About Sagar K. Shah

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Sagar Shah is an experienced trial attorney whose practice focuses on representing employees who have been subjected to unlawful harassment, discrimination or retaliation throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  Mr. Shah prides himself on advocating for individuals when they have lost their livelihood or suffered as a result of unlawful conduct at work.  Mr. Shah helps individuals who have been discriminated against based on gender, race, age, disability, religion and many other protected classes.  In addition, he has helped individuals who have been retaliated against for whistleblowing and employees who have been subjected to unlawful pay practices.  Mr. Shah has represented individuals in all types of fields, including finance, legal, hospitality, retail, technology, healthcare, marketing and media.

Mr. Shah also represents survivors of sexual assault occurring outside the employment setting. He is a vocal advocate for individuals who have been impacted by sexual abuse. Mr. Shah also assists victims of elder abuse and nursing home neglect.

Mr. Shah started his career defending companies who were being sued, but for more than a decade, Mr. Shah has shifted his focus and is dedicated to representing individuals who have been harmed.  The perspective he gained while representing companies earlier in his career allows Mr. Shah to skillfully negotiate on behalf of his clients.  He has handled hundreds of settlement conferences and mediations. When resolution is not possible through settlement, Mr. Shah is proud to stand by his clients and continue fighting for them through trial or arbitration.

Representative Matters

• Represented 17 workers at a prominent spa in a race and age discrimination lawsuit
• Represented 6 individuals claiming race discrimination against a large construction company
• Handled sexual harassment claims against a series of restaurants
• Achieved a multi-million-dollar verdict for a single plaintiff
• Represented an employee for their claims of sexual harassment against a worldwide coffee shop
• Sexual harassment and retaliation claims against big box electronics on behalf of individual
• Race discrimination lawsuit on behalf of several individuals against high end fashion house
• Sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit against a celebrity chef on behalf of former employees
• Age discrimination case representing former employees of a luxury hotel

Awards & Recognition

• Super Lawyers – Employment Litigation, New York, New York, 2025

Professional & Community Activities

• Member, National Employment Lawyers Association