For over a decade, Zach has helped New Yorkers with severance agreements, reasonable accommodation requests, discrimination claims & unpaid wages.
Contact Zach
For over a decade, Zach has helped New Yorkers with severance agreements, reasonable accommodation requests, discrimination & unpaid wages.
Contact ZachAreas of Practice
Obtain legal advice quickly regarding the New York employment discrimination and unpaid wage laws.
Get your severance agreement reviewed or hire Zach to negotiate with your employer for better terms.
Secure reasonable accommodations for disabilities and ensure they are protected under the law.
Enforce the law with demand letters, EEOC filings, and litigation in New York state and federal courts.
Zach's Story
"In college, I was fired from a bartending job. I was told my physical disability (hemiparesis) might make customers 'uncomfortable'. This experience, although initially shocking, changed my life. I decided to take the proceeds from the lawsuit and enroll in law school. On the first day I was admitted to practice, I opened a private practice representing employees facing workplace discrimination.
Since then, I’ve represented hundreds of employees in individual and class actions in administrative, state, and federal courts. I’ve also helped hundreds more of employees achieve meaningful settlements without litigation through use of strategic negotiation or through use of a private mediator.
Aside from practicing law, I enjoy sailing (my wife and I were liveaboards for three years on our antique 42 foot cutter), studying zen buddhism (my favorite master is Lin-chi), and tea ceremony (my favorite teas are ripe pu’er and lapsang souchong).
I hope we get a chance to work together on your matter."
Zachary J. Liszka
Client Reviews
Thank you, Zach! Your years of perseverance in my case was amazing! I cannot recommend you enough to anyone in need of a true fighter for social justice who never gives up! You are the hero NYC needs. Thank you!!!
As a licensed attorney myself, I knew I needed a professional experienced in employment discrimination to handle my case. Zach was there to hold my hand through the entire process and was able to help me achieve my goals.
Zach was a very calming and level headed partner in working through a complicated issue. He answered all my questions and never made me feel dumb. I recommend Zach to anyone who needs help navigating an employment issue.
Zach was there for me when I needed help most. Patient and thorough, he was with me through the entire process of about 5 years for my litigation. I am so thankful for his expertise and guidance as he helped me out. Highly recommended! A great human being, a great lawyer.
I can’t say enough good things about Zach. He’s a passionate, values-driven attorney who genuinely cares about equity—making sure employees are represented with care, integrity, and respect. In a city where too many lawyers are just chasing a paycheck, Zach is a rare find. He puts his clients’ outcomes above all else.
Highly recommended--don’t go nowhere else. He is the lawyer for you. He is nice, a great listener, understanding, and always available to answer a question. He is professional, genuine and works very hard on your case. If you’re looking for a great lawyer look no farther he is the one trust me.
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Zach typically responds to messages within 24 hours during the weekday. Please note that, generally, Zach does not represent city, state, or federal government employees or those subject to collective bargaining agreements.