Brooke D. Youngwirth

Labor and Employment Law

Brooke Dana Youngwirth represents both employees and private and public-sector employers before state and federal agencies, including the New York State Division of Human Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Brooke also defends private and public employers against employment harassment and discrimination, labor violations, and various other federal and state claims.

In addition, Brooke frequently provides counsel to individuals, school districts, police departments, and other private employers on a range of topics such as wrongful termination, student disciplinary matters, employment discrimination, and the implementation of employment policies and handbooks. Brooke has held client training sessions and continuing legal education seminars on various topics including: employment discrimination and harassment prevention, institutional sexual abuse, discrimination and harassment investigations, electronic discovery and dispositive motions.

Brooke‘s practice also focuses on handling a variety of other types of commercial and civil disputes including franchise, foreclosure, personal injury, and business litigation. Brooke‘s litigation skills allow for a majority of cases to settle prior to going to court, eliminating risk and expenses. Brooke’s practical approach to matters ensures clients feel secure and confident while handling their business and personal matters.

Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Intellectual Property

Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
New York
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Member
Youngwirth Law PLLC
2023 –

Current

Partner
Mackey Butts & Whalen, LLP
2021 –

2023

Associate Attorney
Corbally, Gartland & Rappleyea, LLP
2015 –

2021

Associate Attorney
Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney & Laird, P.C.
2012 –

2014

Associate Attorney
Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
2011 –

2012

Eric County District Attorney’s Office, Special Victims Bureau
2010 –

2011

SUNY Buffalo Law School
J.D. (2010) | Law
2007


2010

Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Activities: Former Vice President, Judge, Jessup International Moot Court Board Former Academic Chair, Marshal, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
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University of Miami
B.S. (2007) | Public Relations and Marketing
2003


2007

Honors: Cum Laude
Activities: Federal Bureau of Investigation Collegiate Marketing and Recruitment Program
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Forty under 40
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
2023
Hudson Valley Magazine
Top Lawyer – Labor and Employment
2021
Nominee – Amee Van Tassell Young Lawyer Award
Dutchess County Bar Association
2018
Nominee
Recipient – Best of Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie Journal
2018
Profile Series
Nominee – Athena Award
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
2018

Nominee – Amee Van Tassell Young Lawyer Award
Dutchess County Bar Association
2017
Nominee
Nominee – Top 40 on the Rise Young Lawyer’s Award, 2017
American Bar Association
2017
Nominee

Vassar College

Mock Trial Coach
2015 –
Current
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Dutchess County Bar Association

2015 –
Current
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Saratoga Hospital Foundation

Gala Committee Member
2013 –
Current
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New York State Bar Association

2011 –
Current
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American Bar Association

2011 –
Current
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Saratoga County Bar Association

2013 –
2015
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Articles & Publications
Judge Christi Acker is the Standout Candidate
Hudson Valley Press

Youngwirth Law PLLC
63 Cannon Street
Suite B
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
US
Telephone: (845) 745-3019
Monday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM – 5 PM (Today)
Thursday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed