Brooke D. Youngwirth

Brooke D. Youngwirth

Labor and Employment Law
  • Employment Law, Civil Rights, Personal Injury ...
  • New York
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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.

Practice Areas
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
Additional Practice Area
  • Franchise Law
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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2nd Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Member
Youngwirth Law PLLC
- Current
Partner
Mackey Butts & Whalen, LLP
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Associate Attorney
Corbally, Gartland & Rappleyea, LLP
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Associate Attorney
Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney & Laird, P.C.
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Associate Attorney
Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
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Eric County District Attorney's Office, Special Victims Bureau
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Education
SUNY Buffalo Law School
J.D. (2010) | Law
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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
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Honors: Cum Laude
Activities: Federal Bureau of Investigation Collegiate Marketing and Recruitment Program
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Awards
Forty under 40
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Hudson Valley Magazine
Top Lawyer - Labor and Employment
Nominee - Amee Van Tassell Young Lawyer Award
Dutchess County Bar Association
Nominee
Recipient - Best of Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie Journal
Profile Series
Nominee - Athena Award
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Nominee - Amee Van Tassell Young Lawyer Award
Dutchess County Bar Association
Nominee
Nominee - Top 40 on the Rise Young Lawyer’s Award, 2017
American Bar Association
Nominee
Professional Associations
Vassar College
Mock Trial Coach
- Current
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Dutchess County Bar Association
- Current
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Saratoga Hospital Foundation
Gala Committee Member
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New York State Bar Association
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American Bar Association
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Saratoga County Bar Association
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Judge Christi Acker is the Standout Candidate
Hudson Valley Press
Speaking Engagements
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Webinar, Webinar
Corbally, Gartland & Rappleyea, LLP
Certifications
Eastern District of New York
Federal Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit of New York
Federal Court
Juris Doctorate
State of New York
Collegiate Marketing and Recruitment Program
U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Northern District of New York
Federal Court
Southern District of New York
Federal Court
Contact & Map
Youngwirth Law PLLC
63 Cannon Street
Suite B
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Telephone: (845) 745-3019
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed