Sabastian S. Piedmont - Attorney Profile

Sabastian S. Piedmont serves as an Associate Lawyer at Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC, leveraging a distinctive blend of courtroom proficiency, strategic acumen, and a client-focused approach across a diverse array of legal issues. Situated in the Rochester branch of the firm, Sabastian legally represents individuals throughout Western and Central New York in various cases encompassing insurance defense, family law, labor disputes, municipal law, education law, and intricate civil litigation. With a background in education and now a seasoned litigator, Sabastian applies the same core values from his teaching days to his legal practice: cooperation, communication, and innovation. His experience in adolescent education, covering both general and special education, equips him with a unique advantage in family law scenarios involving children and in education law matters demanding compassion and structured problem-solving skills. Sabastian's legal portfolio extends to managing divorce trials, contested custody conflicts, child support issues, adoptions, and due process disputes affecting students from K–12 to college level. He has represented clients in hearings before significant bodies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), and the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). His scope of work frequently intersects with public sector labor and employment law, where he has provided guidance during collective bargaining negotiations and grievance proceedings, including representing a law enforcement union and individual members. In the realm of insurance defense, Sabastian advocates for both insurers and insured individuals in cases involving personal injury, no-fault claims, and coverage disputes. He also offers counsel to municipal clients throughout New York on matters of regulatory adherence, zoning and planning regulations, local code enforcement, renewable energy project siting applications, and the formulation of local statutes and emergency response plans.