Gerald C Waters Jr. - Profile

Gerald is a legal advisor at Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP and is a member of the Firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group where he advocates for employers in a wide range of labor and employment issues. He has represented employers and local governments before various federal, state, and municipal bodies such as the EEOC, NYSDHR, and New York State Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board. Gerald has also effectively defended employers in federal, state, and administrative hearings as well as in mediation sessions. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a standout "Rising Star" litigator in the New York Metropolitan region for the years 2013, 2015, and 2016. Before joining the firm, Gerald worked at Jackson Lewis P.C. where he assisted clients in sectors like construction, healthcare, and insurance with matters related to wage and hour disputes, restrictive covenants, and employment discrimination. Previously, Gerald held the position of Deputy County Attorney in the Nassau County Attorney’s Office, Labor Bureau, and also worked as an associate at a Long Island law practice focusing on employment law. In his role as Deputy County Attorney, Gerald represented Nassau County and its departments in legal disputes with both employees and the public. He successfully defended Nassau County in administrative hearings and federal and state courts, playing a crucial role in a significant federal class action trial where the County prevailed. As a result of his dedicated and successful litigation work, Gerald was honored with an award from the Nassau County Attorney's Office.