Brian J. LaClair

Brian J. LaClair represents private and public sector labor unions, employee benefit plans and individuals in a broad variety of labor and employment matters.

Brian’s practice focuses on litigation, including federal court litigation, labor and employment litigation, ERISA litigation, labor arbitrations, proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, employment discrimination, and employee benefits matters. Brian also provides pro bono representation to indigent persons seeking unemployment insurance benefits.

Prior to joining Blitman & King LLP, Brian was an associate in the litigation department at a major international law firm in New York City. Before that, Brian served as law clerk to the Honorable David N. Hurd, U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of New York.

Brian was born and raised in Syracuse, and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Syracuse University

J.D.

Honors: magna cum laude

Activities: -Syracuse Law Review, Associate Notes Editor - Order of the Coif - Justinian Honorary Law Society - CALI Award, Appellate Advocacy Skills - Thomas Tang Moot Court Team, 2005 Regional Champion, Best Overall Oral Advocate

University of Rochester

B.A. | History

American Bar Association

Labor & Employment Section

Current

American Bar Association

Young Lawyers Section

Current

NYS Bar Association

Labor & Employment Section

Current