Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Barros worked for the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office for nine years as an Appeals Bureau Paralegal, Freedom of Information Law Officer and Grant Coordinator. In his last year in the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Barros served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Criminal Court Bureau. During this time, Mr. Barros performed case intake with various law enforcement officials and victims, prepared accusatory instruments, warrants and arraigned cases.
Additionally, Mr. Barros is native Spanish speaker who is eager to represent his community.
Mr. Barros is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. He is also admitted to practice in Federal Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.
Mr. Barros is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Richmond County Bar Association and New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Case Results
$1,350,000
Race and Gender Discrimination and Retaliation
We defended 12 individuals facing discrimination and retaliation based on race and gender in the workplace.
$975,000
Wage and Hour Law
Unpaid Wages: We helped 23 restaurant employees recover unpaid wages after uncovering their employer’s unfair time-tracking practices.
$750,000
Wage and Hour Law
Unpaid Wages: We successfully fought for 25 cleaning company employees who were underpaid due to their employer’s unethical timekeeping methods.
$375,000
Wage and Hour Law
Unpaid Sick Leave Benefits: We secured compensation for New Jersey factory workers who were denied sick leave benefits guaranteed by the law.
$350,000
Unlawful Surveillance at Work
We obtained emotional distress damages for four individuals who suffered from illegal workplace surveillance under New York labor laws.
