Craig R. Benson

Craig R. Benson


Littler

Recognized since 2014

New York, New York

Practice Areas

Labor Law - Management

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Craig R. Benson has been representing private and public sector employers nationwide in all types of employment litigation for more than 25 years. His wealth of practical experience, coupled with his insight and legal creativity, results in the vigorous and meticulous representation of management's interests. From the courtroom to the boardroom to the negotiating table, Craig brings the same pragmatic bottom-line approach and has built his reputation on both his 24/7 accessibility and his ability to think out of the box.

Craig's practice areas include:

  • Employment discrimination law and litigation
  • Complex litigation and class actions
  • Labor relations
  • Collective bargaining
  • Arbitration
  • Wage and hour compliance

    He defends clients in related claims before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Craig also acts as chief negotiator in collective bargaining and provides strategic labor and employment planning in connection with mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, sub-contracting and reductions-in-force.

    Additionally, he counsels unionized private and public sector employers on contract compliance. He educates and advises human resource professionals about:

    • Policies and procedures
    • Hiring
    • Firing
    • Promotions
    • Compensation
    • Leave
    • Accommodations

      Craig's clients include many large and small retailers, as well as several construction companies.

      Craig also is a member of the firm's Board of Directors and a founding member of the National Shareholder Recruiting Committee.

      Previously, Craig worked as the managing partner of the New York office of another firm. In law school, he was managing editor of the Albany Law Review.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 900 Third Avenue
    New York, NY 10022
Education
  • Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., graduated 1986
Bar Admissions
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • New York State Bar Association - Member

Littler
Headquarters: San Francisco, California

250 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

196 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Labor Law - Management
Awards:
  • Named, Super Lawyer - New York
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Employment Law - Management

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