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V. Jonas Urba

Attorney at Law,
Urba Law PLLC
295 Madison Ave
Floor 12
New York, NY

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Attorney at Law,
Urba Law PLLC
295 Madison Ave
Floor 12
New York, NY 10017

Bio

Many think that employment lawyers only handle litigation. But we do so much more than file lawsuits and go to courthouses.

All I do is employment law across New York State. And a big part of my days are invested in speaking with employees and employers. My best clients have cases or claims that I call "sleepers." Those are the cases where the employee was still employed at the time I got the first call. Regardless of what side called me, gathering facts while an employee is still on payroll is incredibly valuable. Those are the truly great cases from either side. Discovery can begin while the employee is still at work instead of having to wait for an administrative agency to determine what documents or records are necessary or for discovery to begin after a lawsuit is filed. 

Gathering evidence in litigation is great. But it costs a lot of money and takes a lot of time. The smart employees, and even small employers, begin preparing well before the courthouse steps. And they often get the best results with the least amount of stress, sometimes referred to as brain damage.

In 2018 I began making videos to explain some of the issues which come up regularly. I call my YouTube channel Employment Law Reality Check. I get comments on those videos. Employees, employers, and even lawyers comment on them. The lawyers are ones who themselves no longer take employment law claims. They got tired of telling employees that most of what they do to employees is not illegal, especially if it has no direct impact on the employee. The fact that an employer fails to pay income taxes will not help discriminated employees unless those employees' own taxes and deductions were improper or illegal. 

We might think a situation is wrong or wrongful. But there is no remedy unless it was illegal or broke some contract. A wrongful termination is not necessarily an illegal one.

Employment law videos on YouTube

I always encourage potential clients to call more than one employment lawyer. Finding the right fit for you is key. No one lawyer, no matter how great, is ideal for every potential client. Good luck!

Education

Valparaiso University School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)
1986 To 1988

University of South Florida
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
1982 To 1983

Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
1976 To 1980

Professional Associations

American Bar Association
2015 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Assn - NY
2013 - 2015

New York City Bar Association
2013 - 2015

Westchester County Bar Association
2012 - 2015

New York State Bar Association
2011 - Present

Job History

Urba Law PLLC
Employment lawyer
December 2017 - present

Urba Law PLLC fka Urba Law Firm
Labor And Employment Attorney
New York, NY, United States
June 2014 - present

Law Offices of Jonas Urba, P.A.
Anti-discrimination Lawyer
Tampa, FL, United States
June 2004 - January 2012

Modern Business Associates
Director of Human Resources
October 2003 - June 2004

Fowler White Boggs Banker, P.A.
Labor Lawyer
Tampa, FL, United States
July 2002 - October 2003

Miller Kagan Rodriguez & Silver, P.A.
Labor Lawyer
Coral Gables, FL, United States
August 2001 - July 2002

Law Office of Jonas Urba, P.C.
Employment Lawyer
Denver, CO, United States
January 1996 - June 2001

McCrea & Keck, LLC
Labor Lawyer
Denver, CO, United States
January 1995 - January 1996

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Assistant General Counsel - Internal Affairs / Human Resources
Tallahassee, FL, United States
May 1990 - September 1994

Law Office of Joseph A. Vassallo, P.A.
Labor Lawyer
Lake Worth, FL, United States
July 1989 - April 1990

Office of the State Attorney, 20th Judicial Circuit Florida
Assistant State Attorney
August 1988 - July 1989

Law Office of Joseph A. Vassallo, P.A.
Law Clerk
Lake Worth, FL, United States
June 1987 - September 1987

Omni 41 Sports Complex
Fitness Instruction and Sales
Schererville, IN, United States
November 1983 - December 1984

Burroughs Corporation Buffalo Headquarters
Health Accounts Representative
Willowbrook, IL, United States
October 1980 - December 1981

Indiana Vocational Technical College
Court reporter timed dictation instructor
Gary, IN, United States
January 1979 - August 1980

Universal Atlas Cement, Division of U.S. Steel
Heavy labor
Gary, IN, United States
May 1978 - August 1978

Regiscope of Central Indiana
Developer of film documenting bounced check writers
Indianapolis, IN, United States
January 1977 - June 1977

Hammond Clinic
Phlebotomist
Munster, IN, United States
May 1975 - August 1976

Jewel Food Stores
Frozen food stock
Munster, IN, United States
May 1974 - September 1974

Honors and Awards

Highest Scholastic Achievement Award - Legal Process
Valparaiso University School of Law
1988