Praveena Nallainathan, Employment Attorney in New York
Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Government, and Immigration
Associate
New, NY
Practicing employment in New York since 2006.
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Praveena Nallainathan is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Government, and Immigration. Praveena has over 20 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 20 years
- Known for
- Employment · Government · Immigration
- Handles Employment, Government, and Immigration matters from New York, NY.
- Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Praveena Nallainathan: Praveena Nallainathan is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Government, and Immigration. Praveena has over 20 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Praveena takes on
Praveena concentrates on employment, government, and immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Praveena handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Immigration
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Employment cases in New York
Praveena takes employment matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Praveena agrees to represent you.
Government cases in New York
Praveena takes government matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Praveena agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases in New York
Praveena takes immigration matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Praveena agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Praveena Nallainathan — employment lawyer in New York
Praveena Nallainathan is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Employment, Government, and Immigration. Praveena has over 20 years of legal experience.
Praveena Nallainathan is a lawyer practicing immigration law, employment / labor, government. Praveena received a M.S.W. degree from Columbia University in 2000, and has been licensed for 20 years. Praveena practices at Proskauer Rose LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location.
Working with Praveena on a employment matter
Praveena Nallainathan is a lawyer practicing immigration law, employment / labor, government. Praveena received a M.S.W. degree from Columbia University in 2000, and has been licensed for 20 years. Praveena practices at Proskauer Rose LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location.
Clients Praveena works with
Praveena reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, government, and immigration matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Rutgers University Law School, Newark
J.D. · 2006
Columbia University
M.S.W. Cornell · 2000
Jurisdictions
Praveena's state bar admissions
New York
2009 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
2006 · ACTIVE
Praveena studied at J.D. in Rutgers University Law School, Newark and M.S.W. Cornell in Columbia University.
Law school and academic background
Praveena completed J.D. in Rutgers University Law School, Newark and M.S.W. Cornell in Columbia University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Praveena runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Praveena Nallainathan's office in New York
Praveena's primary office is at 11 Times Square, New York, NY, 10036-8299. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Praveena Nallainathan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Praveena usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Praveena charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Praveena's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Praveena will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Praveena
Praveena discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Praveena confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Praveena's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Praveena Nallainathan
How much does it cost to hire Praveena for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Praveena walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Praveena offer a free consultation?
Praveena charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Praveena's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Praveena's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in New York typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Praveena gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Praveena take my case if I'm outside New York?
Praveena is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Praveena will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Praveena?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Praveena will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Praveena accepting new employment clients right now?
Praveena's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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