Our Team

Michael Faillace - Managing Partner

Michael Faillace has spent decades at the forefront of the fight for immigrant workers’ rights in New York and New Jersey. Having represented thousands of individuals in claims against their employers, he has earned a reputation within the community as a "Protector of the Undocumented Worker"—a responsibility he upholds by ensuring every client is treated with dignity, regardless of their immigration status. Under his leadership, the firm has become a vital resource for workers seeking justice in NYC, Westchester, Long Island, and New Jersey.

  • Education: Harvard Law School, J.D., 1983; NYU School of Law, LL.M., 1999; Columbia University, B.A., 1979

  • Admissions: New York, 1984; Southern and Eastern Districts of New York,

  • Languages: English, Spanish

Jesse Barton - Of Counsel

A Super Lawyer (2024–2025) and multi-year Rising Star, Jesse Barton ensures that a legal victory at trial results in actual financial recovery for his clients. He provides a rare advantage in labor litigation by specializing in the rigorous process of post-judgment discovery and enforcement—the essential work of locating assets once a case is won. Jesse previously served as the lead attorney for one of New York’s largest construction union benefit plans and has recovered millions of dollars for creditors throughout his career.

  • Education: Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 2012

  • Admissions: New York, 2013; Southern and Eastern Districts of New York

Richard Russo - Of Counsel

A Super Lawyers "Rising Star" and National Trial Lawyers "Top 100" (2024) honoree, Richard Russo specializes in personal injury litigation throughout New York City and surrounding areas. He has built a practice on cases other firms have declined—applying creative legal strategies and meticulous case preparation to secure results where conventional approaches failed. His attention to relationships and detail has produced tens of millions in recoveries for clients, with multiple cases featured in publications including the New York Post, New York Daily News, and Brooklyn Eagle.

  • Education: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (Yeshiva University), J.D., 2010.

  • Admissions: New York

Robert Jun - Associate

Since joining the firm, Robert Jun has secured over one million dollars in settlements for his clients within a seven-month period. This record of rapid, high-impact recovery defines his approach to wage-and-hour and discrimination claims in both state and federal courts. Robert is a precise negotiator who excels at navigating the complexities of litigation to reach favorable outcomes for workers. A graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, he brings a disciplined, competitive focus to every case he handles.

  • Education: St. John’s University School of Law, J.D., 2013

  • Admissions: New York; Southern and Eastern Districts of New York