Elbert is a partner at FDT and Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation practice group. With more than 25 years of experience, he handles complex civil litigation in state and federal courts on behalf of employers and businesses, from inception through trial. His employment work focuses on discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, hostile work environment, and wage and hour matters. He is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey, and in the Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts of New York. Elbert has been recognized in New York Metro Super Lawyers for Civil Litigation every year since 2020. He earned his J.D. from Touro Law Center and his B.A. from Stony Brook University.

Michael is an associate in FDT’s Employment & Labor and Veterinary practice groups. He represents and advises employers across New York on the full range of workplace issues — wage and hour disputes, discrimination and retaliation claims, employee handbooks and policies, and employment and severance agreements. He has published on the U.S. Department of Labor’s telework guidance, the outside sales exemption, and the end of the tip credit in New York’s miscellaneous industries. Michael earned his J.D. from Hofstra Law and his B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh. He serves as First Vice President of the Nassau Lawyers’ Association of Long Island.