Law Practice
Barry J. Peek is a Member of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C., and practices in the areas of labor and employment law. Since 1977, Mr. Peek has represented major public and private sector unions and their individual members throughout New York and the metropolitan area. These clients have included Local 1199/SEIU; United Federation of Teachers; Oceanside Federation of Teachers; Freeport Teachers Association; Local 237/I.B.T. AFL-CIO; Nassau County Detectives Association; Southold PBA; Garden City PBA; Council of Supervisors and Administrators; and the Suffolk County Correction Officers Association.
Mr. Peek has represented the aforementioned organizations in all aspects of labor relations including contract negotiations, mediation, arbitration, federal and state court actions, appearances before the National Labor Relations Board and the Public Employment Relations Board. He has also appeared before federal and state courts involving all matters of employment discrimination and has lectured extensively in this area.
Mr. Peek also represents individuals in the entertainment industry, including news anchors, screenwriters and actors. Having practiced entertainment law for over twenty years, Mr. Peek is a trusted advisor to many in this specialized area.
Professional Profile
Before joining Meyer, Suozzi, Mr. Peek was a partner of the firm Gaba & Peek, where his practice was limited to representing public sector labor unions and individuals with employment-related issues.
Professional Affiliations
Mr. Peek is associated with the Cornell School of Industrial Labor Relations as a previous adjunct faculty member and has lectured on the topics of Public Sector Labor Law, the Railway Labor Act and Arbitration Law. He is a member of the Long Island Industrial Research Association, the Nassau County Bar Association Labor Law committee and Arbitration Law committee, as well as the New York State Bar Association Labor Law committee and Arbitration Law committee.
Recognitions
Mr. Peek is rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest level in professional excellence and was recognized by New York Super Lawyers for five consecutive years (2007-2011). He was also recognized by L.I. Pulse Magazine in 2010 and 2011 as one of the region's "Top Legal Eagles".
Admissions
Mr. Peek is admitted to practice law in New York State, and before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
Martindale-Hubbell Rating
AV Preeminent
News
MEYER SUOZZI SUPPORTS LONG ISLAND GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER SERVICES NETWORK
May 21, 2012
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bankruptcy & Business Reorganization Law, Billing, Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, Criminal Defense, Disability Insurance Claims, Diversity, Education Law, Employee Benefits ERISA Law, Employment Law, Government Relations, Human Resources, I.T., Labor Law, Law Library, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Marketing, Municipal, Land Use & Environmental Compliance Law, Office Services, Paralegal, Personal Injury Law, Professional Responsibility, Real Estate Law, Tax Certiorari & Condemnation Law, Trusts & Estates Law
BARRY PEEK IN ABA JOURNAL
Warner Bros. Unveils Legal Strategy in Charlie Sheen Fight; Incapacity, Blown Lines at Issue
March 10, 2011
Practice Area: Employment Law, Labor Law
Media Source: ABA Journal
BARRY PEEK FEATURED IN USA TODAY
Sheen May Lose in Court
March 9, 2011
Practice Area: Employment Law, Labor Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Media Source: USA Today
BARRY PEEK FEATURED IN THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Charlie Sheen's Contract: Was There Actually a Morals Clause?
March 8, 2011
Practice Area: Employment Law, Labor Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Media Source: The Hollywood Reporter
BARRY PEEK FEATURED IN ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
Lawyer: Charlie Sheen Doesn't Have a Case
February 28, 2011
Practice Area: Employment Law, Labor Law
Media Source: Entertainment Weekly
BLUESTEIN & PEEK HONORED AS NEW YORK SUPER LAWYERS
Second Consecutive Year of Being Acknowledged
September 27, 2008
Practice Area: Labor Law
Media Source: New York Super Lawyers
TOWN EMPLOYEES WIN
May 29, 2008
Practice Area: Employment Law, Labor Law
Media Source: Newsday
TWO STRIKES, OLD SCHOOL AND NEW
In New York, the Writers Strike Is Occurring at the Same Time As One By Broadway Stagehands, But the Fields, and the Goals, Are Quite Different
November 17, 2007
Practice Area: Employment Law, Labor Law
Media Source: Los Angeles Times
JUDGE ERUPTS AT SCHOOLS BIG OVER PENSION SCANDAL
October 14, 2007
Practice Area: Employment Law, Labor Law
Media Source: The New York Post
CBS SETTLES WITH FIRED SHOCK JOCK DON IMUS
August 14, 2007
Practice Area: Employment Law, Labor Law
Media Source: Reuters
CBS RADIO CUTS IMUS
Mooves Deeply 'Upset'
April 13, 2007
Practice Area: Employment Law, Labor Law
Media Source: The Hollywood Reporter
TIKI BARBER TO RETIRE AT END OF SEASON
Could Be Last Season for NY Giant Great
October 18, 2006
Media Source: Associated Press
KARR KIN EYE GHOUL'S GOLD
August 24, 2006
Practice Area: Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Media Source: New York Daily News
CBS, HOWARD STERN SETTLE LEGAL DISPUTE
May 26, 2006
Practice Area: Employment Law
Media Source: Reuters.com
TIMES IN SETTLEMENT TALKS OVER SACHS
November 10, 2005
Practice Area: Employment Law, Labor Law
Media Source: The New York Observer