Colin C. Marinovich is an Associate in the Firm’s Litigation Department. Colin represents and advises business owners and employers across many industries in a wide range of matters. These matters include both commercial disputes and labor and employment issues.

 

Colin has experience litigating cases in both federal and state court and regularly represents and counsel clients in matters involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower claims, wage and hour violations, actions concerning breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, partnership and shareholder disputes, and business divorces.

 

Additionally, Colin has experience representing businesses being investigated by the New York State and United States Departments of Labor and has appeared before various state and federal agencies such as the New York State Division of Human Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

 

Colin received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a concentration in finance from Farmingdale State College where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a member of three separate honor societies. After completing his undergraduate studies, Colin accepted the Alumni Scholarship from St. John’s University School of Law. Here, Colin focused on, and excelled in, all things litigation. Earning a nod on the Dean’s list for his exemplary work inside of the classroom, finishing top of his class and earning Dean’s Award of Excellence in trial advocacy, as well as deposition practice.

 

While dedicated to the profession, Colin also takes great pride in being an active member in his community. He is an active contributor to charitable organizations such as: New York Cares, Citymeals on Wheels, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Long Island. His passion for work in the community stems from his time in law school where he graduated as a Pro Bono Scholar, working full time with the Queens Legal Aid Society as a Student Public Defender, representing indigent Defendants charged with misdemeanor crimes. Additionally, Colin was a two-time Public Interest Fellow and received the St. John’s Public Service Award for his outstanding work in the community, eclipsing over 1200 volunteer hours over his three years in law school.
 

Colin is admitted to practice in the State of New York, as well as in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.  He is also an active member of the New York State Bar Association.