About Howard Errol

Howard Errol Gilbert practices employment law in Melville, New York. He founded Gilbert Law Group, where he focuses on labor, employment, education, and civil service regulation. Established in 1980, the company serves clients throughout Long Island and the surrounding areas, addressing a selection of legal issues related to workplace rights and educational policies. Gilbert Law Group is known for its comprehensive strategy to legal challenges, ensuring that clients receive the help they want in complex conditions. Mr. Gilbert holds a J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law, which he earned in 1977.

His undergraduate education consists of a B.A. in Liberal Arts, with a double main in English and Psychology, from Clark University, finished in 1971. This instructional background offers him with a strong basis for knowing the details of employment and legal rights regulation. His capacity to examine legal texts and speak effectively with clients stems from his numerous educational training, which is imperative within the field of law. Before establishing his law practice, Mr. Gilbert gained experience operating with a number of law offices, government businesses, corporations, and unions. This diverse background, accumulated over numerous years, gave him a unique perspective at the demanding situations confronted by each personnel and employers. His work frequently includes navigating disputes through binding dispute resolution and facilitated negotiation—methods that emphasize decision outdoor of courtroom.

Most of his instances involve workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, and place of work harassment, where he advocates fiercely for his clients' rights. In addition to employment law, Mr. Gilbert also handles matters related to education law, including issues of scholar rights and administrative hearings. Cases typically development from preliminary consultations to bargaining sessions and, when important, legal proceedings in state courts. His approach guarantees that clients are well-knowledgeable at every stage of the legal process. By focusing on both bargaining and legal proceedings, he offers a comprehensive service that addresses the needs of his clients successfully. Mr. Gilbert is a member in good standing of numerous legal associations.

He is affiliated with the Suffolk County Bar Association and participates in multiple committees, which includes the Labor & Employment Law Committee and the Education Law Committee. Additionally, he's a member of the Nassau County Bar Association, the place he serves on comparable committees. His involvement in these organizations helps his dedication to staying informed approximately advancements in labor law and advocating for his clients. As of 2026, Howard Gilbert continues to build on his decades of experience, providing legal offerings that tackle the evolving panorama of employment and school law. His dedication to his clients and in depth information of the legal system make him a reputable figure in the Melville legal network.

Education

St. John s University School of Law

J.D. | Law

1977

Clark University

B.A. (1975) | Liberal Arts: Double Major: English & Psychology

1971

Experience

Prior to founding his boutique law practice concentrating in Labor, Employment, Education, and Civil Service Law, Mr. Gilbert was an attorney with law offices, government agencies, corporations, and unions.

GILBERT LAW GROUP
1980

Accepted Jurisdictions

New York

Court Admissions

New York State Supreme Court State Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

employment law arbitration & mediation civil rights education law government & administrative law

Legal Services Scope

Initial consultations Negotiations Litigation

Professional Associations

Suffolk County Bar Association

has membership, Labor & Employment Law Committee, Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee, Education Law Committee, Appellate Practice Committee, District Court Committee 1986 - Current

Nassau County Bar Association

has membership, Labor & Employment Law Committee, Education Law Committee, Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee 1981 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 425 Broadhollow Road Suite 405 Melville NY 11747-4701