Amelia Hartwell
Attorney Profile

Amelia Hartwell

Trial Attorney, Partner

Hartwell & Vance LLP · New York, NY

Civil LitigationEmploymentClass Actions
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Background

A two-decade trial veteran known for landmark settlements against Fortune 100 employers. Hartwell built her practice on the conviction that the courtroom is still the last honest theater in American life.

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Notable Verdict

Hartwell v. Continental Logistics

$48.2M

Class certification and historic verdict on behalf of 2,400 misclassified drivers.

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The Verdict: How Amelia Hartwell Won a Landmark Misclassification Case
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The Verdict: How Amelia Hartwell Won a Landmark Misclassification Case

Inside the four-year trial strategy that produced a $48.2M settlement for 2,400 drivers — and what it means for the next generation of gig-economy litigation.

May 20, 2026·9 min read

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