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Alyce Beth Wittenstein
Forest Hills, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Employment, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
City University of New York - Queens College
Alyce Wittenstein began working at the firm in 1985 as a managing paralegal, learning all the practices and procedures of the firm from Mr. Wittenstein and the staff. From 1995-1998, she attended CUNY Law School where she made a mark as a teaching assistant for Civil Rights leader Haywood Burns. She founded a Human Rights Delegation to Haiti and studied Constitutional Law with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Working at the Equal Opportunity Employment Commision (EEOC), she learned a great deal about Employment Discrimination matters. She brought her knowledge of the Personal Injury practice and...
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Robert M. Schechter
White Plains, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Appeals, Business and Criminal Defense
Albany Law School
Robert M. Schechter focuses much of his practice in the areas of gun rights, civil and criminal litigation, contract law, appeals, as well as helping startups. He enjoys the courtroom and has always wanted to be a litigator. A significant portion of his practice is spent helping clients navigate the various licensing authorities that New York has involved in deciding to grant or deny CCW (gun) Licenses. He takes an individualized approach to each and every appeal and Article 78 proceeding. Additionally this has further opened his eyes to clear disparate treatment many members of our country face. This unique...
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Tara Fappiano
Tuckahoe, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Arbitration & Mediation and Education
St. John's University School of Law
I spent over 20 years in the trenches as a trial attorney, but my passion is in the areas of special education and disability law. Wanting to help clients in a more sustainable way, I have transitioned into a new type of practice.
My goal is to empathize, collaborate, and advocate for clients to find them resolutions, in special education, discriminatory conflicts, and other areas. I am a trained mediator, and have extensive experience in negotiations. I offer services to anyone looking to mediate a dispute, or who may benefit from training in conflict resolution. I offer consulting services to school...
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Irene R. Lax
New York, NY Civil Rights Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Irene Lax is senior counsel at Grant & Eisenhofer, focusing her practice on civil rights litigation. Ms. Lax is a vigorous advocate for survivors of sexual assault and victims of discrimination, wrongful incarceration, and other forms of harassment. Ms. Lax also litigates Title IX sexual assault actions and matters related to federal detention reform. Her representations include:
Aguirre-Jarquin v. Hemmert et al. (M.D. Fla.), an action alleging Section 1983 and related claims against defendants relating to the investigation leading to plaintiff’s death row sentence and 14 years of wrongful incarceration for two murders that he did not commit.
Sterling et al. v....
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Michelle Caiola
New York, NY Civil Rights Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights and Employment
University of Iowa College of Law and Kent State University
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Dorina Cela
New York, NY Civil Rights Attorney
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Arbitration & Mediation and Employment
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Shawn R. Clark
New York, NY Civil Rights Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights and Employment
New York University School of Law
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Joshua M. Friedman
New York, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights and Employment
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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Lucas Buzzard
New York, NY Civil Rights Lawyer
Civil Rights, Employment and Workers' Comp
American University Washington College of Law
Lucas Buzzard previously clerked for the Hon. Peter W. Hall of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and served as a law clerk at the Second Circuit’s Staff Attorney’s Office.
Lucas graduated magna cum laude from the American University, Washington College of Law in 2010, where he served as an editor on the American University International Law Review. While in law school, Lucas interned for the Hon. Reggie B. Walton of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and the Hon. Anna Blackburne-Rigsby of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. He also participated...
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Josef Nussbaum
New York, NY Civil Rights Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Employment and Workers' Comp
McGill University, Faculty of Law, McGill University, Faculty of Law and The Free University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Law
Josef Nussbaum has been an associate with Joseph & Kirschenbaum LLP since 2011. He represents employees in employment litigation in federal and state court and before administrative agencies.
Josef handles wage and hour class and collective actions, retaliation and wrongful discharge claims, as well as employment discrimination and harassment claims.
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Jason L. Solotaroff
New York, NY Civil Rights Attorney with 34 years of experience
Civil Rights, Criminal Defense and Employment
Columbia Law School
I am an experienced and skilled Attorney at Giskan Solotaroff & Anderson LLP. I am committed to advocating for the underdog in Civil Rights, Employment Law and Criminal Law matters.
I have successfully represented employees in a wide variety of disputes, such as breach of contract, discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and whistleblower cases. My clients have included highly compensated banking employees, lawyers, physicians, teachers and factory workers. Additionally, I prosecute class actions on behalf of large groups of employees with wage, hour, and other employment-related claims. I also represent individuals in investigatory and criminal defense matters.
I received my B.A. from...
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Joshua Benjamin Pepper
NEW YORK, NY Civil Rights Attorney with 24 years of experience
Civil Rights and Employment
New York University School of Law
The Law Office of Joshua Pepper is a boutique litigation firm specializing in enforcing the civil rights of individuals. Joshua Pepper is a former Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health, Associate Counsel to the State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, and Assistant Attorney General.
Mr. Pepper began his career with the prestigious law firm of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. After seven years there, he became an Assistant Attorney General, where he represented state agencies in numerous high-profile policy cases, as well as numerous civil-rights and discrimination cases. From there...
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Jonathan Weinberger
New York, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Arbitration & Mediation and Employment
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Brian Karalunas
New York, NY Civil Rights Attorney
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Stanford Law School
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Michael J. Kuharski
New York, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Civil Rights, Business, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Syracuse University College of Law and Syracuse University College of Law
Mike Kuharski's legal career has been a steadfast commitment to advocating for the severely injured, earning him a reputation as a champion in the courtroom. This unwavering dedication has consistently resulted in securing multi-million dollar jury verdicts for his clients, marking significant victories that have not only highlighted his expertise but also led to his inclusion in prestigious national peer recognition groups such as the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, SuperLawyers, and being named among the Top 100 Lawyers.
Educationally, Kuharski laid his foundations at Manhattan College, Bronx, NY, where he earned his B.A. in 1985, followed by...
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Ishan Dave
New York, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(212) 587-0760
Ext. 206
1 Pennsylvania Plaza
Suite 4905
New York, NY 10119
Civil Rights and Employment
University of California - Los Angeles
Ishan Dave obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Boston University where he graduated magna cum laude as a member of the honors program. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from UCLA School of Law where he was articles and publications editor for the Journal of Environmental Law and Policy and Chair of the Animal Law Society. Additionally, Ishan has worked for judges at the Southern District Court of New York and the Los Angeles Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as well as not-for-profit organizations and private firms in both Los Angeles and New York. Ishan was licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician in...
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Corinne E. Tierney
New York, NY Civil Rights Attorney with 4 years of experience
Civil Rights and Employment
St. John's University School of Law
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Kenneth A. Goldberg
New York, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Arbitration & Mediation, Employment and Stockbroker Fraud
New York University
Having graduated with both an M.B.A. and a J.D. from New York University, Kenneth Goldberg understand the ways businesses work in relation to their employees. Goldberg has been practicing law since 1991, and is a member of a number of professional associations, including the New York State Bar Association, the New York County Lawyers' Association, and the American Bar Association. This extensive familiarity with labor laws and the cultures surrounding business makes Goldberg uniquely qualified to handle employment law cases.
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Darnley D. Stewart
New York, NY Civil Rights Attorney
Civil Rights, Business and Employment
Northeastern University School of Law
DARNLEY D. STEWART is Of Counsel to Outten & Golden LLP in its New York office. She represents employees in litigation and negotiation in all areas of employment law, including executive and professional contracts and compensation, whistleblowing, discrimination based on disability, race, gender and pregnancy, and discrimination class actions.
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Angel Antonio Castro III
New York, NY Civil Rights Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Appeals and Education
Hofstra University
Mr. Castro is a dedicated attorney with a strong team of professionals around him. Angel's law firm, A. A. Castro C.L.A.N. PLLC, has attorneys available to represent clients all over New York State with Offices in Manhattan and Syracuse, New York. Hablamos Espanol!
Mr. Castro's focus is on Education Law (Special Ed., General Ed. and Higher Ed.) including issues surrounding educational placement, related services, accommodations, discrimination, discipline/suspension/expulsion, personal injuries, and criminal cases related to education institutions.
Angel has also launched a new practice group solely focused on issues related to higher education (University, College, Professional Schools) including grade appeals, overturning dismissals from...
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Peter Joel Schaffer
Bronx, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
University of Denver
PETER J. SCHAFFER, BRONX NEW YORK CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY. AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE OF PERSONS ACCUSED OF CRIME. 37 YEARS TRIAL EXPERIENCE. Peter J. Schaffer practices exclusively in the areas of Criminal Defense, False Arrest, Police Brutality and serious personal injury. All New York and Federal criminal cases skillfully handled. DWI defense provided both in Criminal Court and at the DMV. Mr. Schaffer handles matters ranging from pink summons issued for minor infractions to federal death penalty eligible crimes. Mr. Schaffer has conducted arraignments, bail arguments, hearings, grand jury proceedings, bench and jury trials...
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David Bythewood
Mineola, NY Civil Rights Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Appeals, Business and Education
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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David H. Rosenberg
Mineola, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights
Hofstra Law School
David Harry Rosenberg is an Avvo rated top employment lawyer in the Long Island/New York City area. In 2016, he was selected for inclusion in the Who's Who: Top Attorneys of North America publication. Also in 2016, the American Society of Legal Advocates selected Mr. Rosenberg as a Top 40 under 40 Labor & Employment attorney. Mr. Rosenberg was recently published in the New York Times as a Rising Star for New York Metro's Top Lawyers. He was given an Excellence in Practice award from New York's Super Lawyers and was selected as one of...
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Pablo A. Fernandez
Garden City, NY Civil Rights Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Criminal Defense, Municipal and Personal Injury
City University of New York School of Law
Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez has a diverse background in the areas of civil rights, child victims act, municipal law, public contracts, child protective services, adult protective services, public benefits, criminal, immigration, construction and real estate law.
Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez was a deputy county attorney with the Office of the Nassau County Attorney, where he was a Deputy Bureau Chief in the Litigation & Appeals Bureau. This Bureau defends against all civil matters brought against Nassau County, including Section 1983 actions. Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez, while at the Office of the Nassau County Attorney, also served as counsel to the...
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Allen Lim
Garden City, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 2 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights and Personal Injury
Western State University College of Law
Allen Lim, Esq. is an attorney in the Litigation and Personal Injury Departments of Horn Wright, LLP.
Allen grew up and attended school in Orange County, California. He attained a B.A. in Criminal Justice from California State University, Fullerton, and his J.D. at Western State College of Law. An internship with the Orange County Public Defender started his desire to help those in need, and he carries that same drive to this day. Additionally, he utilizes his prior experience in customer service to ensure that each client is heard and that all of their questions are addressed.
Allen is bilingual...
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Scott M. Riemer
New York, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Civil Rights, Appeals, Insurance Claims and Social Security Disability
University of Michigan Law School
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Adam Michael Hurwitz
New York, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Civil Rights and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
Tenacious, Experienced and Results-Driven
Adam Hurwitz takes pride in serving as an advocate for individuals who have been wrongfully injured and their families. Backed by over 35 years of experience in personal injury law – spending several of which as a senior partner in his own firm and the litigation manager of a highly respected general negligence practice – he concentrates his legal practice in construction accidents, premises accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and civil right violations.
Mr. Hurwitz represents clients before the New York State Courts and the Federal District Courts of New York for the Southern and Eastern Districts. He strives...
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Scott Glen Cerbin
Brooklyn, NY Civil Rights Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Appeals, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
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Jonathan R Miller
Brooklyn, NY Civil Rights Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Business, Employment and Trademarks
Cornell University
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Evan Spencer
NEW YORK, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Entertainment & Sports, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University and University of San Diego School of Law
NYC Attorney with 25 years experience in civil litigation including entertainment law, civil rights, class actions, sexual harassment/discrimination, personal injury and medical malpractice, including Covid-19 wrongful death.
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Israel Burns
New York, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment and Entertainment & Sports
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
After graduating from RutgersLawSchool with honors, he was hired as an Associate at the prestigious New York office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an international law firm with well over 800 attorneys around the world. He practiced in the Litigation and Employment Law departments and personally handled some of the largest clients in the world including Prudential, Deloitte, and T-Mobile. While at the firm Israel was an avid believer in Pro-Bono and community work and even received awards from the New York State Bar Association for his many hours of free counsel. Israel was also...
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Michael Lumer
New York, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Appeals and Criminal Defense
Brooklyn Law School
For more than twenty-three years Michael Lumer has fought for victims of police and government misconduct. Michael graduated in 1995 from Brooklyn Law School, where he was a Richardson Scholar, a recipient of the Edward Sparer Public Interest Fellowship, and an editor on the Brooklyn Law Review. Michael, who maintains the legal blog "Fourth and Fourteenth," and has written on criminal procedure law and the historical relationship between race and the death penalty in New York, began his legal career as a criminal defense and civil rights attorney, representing people who had been assaulted, falsely arrested, wrongly prosecuted, or otherwise...
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Katherine E. Smith
New York, NY Civil Rights Lawyer
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
New York Law School
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Bradley Sacks
New York, NY Civil Rights Attorney with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Elder, Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice
Brooklyn Law School
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Mr. Fausto Ernesto Zapata Jr.
New York, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(212) 766-9870
Broadway Chambers Building
277 Broadway, Suite 501
New York, NY 10007
Civil Rights and Employment
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and St. John's University School of Law
Fausto E. Zapata, Jr., has been driven to fight on behalf of workers for a long time. As a college student, he advocated on behalf of workers by acting as a Shop Steward at a Hospital. While studying at The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, he was a summer Associate at a prominent law firm specializing in union-side Labor and Employment law, and he also participated in the AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee Minority Outreach Program. After graduating from law school in 2002, he worked as an Assistant General Counsel with District Council 37, AFSCME, AFL-CIO,...
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David M. Hazan
New York, NY Civil Rights Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights and Criminal Defense
Northwestern University School of Law
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Michael Peter Kushner
Brooklyn, NY Civil Rights Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime
Vermont Law School and Niagara University
Michael P. Kushner devotes his practice to criminal defense, appeals and civil rights litigation. As a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Kushner has successfully represented defendants in all types of proceedings, ranging from high-profile federal drug trials to simple prosecutions in the New York City Criminal Court. As an appellate attorney, Mr. Kushner has represented clients with issues ranging from inappropriate sentencing, ineffective assistance of counsel and discreet civil rights issues before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. As a civil rights attorney Mr. Kushner advocates for those individuals whom the police have violated either by excessive force,...
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Cory Michael Garcia
White Plains, NY Civil Rights Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Education
New York Law School
Mr. Garcia is a former NYC Prosecutor, battle tested trial attorney and meticulous litigator with over 19 years of a wide range of litigation experience representing the Government, Unions, Corporations, and Individuals. Call today for a free consultation (914) 719-7090
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Peter Rigelhaupt
New York, NY Civil Rights Attorney with 37 years of experience
Civil Rights, Appeals and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
Peter D. Rigelhaupt, an experienced attorney at The Perecman Firm, PLLC since 2009, brings over 20 years of defense practice expertise to his role. His background offers him unique insights into the defense bar and insurance industry, enhancing his effectiveness as a negotiator and attorney. Specializing in personal injury cases, Rigelhaupt vigorously represents clients harmed by negligence, particularly focusing on injured construction workers but also handling premises liability, product liability, and motor vehicle accident cases. He also champions civil rights cases, advocating for victims of police brutality, wrongful arrest, and malicious prosecution, with a successful track record. Additionally, he leads...
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Thatcher A. Stone
New York, NY Civil Rights Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights and International
University of Virginia
Thatcher is a highly experienced AV-rated commercial finance, aviation and structured finance lawyer, who has worked with airlines, power companies, manufacturers, banks and export credit agencies all over the world on documenting and litigating complicated financial transactions. In addition, his airline passenger rights practice is world famous since his victory in New York over Continental Airlines in 2005 establishing passenger rights under contract in denied boarding scenarios. Thatcher has extensive experience with export credit agencies, the rating agency process at national statistical rating agencies like Moody's and S& P, and just about every facet of the aviation industry. Currently Thatcher...