Tappan Civil Rights Lawyers

The Diederich Law Office focuses on helping victims of illegality and bias in employment and civil rights cases, particularly wrongful termination and job discrimination cases, and negotiating severance packages. Cases include wrongful discrimination based upon age, gender / sex, national origin, race, pregnancy or disability. I also served as a "citizen soldier" (US Army reservist), with tours of duty in the combat zones of Iraq (2004-05) and Afghanistan (2012), as an Army lawyer. I retired in the rank of lieutenant colonel. We handle cases from Long Island, through New York City and into the Hudson...

I am the Managing Partner at The Landau Group, where I have dedicated over 20 years to my career as an attorney, advisor, and strategist. I spearhead the firm's expansion in areas such as corporate law, complex litigation, and business advisory services. My clientele includes Fortune 500 companies, startups, and investors, all of whom rely on our firm's comprehensive support. I earned a JD from Wayne State University School of Law, an MBA from SC Johnson School of Business at Cornell University, and a Master’s in Public Policy Leadership from McCourt School of Policy at Georgetown University. Known for my tenacity...

Rebecca Houlding is an experienced attorney advocating for victims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment. She represents clients in federal court and in pre-litigation negotiations, as well as in mediation. With over 25 years of experience, Ms. Houlding has a track record of success. She is dedicated to pursuing justice for her clients. Ms. Houlding is an experienced mediator, and is an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association. Ms. Houlding teaches employment law courses at the University of Hawaii Richardson School of Law, and has taught legal writing as an adjunct at Brooklyn Law School and UH. Ms. Houlding received a...

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....

Barbara Hart is a principal at Grant & Eisenhofer and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. Ms. Hart has nearly three decades of experience as a leader in plaintiffs’ litigation. She has represented institutional investors, including many public pension funds, in securities and antitrust litigation and served as lead counsel in 4 of the top 100 securities class action settlements. Ms. Hart has also achieved substantive antitrust and False Claims Act/Qui Tam settlements on behalf of her clients. In addition, Ms. Hart has represented other matters include representation of approximately 45 adult survivors of sexual abuse who brought claims against the...

I have been a solo practitioner since 1999, after having worked for two historic maritime law firms in New York City. My practice now consists almost exclusively of federal litigation, including maritime and constitutional law. I am perhaps best known for my own pro se constitutional challenge to New York's ban on the in-home possession of the martial-arts weapon known as the nunchaku ("nunchucks"), a case that has been in litigation since 2003 (and continues as of November 2015, when this passage was last edited). Over the years, I have represented numerous individuals in state and federal...

Joseph Kilada began his career at one of the most prestigious public interest law firms in Manhattan handling complex legal issues and trials. Thereafter, he entered private practice starting a litigation law firm devoted to zealously serving the needs of his clients.

Joseph Kilada is admitted to practice in New York State and is also admitted to practice before various federal courts including the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. In 2006, Mr. Kilada was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court where he had the pleasure of personally meeting several Supreme Court Justices including newly appointed, Chief Judge John...

Adam Perlmutter brings an incredible track record of success, and attention to detail to every criminal defense case he handles. Through his unmatched DWI research, and extensive criminal defense experience, he has been able to achieve success at an admirably high rate. Some of his notable criminal cases include serving as lead trial counsel obtaining acquittals on six murders for reputed acting Colombo Family crime boss Thomas Gioeli, including the first charged Mafia killing of a New York City police officer in over a century. For a more complete bio, and how Mr. Perlmutter can assist you, please visit...

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.

- ACC In-House Counsel Certified multi-state (NY/NJ/CA-barred) labor and employment law specialist, SPHR and SHRM-SCP with over a decade of experience providing Fortune Global 500 entities with high-stakes management-side litigation defense, strategic risk mitigation, daily HR-related advice and cost-effective compliance counseling. - Excellent written and verbal communicator with diverse audiences in both public and private settings, highly adept at translating complex legal requirements into succinct, actionable advice even in the face of frequently changing legal/regulatory landscapes, shifting leadership priorities, and varying risk tolerances. - Motivated self-starter and creative problem-solver with demonstrated track record providing proactive and pragmatic workplace solutions, able to...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Dan is the founding partner of Castricone Law offices. He graduated with honors from Pace University School of Law and is admitted to practice in NY and the Federal Courts. Dan understands that the legal system can intimidate and overwhelm anyone – and is here to help find the answers and create the solutions you need. Don't let yourself get buried in details. Contact the law offices of Daniel G. Castricone instead.
After nearly 30 years of helping clients endure life-changing events, we appreciate the anxiety people face when having to pursue or defend a legal dispute. It...

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...

Rikki B. Dascal joined The Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm as an associate attorney in February 2022. Her practice focuses on litigating medical malpractice and civil rights matters in New York state and federal courts. Prior to joining the firm, Rikki held two clerkships with the Honorable Saliann Scarpulla: the first clerkship was held in the New York County Commercial Division, Supreme Court of the State of New York; and the second clerkship was held in the Appellate Division, First Judicial Department, Supreme Court of the State of New York.

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...

Hardeep Shergill joined the Jacob D.Fuchsberg Law Firm in 2023 as an associate attorney, primarily focusing on civil rights and medical malpractice. Before joining the Jacob Fuchsberg LawFirm, Hardeep was with the Legal Aid Society’s Juvenile Rights Practice for five years, representing children involved in abuse and neglect proceedings. At the Legal Aid Society, Hardeep specialized in cases involving theAdministration for Children’s Services (ACS) and primarily assisted underrepresented children from Black and Brown families who often faced barriers to receiving legal representation. She received her B.A. from Baruch College,CUNY. Hardeep received her J.D. from CUNY School of Law in 2017 with a...

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...

Kitson & Schuyler LLP is a full-service law firm located in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, in the heart of the lower Hudson Valley. We offer clients professional, cost-efficient representation and personal attention to all aspects of the legal matters we handle. Our attorneys have successfully represented clients in courts from New York City to Dutchess County, as well as in mediation and arbitration of both commercial and individual claims. We have guided clients through a variety of business and real estate transactions, establishing a reputation as effective advocates for our clients regardless of the nature of the issues presented. Call today...

Founding partner Leo Glickman has a long track record of holding the powerful accountable and fighting for progressive candidates and causes. While serving as the NY State Chair of Common Cause, he spearheaded legal efforts to force the Republican-led New York State Senate to open their financial books. The case resulted in a landmark decision by the Court of Appeals, Weston vs. Sloan, that requires the State Senate to disclose its taxpayer-funded budget to the public. Mr. Glickman is an experienced civil rights litigator, representing clients whose constitutional rights have been violated by members of the Police Department and the Department...

I an aggressive and driven trial lawyer focusing on criminal defense and civil rights. I love what I do and I am driven to maximize my efforts for my clients. Contact me for a dedicated and honest lawyer at 646-450-3484 or jzw@jzweinsteinlaw.com.

Trial lawyer for both civil and criminal trials. Vast experience in felony criminal defense cases and complicated civil litigation as well as Appeals.

Ariel E. Solomon, Esq., concentrates her practice in the areas of Federal Employment Law and Civil Litigation. She has significant experience asserting rights of employees in complex litigation matters, including but not limited to, providing aggressive representation for employees in adverse action cases before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), discrimination cases before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, federal retirement and whistleblower retaliation cases. She is internationally recognized for her work representing physician whistleblowers employed with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Ariel frequently represents clients based in Asia, the European Union, and the Middle East. ...

The Law Office of Justin Shane is a special education law firm located in New York City. Justin represents the parents of children with special needs to ensure that their children receive the educational services and supports they are entitled to under state and federal law. Justin advises parents concerning their rights and represents parents in litigation against school districts to obtain educational services, compensatory education, and/or reimbursement for private school tuition. Justin is a former New York City public school teacher, and uses his experience as a teacher and litigator to craft appropriate legal strategies for his clients.

Thomas is a co-founding partner of SavicFoley and managing partner of the firm’s London office. Thomas is a dual-qualified attorney and solicitor with substantial international, litigation, and investigation experience. In London, Thomas advises clients on cross-border litigations, international dispute resolution issues, international law, US federal and state laws, UK and EU law, and assists on government investigations including advising participants. Thomas advises UK business establishing and conducting businesses and joint ventures in the US and abroad. He counsels businesses and individuals concerning contractual and business relationship disputes and is frequently sought for advice on jurisdictional questions, investigations, international law and human...

Experienced Civil Trial Lawyer and Appellate Advocate. Former Assistant General Counsel in charge of Litigation and Federal Affairs at a Fortune 500 Corporation.

Mr. Raff was admitted to the Bar in the State of New York in 1969. He serves as a federal court appointed Special Master in three complex employment and discrimination law cases. He is also an active labor arbitrator, mediator and fact finder on panels from the American Arbitration Association, National Mediation Board, New York State Mediation Board, New York City Office of Collective Bargaining and the New York State-CSEA Disciplinary Panel. He has served as a member of the New York State Human Rights Advisory Council and is presently a member of the American Arbitration Association's National Alternative Dispute...

Linda Kenney Baden, is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Rutgers School of Law and Rutgers University. Following graduation from law school, She served a judicial clerkship with the Presiding Judge of the Appellate Division, Judge John F. Lynch and then entered private practice with the law firm of Meyner and Landis in Newark. Ms. Kenney Baden was later appointed Assistant Prosecutor for the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office where she served as a trial team leader and the lead attorney assigned to the Sex Crimes Investigative Unit. During her tenure with the Prosecutor’s Office, she prepared and tried numerous criminal...

Passionate, Relentless, Thorough Zach Perecman is a skilled personal injury and construction accident attorney at The Perecman Firm, where he has worked since high school. His journey from file clerk to attorney has shaped his dedication to advocating for injured clients in cases involving construction accidents, car crashes, premises liability, and civil rights violations. Known for his thorough and meticulous approach, Zach is committed to securing the best outcomes for his clients, which has earned him recognition as one of New York's top attorneys. His notable settlements include $5.6 million for a union concrete laborer, $4.3 million for a carpenter, and $3.2...