Civil Rights Lawyers in New York
65 lawyers listed. Police misconduct, discrimination, disability access, and fair housing.
Listings are a starting point, not a ranking of legal ability. Imported details may be outdated. Check official licensing records and ask the office about your specific matter and availability.
Steven Obus
Jeffrey S. Trachtman
Ronald Scott Greenberg
Martin Edelman
Richard Thomas Marooney JR
Neil Abramson
Mark Davidson
Steven Krane
Robert Philip Devlin
Gerald Novack
Sarah Kenney
Davida S. Perry
Brian Koosed
James Murtha
Richard Goldstein
Susan Kohlmann
Charlotte Fischman
Matthew T. Schatz
Harry Michael Forman
About these 65 listings
The practice areas listed most often are Police Misconduct (5) and Disability Rights (ADA) (5). A lawyer can appear under more than one.
47 of the 65 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 85% were admitted more than 25 years ago and 2% within the last 10 years; the range runs from 1967 to 2017.
The firms and organizations that appear most often are Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel LLP (13), K&L Gates (11), Proskauer Rose (9) and Schwartz & Perry LLP (5).
The law schools named most often are New York University School of Law (8), Brooklyn Law School (7), Yale University (6), Harvard Law School (6) and Columbia Law School (5).
These figures describe the civil rights lawyers listed in this directory for New York, not every lawyer there. Many listings come from older public records and have not been confirmed by the lawyer. Counts in brackets are numbers of listings.
How do I check that a civil rights lawyer in New York is licensed?
Start with the official attorney lookup linked on this page. Match the lawyer’s full name and bar number, and read the current status and any restrictions. Ask the lawyer to confirm authorization for your matter; a directory listing does not establish eligibility.
What does a civil rights lawyer in New York typically charge?
Ask the lawyer whether the work is billed hourly, at a flat rate, on contingency, or another basis. Request a written explanation of the scope, consultation charge, expenses, and payment terms. Published profile information may be incomplete; confirm fees directly.