Civil Rights Lawyers in New York City, NY

54 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 Imported details may be outdated.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.

Jeffrey S. Trachtman

Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel LLP · New York City, NY
Unclaimed profileBankruptcy and DebtIntellectual PropertyCivil RightsArbitration and Mediation

Eric Hellerman

Covington & Burling LLP · New York City, NY
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateCivil RightsCommunications and Internet

Timothy P. Harkness

Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel LLP · New York City, NY
Unclaimed profileCivil RightsWhite Collar CrimePartnership Disputes

Steven Obus

Proskauer Rose · New York City, NY
Unclaimed profileBankruptcy and DebtBusiness and CorporateCivil RightsHealth Care

Beth Golden

K&L Gates · New York City, NY
Unclaimed profileCivil RightsSecuritiesAppealsWhite Collar Crime

Davida S. Perry

Schwartz & Perry LLP · New York City, NY
Unclaimed profileEmploymentWrongful TerminationWorkplace DiscriminationSexual Harassment

Sarah Kenney

K&L Gates · New York City, NY
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateCivil RightsAppealsArbitration and Mediation

Richard Goldstein

Proskauer Rose · New York City, NY
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateConsumer ProtectionCivil RightsInsurance

Charles Sims

Proskauer Rose · New York City, NY
Unclaimed profileCivil RightsEntertainment and SportsAppealsCommunications and Internet

Susan Kohlmann

Jenner & Block · New York City, NY
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateConsumer ProtectionCivil RightsEntertainment and Sports

Brian Koosed

K&L Gates · New York City, NY
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateConsumer ProtectionCivil RightsAppeals

Thomas H. Moreland

Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel LLP · New York City, NY
Unclaimed profileBankruptcy and DebtTaxIntellectual PropertyCivil Rights

Eric Moser

K&L Gates · New York City, NY
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateCivil RightsAppealsChapter 11

About these 54 listings

The practice areas listed most often are Disability Rights (ADA) (5) and Police Misconduct (3). A lawyer can appear under more than one.

37 of the 54 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 89% were admitted more than 25 years ago and 3% 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 (7), Yale University (6), Harvard Law School (6), Columbia Law School (5) and Brooklyn Law School (5).

These figures describe the civil rights lawyers listed in this directory for New York City, NY, 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.