Cold Spring Civil Rights Lawyers

Michael Stewart Frankel has tried and argued cases before New York trial and appellate courts. A pioneer in the area of childhood lead poisoning litigation in New York, Michael has been the lead attorney and attorney of record on many reported cases including the landmark New York lead poisoning case entitled Juarez v. Wavecrest Mgt. Team, Ltd., 88 NY2d 628 [establishing landlords’ regulatory liability for childhood lead poisoning under NYC Local Law 1], Munoz v. Puretz 301 AD2d 382 [liability of landlord for prenatal exposure to lead based paint suffered by the unborn child of a tenant], Zaman v. Patwary...

Mr. Jeffrey D. Cohen is considered by many as one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Queens, NY. - Experience Mr. Cohen joined the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office as an Assistant District Attorney and for nearly 6 years distinguishing himself as a trial attorney and was promoted to the felony trial bureau where he soon became a senior prosecutor. After acquiring extensive, complex trial experience in 2007 Mr. Cohen founded the Law Offices of Jeffrey D. Cohen (Jeffrey D. Cohen, PC). - Education Bachelors of Science Degree, Business Administration – Hofstra University 1993 | Masters Degree, Criminal Justice – Long Island University 1995...

I have assisted clients in various stages of litigation and recognize that the approach to resolving legal matters is as outdated as the law itself. I have a doctorate in psychology, and bring to my practice an expertise in human psychology. Understanding the high emotional tone and complex nature of human interaction when legal matters arise, I offer my clients and my community a modern, practical, compassionate, and client-focused law practice which addresses traditional needs and provides modern, meaningful results.

Many years as a Professor of Psychology have given me insight into human behavior and an understanding of...

Prior to establishing his law practice in 1981, Steven Orlow was an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County, New York and then Counsel to the county executive of Queens County, New York. In 1980, Steven Orlow was elected to the City Council to the then existing position of "Council Member-At-Large" representing the almost two million people of Queens County in the City Council. During the latter year of his Council membership, Mr. Orlow established his law practice and, soon after establishing the practice, left the City Council to concentrate in the area of personal injury in his private practice. Steven Orlow's...

David J. Hernandez is the founder of the Law Offices of David J. Hernandez & Associates, a leading law firm dedicated to providing innovative legal services to the community of New York and New Jersey. He has earned a solid reputation as a successful deal-maker, problem-solver, and ardent negotiator.
As with all our attorneys, David is focused on delivering the best possible outcome for each and every client's situation, delivering the highest quality legal services in a personal, time-sensitive and cost-effective manner.
Education
New York University School of Law, New York, New York
J.D. – 1986
Fordham University, Bronx, New York
B.A. – 1980
Major: Political Science
Bar...

I have 35 years of experience as a successful trial attorney. In addition to my own practice, I am trial counsel to several other law firms. My practice focuses on representing the interests of victims of serious to catastrophic injuries caused by product liability, medical malpractice, negligence and police misconduct.

Natali J.H. Todd, Esq. is an experienced criminal defense attorney in both the State and Federal courts in New York with extensive trial experience in both jurisdictions. She is also and experienced civil rights attorney focusing mainly on police brutality, false arrests and excessive force claims. Ms. Todd is committed to the vigorous representation of those accused of crimes and making sure that liberty’s last defense of fairness and justice prevails. Ms. Todd has represented hundreds of clients charged with a wide range of crimes including capital murder, murder during and in relation to a conspiracy, manslaughter, complex...

The Law Firm of Eric Andrew Suffin handles the following cases: Employment Discrimination * Sex/Gender Discrimination * Pregnancy Discrimination * Race/Color Discrimination * Disability Discrimination * National Origin Discrimination * Sexual Orientation Discrimination * Age Discrimination * Religious Discrimination * Discrimination Based On A Genetic Characteristic Harassment * Sexual Harassment * Other Types Of Workplace Harassment Retaliation Wage Claims * Unpaid Wage and Overtime Pay ...

Jonathan Wallace is an experienced civil litigator and a 1980 graduate of Harvard Law School. He is admitted to various federal and appeals courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States, in which he has filed amicus briefs. He is the author of several books on software and Internet law and policy, including “Sex, Laws and Cyberspace” (Henry Holt 1996), as well as many articles. He has spent much of his career concentrating on general commercial litigation, software industry disputes, as well as free speech and land use/zoning matters.

Criminal Appeals, Post-Conviction Representation, Wrongful Incarceration, Civil Rights

I represent lawyers, accountants, insurance agents, brokers and adjusters, real estate agents and brokers, title agents, TPAs, securities broker/dealers, investment advisors, collection agencies, not-for-profit directors and officers, and other professionals in complex professional liability and commercial litigation. I also defend management in lawsuits involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, breach of contract, violations of the FMLA, FLSA and other employment related and civil rights claims.