Old Bethpage Civil Rights Lawyers

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...

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.

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...

Professor Curtis Doebbler is Research Professor of Law at the University of Makeni (Sierra Leone) and a visiting professor of law at Webster University (Geneva Switzerland). His expertise is in public International law, especially international human rights law. He has practiced before the federal courts in the United States in several different circuits and before the Supreme Court of the United States. He has expertise in appellate advocacy, constitutional law, and civil rights. Dr. Doebbler is very selective with the clients he takes on, but ability to pay is never a reason to refuse a client.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

PETER J. SCHAFFER, BRONX NEW YORK CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY. AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE OF PERSONS ACCUSED OF CRIME. 38+ 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...

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...

- 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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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

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,...

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...

John V. Tait concentrates his practice on civil litigation with an emphasis on personal injury, product liability, construction/labor law liability, premises liability, and contractual claims. Mr. Tait has handled several cases involving industrial equipment, firearms and ammunition, and recreational equipment and accessories. Mr. Tait also has extensive litigation experience with lawsuits involving retail establishments, residential complexes, supermarkets, restaurants, and recreational facilities for claims involving construction accidents, premises liability, Dram Shop, and general negligence.

An experienced litigator, Mr. Tait has successfully taken a number of cases to verdict in both state and federal court. He has also successfully presented cases...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

The Law Office of Michael Fineman, Esq., is a Criminal Defense law firm that handles criminal cases in all the boroughs of New York City. Mr. Fineman represents clients who have been arrested and charged with a crime in both New York State and Federal District Courts. With over ten years of experience as both a former Brooklyn Prosecutor and a Criminal Defense Attorney, Mr. Fineman has the experience to make a difference in your case.