Joseph C. Maya

Joseph C. Maya


Maya Murphy PC

Recognized since 2018

Westport, Connecticut

Practice Areas

Education Law

Employment Law - Individuals

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Mr. Maya grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He attended New York University. While at NYU, he worked as a paralegal for Brown, Wood, Ivey, Mitchell & Petty (now Sidley Austin Brown Wood). He also interned for the Legal Aid Society of New York and Legal Services of New York City. Upon graduating from NYU, Mr. Maya worked full time as a paralegal prior to attending law school at the University of Michigan. Upon graduating from Michigan Law School, Mr. Maya began his legal career at Rogers & Wells (now Clifford Chance), as an Associate Attorney. In order to pursue his passion for employment law Mr. Maya joined the NYC Human Rights Commission, Law Enforcement Bureau where he prosecuted claims alleging employment discrimination against employers. After five years at the Commission, Mr. Maya started his own firm practicing exclusively in the area of employment law. Over the years many clients asked Mr. Maya to represent them in other matters, involving various practice areas. Eventually, Mr. Maya expanded the firm adding lawyers with expertise in other practice areas. Today, Mr. Maya represents both individuals and corporations in employment contracts, severance negotiations, non-competition agreements, and in complex commercial contract disputes. Several decades ago Mr. Maya began practicing in the area of Education law. Today, he represents children and families in educational matters related to Special Education (IEP/504) and accommodations, discipline, expulsion and suspension. Mr. Maya is licensed to practice law in New York and Connecticut. He is also admitted to the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the District of Connecticut. Mr. Maya also has extensive experience in arbitrations and mediations of disputes. Mr. Maya lives in Westport, CT with his wife (and law partner, Susan) and his children. He enjoys playing racquetball. He has finished the NYC Marathon three times. Mr. Maya can be reached in the New York office at (212) 682-5700 ext. 110. He can be reached in the Connecticut office at (203) 221-3100 ext. 110. His email address is JMaya@Mayalaw.com. He is available to consult evenings and weekends if necessary.

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Locations
  • 266 Post Road East
    Westport, CT 06880
  • 261 Madison Avenue, 26th Floor
    New York, NY 10016
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Education
  • University of Michigan, Juris Doctor, graduated 1988
  • New York University, Bachelor of Arts, graduated 1984
Bar Admissions
  • Connecticut, 1996
  • New York, 1990
Affiliations
  • American Trial Lawyers Association - Member
  • Avvo - Superior Rating by clients and peers
  • Best Lawyers in America - Member
  • Connecticut Bar Association - Member
  • New York State Bar Association - Member
  • New York State Bar Association - Member
Court Admissions
  • New York State Bar
  • Connecticut State Bar
  • Southern District of New York
  • Eastern District of New York
  • Connecticut District Court
  • Connecticut District Court

Maya Murphy PC

Westport, Connecticut

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Education Law
  • Employment Law - Individuals
Special Focus:
  • Education Law - Individuals
  • Special Education Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Family Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment

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Can a Non-Compete Agreement Be Modified in Connecticut?


Modifying the terms of a non-compete agreement to make it enforceable.

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What Forms of Relief Are Available in the Case of a Non-Compete Breach in Connecticut?


Exploring equitable and legal relief for a non-compete breach in Connecticut.

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What Happens If I Breach My Non-Compete in Connecticut?


Navigating the types of breach associated with non-compete agreements.

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What Factors Are Used to Determine the Reasonableness and Enforceability of a Non-Compete Agreement in Connecticut?


The test for non-compete reasonableness and enforceability.

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How Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforced in Connecticut?


What you should know about non-compete enforcement in Connecticut.

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What Are the Requirements for an Enforceable Non-Compete Agreement in Connecticut?


Exploring the key components of drafting a non-compete covenant.

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What Is a "Non-Compete" Covenant in an Employment Contract?


What Connecticut employees need to know about non-compete agreements.

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What Are "Non-Compete Clauses" in Connecticut Employment?


What Connecticut employees should know about non-compete agreements.

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What Are "Post-Termination Benefits" in Connecticut?


Exploring employee eligibility for unemployment benefits.

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What Are "Separation" or "Severance" Agreements in Connecticut?


Navigating employment termination and separation/severance agreements in Connecticut.

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How May Employees Be Terminated in Connecticut?


Distinguishing voluntary and involuntary terminations.

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Can Employees Take Leaves of Absence in Connecticut?


Navigating paid and unpaid leave as a Connecticut employee.

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How Can Connecticut Employees File Discrimination Claims with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?


Filing workplace discrimination claims with the EEOC.

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How Can Connecticut Employees File Discrimination Claims with the National Labor Relations Board?


Filing workplace discrimination claims with the NLRB.

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What Is the Process for Filing a Workplace Discrimination Claim with the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities?


What to know about filing a workplace discrimination claim with the CHRO.

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What Is the Statute of Limitations on Workplace Discrimination Claims in Connecticut?


The timeline for filing a workplace discrimination claim in Connecticut.

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How Can Employees File Workplace Discrimination Claims in Connecticut?


The process Connecticut employees should follow to file a workplace discrimination claim.

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What Are the Laws in Connecticut Regarding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?


Navigating the laws in Connecticut that protect employees from sexual harassment.

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What Rights Do Connecticut Employees Have Under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993?


Exploring the rights of employees under the FMLA.

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What Rights Do Connecticut Employees Have Under The Civil Rights Act of 1991?


Navigating employment discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1991.

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What Rights Do Connecticut Employees Have Under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008?


What Connecticut employees should know about their rights under Title II of GINA.

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What Rights Do Connecticut Employees Have Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990?


Exploring employee accommodations and rights under Titles I and V of the ADA .

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What Rights Do Connecticut Employees Have Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967?


Navigating age discrimination in the workplace in Connecticut.

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What Rights Do Connecticut Employees Have Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?


Navigating employment discrimination under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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What Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws Are Available to Connecticut Employees?


Exploring the federal anti-discrimination laws that Connecticut employees should be aware of.

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What Anti-Discrimination Employment Laws Are Available in Connecticut?


Understanding the laws that are in place to protect Connecticut employees.

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What Constitutes "Employment Discrimination" in Connecticut?


Navigating the bases for employment discrimination claims in Connecticut.

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What Are the Different Types of Employment in Connecticut?


Distinguishing "at-will" and "contractual" employment.

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Can I File a State Claim Against My Child's Connecticut School If They Have Been a Victim of Bullying?


Understanding school liability for acts of student bullying in Connecticut.

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Can I File a Federal Claim Against My Child's Connecticut School If They Have Been a Victim of Bullying?


Understanding your options when your child is being bullied at school in Connecticut.

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What Obligations Do Connecticut Schools Have to Address Bullying?


How Connecticut schools approach and resolve bullying complaints.

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How Can I Inform My Child's Connecticut School That They Are Being Bullied?


Informing schools of incidents of bullying in Connecticut.

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What Types of Actions Constitute "Bullying" in Connecticut Schools?


What parents need to know about bullying in Connecticut schools.

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Can My Child Be Disciplined For Off-Campus Speech in Connecticut?


What parents and students should know about the implications off-campus speech in Connecticut.

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What Happens If a Connecticut School District Challenges My Child's Residency Status?


How to approach student residency disputes in Connecticut.

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How Is Residency Determined for Purposes of School Enrollment in Connecticut?


Key considerations in determining the residency of students in Connecticut.

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What Is "Truancy" and Who Qualifies as a "Truant" in Connecticut?


The policies and procedures parents should be aware of concerning truancy in Connecticut.

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What Are the Attendance Requirements for Students in Connecticut?


What parents should know about their child's school attendance and related requirements.

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What Should I Do If I Think My Child's Connecticut School is Violating FERPA?


How to approach a suspected FERPA violation by a Connecticut school.

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When Can My Child's School Disclose Information Regarding Their Educational Record in Connecticut?


What to know about the disclosure of student information by schools and consent requirements.

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How Do I Request to Amend My Child's Educational Records in Connecticut?


Navigating requests by parents and students to amend educational records.

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What Are "Educational Records" and What Rights Do Parents and Students Have to Access Them in Connecticut?


Understanding educational records and the rights of parents and students to access them.

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Can a Student Be Arrested at School in Connecticut?


Navigating student arrests at school in Connecticut.

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Can a School Conduct a Search without Reasonable Suspicion in Connecticut?


What parents should know about searches at their child's school in Connecticut.

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What Is Subject to Search and Seizure at School in Connecticut?


Navigating school searches of your child's personal property, locker, desk, and social media account(s).

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How Is the Fourth Amendment Applied to Students in Connecticut Schools?


Understanding your child's Fourth Amendment rights when facing search and seizure at school.

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What Are Students' Rights When They Are Removed From Class in Connecticut?


Understanding your child's rights when he or she is removed from class.

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What Are My Child's Rights When They Are Facing School Expulsion in Connecticut?


What to know about students' rights when facing expulsion from school.

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What Are the Laws on School Expulsion in Connecticut?


What you should know if your child is expelled from school in Connecticut.

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What Are My Child's Rights When They Are Facing School Suspension in Connecticut?


How to approach your child's school suspension.

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What Are the Laws on School Suspension in Connecticut?


What you should know if your child is suspended from school in Connecticut.

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What Are Due Process Hearings and Alternative Dispute Resolutions for Special Education Students in Connecticut?


What you need to know about special education due process hearings and alternative dispute resolution.

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Are Children with Disabilities Subject to the Same Disciplinary Rules as Non-Disabled Students in Connecticut?


Navigating special education student discipline in Connecticut.

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Can I Be Reimbursed if My Child Is Placed in or Referred to a Private School in Connecticut?


Navigating reimbursement if your child receives a special education referral to a private school.

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Where Will My Child Be Placed if They Qualify For Special Education Services in Connecticut?


What parents need to know about special education placements in Connecticut.

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What Are "Related Services" and "Assistive Technology" Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act?


What to know about special education "related services" and "assistive technology" in Connecticut.

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What Is an Individualized Education Program in Connecticut Special Education?


What to know about your child's special education IEP.

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What Are "Planning and Placement Teams" in Connecticut Special Education?


What you need to know about your child's special education PPT.

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How Will My Child's Special Education Needs Be Evaluated in Connecticut?


What to know about initial evaluations, independent educational evaluations, and re-evaluation.

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What Does "Informed Consent" Mean in Connecticut Special Education?


When parental consent is required in special education.

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How Do Special Education Referrals Work in Connecticut?


Understanding the referrals process for special education services.

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How Do I Know if My Child Is Eligible For Special Education Services in Connecticut?


What to know about your child's eligibility for special education services.

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What Is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act?


What parents of Connecticut students need to know about IDEA.

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What Is the Every Student Succeeds Act?


What to know about the ESSA if your child is a student in Connecticut.

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What Is a "Postnuptial Agreement"?


What you need to know about postnuptial agreements formed in Connecticut.

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What Is a "Prenuptial Agreement"?


What you should know about prenuptial agreements formed in Connecticut.

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What Is a "Motion for Contempt" in a Connecticut Divorce?


What to know about post-judgement motions for contempt in divorce cases.

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Can I Modify a Child Support Order After It Is Entered in Connecticut?


Circumstances that allow for the modification of a child support order.

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What Additional Child Support Expenses May Be Included in My Divorce Settlement Terms in Connecticut?


Requirements for providing child support for medical and college expenses.

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How Is Child Support Calculated in Connecticut?


What to know about the Connecticut Child Support Guidelines.

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How Are Psychological Evaluations Used in Connecticut Divorce Proceedings?


Conducting psychological evaluations to properly evaluate family law cases.

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What Is the Family Relations Office and What Is its Role in Child Custody and Visitation Disputes in Connecticut?


How the Family Relations Office evaluates child custody and visitation disputes.

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Can I Relocate Out of State with My Minor Child Post-Divorce in Connecticut?


What you need to know about child relocation in the case of divorce.

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What Are the Third-Party Rights to Custody and Visitation in Connecticut?


What you should know about third-party child custody and visitation rights in Connecticut.

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Can I Modify My Child Custody Order After My Divorce Is Finalized in Connecticut?


Modifying and renewing a child custody order to address changing circumstances.

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What Is the "Best Interests Standard" Used to Determine Child Custody in Connecticut?


Using the best interests standard to form a child custody order in the case of divorce.

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What Forms of Child Custody Are Available in Connecticut?


Distinguishing legal and physical custody, as well as joint and sole custody in the context of divorce.

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Can I Modify My Alimony Award After My Divorce is Finalized in Connecticut?


Modifying alimony obligations and addressing income changes post-divorce.

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How Do Remarriage and Cohabitation Impact Alimony Payments in a Connecticut Divorce?


The effect remarriage and cohabitation have on post-divorce alimony obligations.

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What Types of Alimony Awards Are Available in a Connecticut Divorce?


Distinguishing periodic and lump-sum alimony awards.

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What Is "Earning Capacity" in the Context of Divorce in Connecticut?


How earning capacity impacts the calculation of alimony in a divorce.

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How Is Alimony Determined in a Connecticut Divorce?


The factors that should be taken into consideration when calculating alimony.

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What Marital Property Is Subject to Division in a Connecticut Divorce?


How your marital residence, inheritance, gifts & trusts, and pension benefits will be affected by your divorce.

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What Is "Marital Property" and "Equitable Distribution" in Connecticut Divorce?


What you need to know about marital property and how it is distributed between divorcing spouses.

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What Is "Mandatory Disclosure" in a Connecticut Divorce Action?


What you should know about mandatory disclosure in the case of divorce.

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What Is a "Financial Affidavit" in the Case of Divorce in Connecticut?


Understanding financial affidavits and the role they play in divorce actions.

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What Is a "Case Management Program" in a Connecticut Divorce?


What you should know about case management and initial court involvement in your divorce case.

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How Do I File An Action For Divorce in Connecticut?


A guide to filing for divorce in Connecticut: Summons, complaint, automatic orders, and service of process.

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What Basic Information Should I Know Before Pursuing a Divorce in Connecticut?


No-fault divorce, residency requirements, venue, and fees associated with divorce in Connecticut.

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How Do I Choose a Divorce Lawyer in Connecticut?


Choosing the right divorce lawyer in Connecticut.

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What Are My Options if I Am Seeking a Divorce in Connecticut?


A comparison of counseling, mediation, and litigation in the case of divorce.

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