Best Lawyers in America for Civil Rights Law

Lilit Vardanian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Lilit, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lilit is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Adams graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to being named to the Dean's List three separate semesters, Mr. Adams was also presented with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Torts. Prior to law school, Mr. Adams studied at the University of Nevada-Reno, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Before joining Marquis Aurbach, Mr. Adams served as the law clerk to the Honorable Justice Douglas Herndon of the Nevada Supreme Court...

Mallory Bland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Civil Rights Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Mallory, who practices law in Flowood, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mallory is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Walter Mason focuses on wrongful death, civil rights, medical malpractice, products liability, and catastrophic injury cases. Mr. Mason has a deep passion to achieve justice for victims. His most potent memories of pride and accomplishment come from the victories he has shared with clients and seeing the subsequent transformations in their lives.

Neel Lalchandani represents individuals, nonprofits, and companies in a diverse array of civil rights and commercial matters. Among other victories for his clients, Neel has helped secure several of the largest payments in Maryland history for victims of police misconduct, including over $15 million in state compensation on behalf of innocent men imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. Neel has significant experience with complex litigation in both state and federal court as well as in arb...

Chloe A. Davis is a devoted attorney offering thorough legal assistance to her clients. Her path into the legal field was inspired by a desire to support individuals in need and an enthusiasm for resolving challenges via the legal system. Chloe handles each case with care, ensuring her clients feel supported throughout the legal journey. At Sinapi Law Associates, Ltd. located in Warwick, Rhode Island, Ms. Davis is a vital member of the team, applying her legal knowledge to various civil litig...

Anthony J. May has represented clients in a variety of complex litigation matters including assisting employees with disabilities in obtaining accessible technology and accommodations in the workplace, representing individuals who have been wrongfully convicted, commercial litigation disputes, and fighting workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. Prior to joining the firm, Anthony was the Francis D. Murnaghan, Jr. Appellate Advocacy Fellow at The Public Justice Center, where he r...

Andrew D. Yates joined the firm as a Law Clerk in 2023. He became an associate in 2024 after he passed the Nevada Bar Exam. Andrew graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2024. During his time in law school, Andrew was able to serve as a student attorney at the Poverty Law & Policy Clinic, a Thomas and Mack Legal Clinic, where he had the opportunity to work with public entities and private organizations on poverty law issues related to re...

Mr. Anderson focuses his practice on public sector law, general liability matters, and appellate litigation. He has established litigation and negotiation experience in various private and public sector areas including both civil and criminal matters. Before joining MRR, Zack served as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office. He gained valuable litigation experience through the management of criminal cases from post-indictment through appeals, including...

Meryl Poulin is a trial lawyer based in Auburn, Maine , serving clients at Gideon Asen LLC . She is driven by her dedication to her clients and a competitive spirit that motivates her to stand up and advocate in the courtroom for those affected by the negligence of others. Throughout her career, Meryl has found profound inspiration in witnessing the resilience and determination of her clients. Her clients often exhibit exceptional courage when they choose to fight for justice after experienci...

Winston W. Moody is a Partner attorney with Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer, APC. His practice focuses on all aspects of employment law and personal injury litigation. Winston earned his B.S.B.A. in economics at the University of West Florida, and he earned his J.D. at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. During law school, Winston served as Gwilliam Ivary’s law clerk, assisting plaintiffs in employment law matters. After becoming a licensed attorney, Winsto...

Alexander Rodney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law and Commercial Litigation. Alexander, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexander is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Since joining the Firm in 2017, Payton Lyon has developed broad experience at both the state and federal levels assisting clients in matters involving allegations of fraud, trade secret misappropriation, and RICO violations, among others. Payton has also represented clients during investigations conducted by numerous governmental agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Department of Justice, and the California Fair Political Practices Commission. Before joining the Fir...

Cydney Korek is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Cydney, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cydney is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carter B. Harrison IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Civil Rights Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Carter B., who practices law in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carter B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jared Waldhoff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jared, who practices law in St. Louis, Missouri, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jared is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.