Best Lawyers in America for Civil Rights Law
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Nancy Erika Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Nancy Erika practices law in Montclair, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Nancy Erika Smith since 1987. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nancy Erika Smith is held by other...
Antonio M. Romanucci has lived his commitment to justice, from his early work as a Cook County Public Defender to being named Leading Lawyers’ Number One Civil Rights Lawyer and Chicago Lawyer Magazine’s 2021 Person of the Year. Chicago Magazine also recognized him on their ‘New Power 30’ list and Crain’s The Book 2024 for his many contributions to the Chicago community. As a founding partner of the Chicago-based trial firm of Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, he has...
As a principal of the law firm of Sidkoff, Pincus & Green, P.C., Robert A. Davitch is committed to representing Pennsylvanians in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Mr. Davitch focuses his practice on handling cases that involve employment and labor law, civil rights, constitutional law, and plaintiff personal injury.Mr. Davitch earned his undergraduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to...
Lynne Bernabei is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lynne practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Lynne Bernabei since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lynne Bernabei is held by other law...
Jason Zuckerman litigates whistleblower retaliation , qui tam , wrongful discharge, discrimination, non-compete, and other employment-related claims, and authors the Whistleblower Protection Law Blog . His broad experience includes practicing employment law at a national law firm, serving as a Principal at The Employment Law Group, and serving as Senior Legal Advisor to the Special Counsel at the U.S. Office of Special Counsel , the federal agency charged with protecting whistleblowers in the...
John G. Simon is the founder of The Simon Law Firm, P.C. He received both his undergraduate (1983) and law degree (1986) from Saint Louis University. John handles many types of cases including product liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and commercial litigation. During his career John has obtained more than 150 verdicts and settlements over $1 million, including 15 over $10 million and one over $100 million. On two occasions, John had the highest verdict in the state of Missouri....
Steven C. McGaver is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Steven C. practices law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Steven C. McGaver since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Steven C. McGaver is held by other la...
Andy Levy is widely regarded as one of Maryland’s premier trial and appellate lawyers, equally comfortable in civil and criminal courtrooms, before a jury, judge, or arbitrator. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, one of the few lawyers in the country to have been inducted as a Fellow of both organizations. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America in nine categories: Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Ci...
Matthew R. Kachergus has devoted his career to representing a wide array of clients ranging from the criminally accused, those whose constitutional rights have been violated, to numerous others needing counsel for civil litigation. As a result of Mr. Kachergus’ tireless efforts in advocating for the interest of his clients, he is listed in Best Lawyers in America, in the fields of white collar and non-white collar criminal defense law , as well as Super Lawyers. Mr. Kachergus is a membe...
J. Heydt Philbeck concentrates his practice on complex civil litigation in the areas of civil rights, employment law, commercial litigation, contract disputes, unfair business practices, state and federal personnel law, constitutional law, and occupational licensing. Mr. Philbeck is an experienced trial advocate who has tried over 100 jury and bench trials to verdict. He has successfully represented clients before the North Carolina Supreme Court, the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the U...
I founded our firm in Madison in 1989. It was just me and one legal assistant. We now have three offices in the state with 12 lawyers and 19 great employees. The firm has grown under the premise that we will do our best to help good people in need. Our core values are hard work and honesty, and we are truly do have the most heart and caring for our clients. These values that drive our firm are the same values I learned from my parents growing up in Minot, North Dakota. I want to tell you why ...
Joel Robbins is a trial lawyer based in Phoenix, Arizona with Robbins Curtin Millea & Showalter LLC. After graduating from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 1986, he began his legal career with a Phoenix law firm and has practiced continuously since that time. Since 1989, his work has focused on serious personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights matters arising throughout Arizona. Joel has represented individuals and defendants in a wide range of cases, in...
I learned the value of hard work growing up on a dairy farm, and it stuck with me. I have always loved to learn and did well in school, graduating from UW Madison, where I received my law degree in 1993. I have been a partner at Gingras, Cates & Luebke since 2000. My practice areas include whistleblower cases, employment law, civil rights, professional malpractice, personal injury and family law. I was raised to care deeply about the welfare of others, and that value is reflected in the w...
Neil L. Henrichsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Neil L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Neil L. Henrichsen since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Neil L. Henrichsen is hel...
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