Best Lawyers in America for Civil Rights Law
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Over 40+ years representing municipalities defending cases, including class actions, on behalf of police and public entities alleging violations of civil rights as guaranteed by the First, Fourth, Fifth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. Cases include claims of jail suicide, jail denial of medical care for serious medical needs, police pursuit, false arrest, wrongful conviction and malicious prosecution, excessive force by police officers including officer in...
Dave Pauole is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Education Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Dave practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Dave Pauole since 2021. 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 Dave Pauole is held by other lawyers.
Dick’s litigation and appellate practice focuses primarily on business and commercial disputes, employment law, education law, and civil rights cases that are typically resolved in federal court. He frequently appears in the U.S. District Courts for the Districts of Maine and New Hampshire and in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Dick devotes a significant portion of his practice to the representation of individuals with disabilities and their families, often in cases ari...
Emily Buchwald is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law and Commercial Litigation. Emily practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Emily Buchwald 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 Emily Buchwald is held by other lawyers.
Anastasia Shubert-Baranowski specializes in employment law and represents both public and private employers in a range of legal matters. She has experience litigating discrimination, harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, wage and hour disputes, and vicarious liability claims. She also assists employers with compliance issues, such as drafting policies, handbooks, and employment agreements to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. Before joining Margolis Edelstein, Anastas...
Khail grew up a lawyer. He spent each night discussing the law and legal theory with his family at the dinner table. So it was only proper that he continue his studies at Pepperdine Law School. While still in school, Khail began his legal career at the Van Nuys City Attorney’s Office working cases of Driving Under the Influence and sex crimes. Throughout his tenure, he not only was the only law clerk to try cases to verdict but he also never lost a trial. Khail went on to graduate from ...
Lauren joined Brown, Goldstein & Levy in February 2022. Before joining the firm, she served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division where she investigated and litigated against pharmaceutical companies for their role in the opioid epidemic, including work on the Purdue bankruptcy. She also has experience representing individuals and groups of plaintiffs in workplace discrimination and harassment cases as well as...
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...
Allyson C. Cox is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Allyson C. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Allyson C. Cox since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice a...
A rising star in the legal community, AJ represents both plaintiffs and defendants in business and employment related disputes and represents high-level executives in individual matters. Fluent in Spanish and former mechanical engineer, AJ uses his intellect, unique perspective, and expertise to create incisive strategies on behalf of his clients - individuals as well as large corporate entities. He is a trusted advocate for business owners, assisting them with critical challenges from contra...
Hanna Chandoo joined Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai LLP in February 2021 and represents clients in Civil Rights Law , Labor and Employment Law - Employee , and Litigation - Labor and Employment matters in Pasadena, California and throughout the state. Her practice focuses on advocating for employees and individuals in complex litigation involving workplace rights, discrimination, and civil liberties. Before joining the firm, Ms. Chandoo practiced at a boutique litigation firm where she serv...
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