Best Lawyers in America for Civil Rights Law
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Allegra Carpenter is an all-purpose litigator. She was named 2015 Albuquerque Personal Injury Litigator of the Year, is over ten years listed in Best, recognized in SuperLawyers, and is AV Preeminent with Martindale Hubble. Allegra’s Super Power is her creativity -- which defines and spans every aspect of her practice from case selection to trial. After 22 years with an Albuquerque firm, Allegra established her own practice, Allegra-Law, where she continues her long history of amplifyin...
Sonya Pfeiffer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Sonya, who practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sonya is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joshua C. Grumke is an associate attorney in the asbestos practice at Wallace Miller. He works with individuals across the country who were put in harm’s way by companies that prioritized their bottom line over their employees’ safety. In his work, his primary focus is making sure that clients get what they need to provide stability and a path forward for themselves and their families. Combining patience and compassion with efficiency, diligence, and thorough knowledge of the law,...
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...
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...
Zachary Enos represents clients in complex litigation, with a particular emphasis on antitrust, commercial, and government-facing litigation matters. Mr. Enos also maintains an active pro bono practice focused on anti-discrimination and First Amendment litigation in a variety of trial and appellate courts.
Meghan Wynkoop is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Meghan, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meghan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jamie Strawbridge joined Brown Goldstein & Levy in February 2020. His practice includes cases involving civil rights, disability rights, housing discrimination, and commercial litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Jamie worked as an associate at Covington & Burling, where he represented clients in a wide variety of civil matters at the trial level and on appeal. Jamie has represented individuals and companies in cases involving discrimination, harassment, police misconduct, contractu...
Dana E. Lossia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Dana E., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dana E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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