Port Washington Civil Rights Lawyers

I have been a solo practitioner since 1999, after having worked for two historic maritime law firms in New York City. My practice now consists almost exclusively of federal litigation, including maritime and constitutional law. I am perhaps best known for my own pro se constitutional challenge to New York's ban on the in-home possession of the martial-arts weapon known as the nunchaku ("nunchucks"), a case that has been in litigation since 2003 (and continues as of November 2015, when this passage was last edited). Over the years, I have represented numerous individuals in state and federal...

Attorney Dominic Chiariello graduated from Fordham University School of Law in 1990, when he was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar. He joined the firm in 1991 after being admitted to the New York State Bar. He frequently lectures for the Queens County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Program and serves as Chair of the Civil Practice Committee, as well as Sub-Committee Chairman for Tort Legislation. He is a member of the Queens County Bar Judiciary Committee, Medical Malpractice Committee and Mentors Committee. He is past president of Queens County Columbian Lawyer’s Association, as well as past chairman...

Consumers, Business, Labor & Employment, Education, Civil Rights, Real Estate, Landlord & Tenant, Banks, Insurance, Licensing, Administrative, Litigation…” OUR PHILOSOPHY OF LEGAL PRACTICE •We will provide the highest quality of legal representation •We will be responsive to your needs as a business or individual •We will handle your legal matters competently •We will handle your legal matter with experience •We will respond to your problems in a timely manner •We will represent your interests effectively and forcefully •We will listen to you REASONABLE LEGAL FEES It is important that a client be informed up front of our hourly billing rates and be given an estimate of the approximate number of...

Though skilled in all areas of litigation, Edward primarily practices in the areas of civil litigation, trusts and estates, commercial law, elder law, entertainment law, constitutional law, and civil rights law.


Originally from the Rio Grande Valley, he graduated in the first class of the Science Academy of South Texas in 1996. Edward earned his B.A. (Pre-Law/Theatre) in 2001 from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. He earned his J.D. from St. John's University School of Law in 2019. While there, he was the recipient of the Dean's Scholarship, was three times awarded the Dean's Excellence Award, and was frequently named...

Patricia is an AV rated attorney (Martindale Hubbell) with 15 years' experience as a litigator focused on labor and employment, civil litigation, and general counsel services. Patricia offers the full range of legal services to business owners, including dispute resolution. Patricia also represents individuals subjected to sexual harassment, sexual assault, and gender discrimination in civil lawsuits, and practices family imigration law on behalf of families and refugees. She has served as general counsel to a group of professional engineers and construction contractors, where she created and grew a legal department and developed expertise in matters ranging from corporate governance and contract...

Richard Hochhauser is the founding partner at the Law Office of Richard Hochhauser, PLLC. As a former Assistant District Attorney, Mr. Hochhauser is a proven trial attorney having successfully taken numerous criminal cases to verdict and is highly experienced in all aspects of criminal law. As an ADA, Mr. Hochhauser prosecuted thousands of criminal cases, including DWI, hit and run, drug sale and possession, assault, domestic violence, larceny, financial fraud, ID theft, and many others. Further, Mr. Hochhauser was chosen to be a member of a specialized unit which focused on DWI and DUI prosecution.

As part of this appointment,...

I spend my days making sure that the Government lives up to its promises that police officers don’t lie, that prosecutors act with some semblance of honor, and that my clients get a fair shake, even if they have done something wrong.

Peter E. Brill is one of only two attorneys in all of New York State — and the only attorney in the New York metropolitan area — to be certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Criminal Law, a certification with rigorous requirements for legal knowledge and criminal trial experience. In his nearly 20 years of practice,...

Brian Seth Orlow is a New York personal injury lawyer at The Orlow Firm. Brian has been practicing personal injury law in the state of New York since 1997. Brian has handled a wide range of injury cases including construction accidents, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, lead poisoning, nursing home abuse, bedsores, sexual abuse, police misconduct, premises liability including slip and falls and third party workers compensation.

William E. Betz has over 39 years of experience providing a full range of legal services to individuals and small businesses in the New York Metropolitan area. The Law Office of William E. Betz is located in Nassau County. Mr. Betz practices in all of the Long Island courts and in the five Boroughs of New York City. Bill is a 1983 honors graduate of New York Law School, where he was a member of the New York Law School Law Review. He was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award and won first prize in the Nathan...

I am a senior associate with the Bell Law Group, PLLC. I graduated cum laude from NYU School of Law in 2013 and am admitted to practice law in New York and California, as well as in the Court of Federal Claims. I represent federal and private sector employees and employers in wage and hour, discrimination, sexual harassment, and other employment disputes. I also counsel employers who want to avoid litigation on compliance with state and federal employment laws.

Prior to joining Bell Law Group in 2019, I completed a fellowship with a large labor union in New York City, clerked...

Since 1961, Attorney Elliot D. Samuelson has represented clients in divorce and family law cases. With more than 50 years of experience in the field, he is a strong advocate capable of reaching fair settlements, as well as winning verdicts when litigation is in the best interests of his clients. More information is available by calling (516) 584-4685 or visiting www.samuelsonhause.net.

Anthony M. La Pinta is one of Long Island’s most accomplished and respected trial attorneys. Practicing law for over 30 years, he specializes in all phases of federal and state criminal defense, civil rights and plaintiff's personal injury litigation.

Described by members of the judiciary as "an attorney of the highest caliber," and "one of the finest lawyers on Long Island," Mr. La Pinta represents the highest standards in the legal community. He has been selected to the 2014-2020 editions of "Super Lawyers" magazine and has earned the “Preeminent - AV” rating with the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Attorney Peer Rating System....

Alexandria Jean-Pierre is an esteemed employment lawyer based in New York City and a valued member of the Phillips & Associates law firm. With a strong focus on employment law litigation, she is deeply committed to advocating for the rights of employees. If you find yourself facing concerns regarding employment discrimination or any other legal issues within your workplace, reaching out to Ms. Jean-Pierre and her dedicated team at the law firm will help you determine the merits of your case. Having obtained a B.S. in business management with a minor in government from St. John's University, Ms. Jean-Pierre went on...

Adam Orlow is a personal injury lawyer and partner at The Orlow Firm. He has been practicing law as a personal injury lawyer since 1998. Adam Orlow has handled personal injury cases of all types including but not limited to construction accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, police misconduct, sexual abuse, premises liability including slip and fall accidents, nursing home abuse, lead poisoning and third party workers compensation.

Prior to establishing his law practice in 1981, Steven Orlow was an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County, New York and then Counsel to the county executive of Queens County, New York. In 1980, Steven Orlow was elected to the City Council to the then existing position of "Council Member-At-Large" representing the almost two million people of Queens County in the City Council. During the latter year of his Council membership, Mr. Orlow established his law practice and, soon after establishing the practice, left the City Council to concentrate in the area of personal injury in his private practice. Steven Orlow's...

David Harry Rosenberg is an Avvo rated top employment lawyer in the Long Island/New York City area. In 2016, he was selected for inclusion in the Who's Who: Top Attorneys of North America publication. Also in 2016, the American Society of Legal Advocates selected Mr. Rosenberg as a Top 40 under 40 Labor & Employment attorney. Mr. Rosenberg was recently published in the New York Times as a Rising Star for New York Metro's Top Lawyers. He was given an Excellence in Practice award from New York's Super Lawyers and was selected as one of...

Brian Valdivia, Esq. is a licensed attorney who lives in Oyster Bay, New York. He has offices in both Midtown Manhattan and Oyster Bay. Brian focuses his practice on motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, trip/slip and fall accidents, wrongful death, wrongful arrests, and various other types of negligence actions.

Before becoming an attorney, Brian worked as a police officer and a member of a SWAT team. It was there that he learned to be disciplined and straight forward. Brian will not be outworked or outfought when it comes to litigating your case.

Brian is a strong litigation and trial attorney with multi-millions...

William J. Turley is a Civil Rights, Insurance Claims, Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims attorney in Riverhead, New York.

Meir Moza, Esq. Aggressive Attorney & Former Prosecutor Admitted in NY, NJ, & all Federal Courts

Our office was founded by attorney Meir Moza in 1999 after being employed at the respectable Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, as a prosecutor, and chosen among thousands of candidates to this eminent position.

In the DA’s office Mr. Moza has acquired his vast experience in the criminal practice field and litigation, and mastering of the art of jury trials and bench trials.

Additionally Mr. Moza, while employed as an assistant District Attorney had further gained and acquired vast amount of knowledge of the criminal justice system...

Mr. Tand is an aggressive and skilled litigator in all aspects of employment and civil rights litigation. Mr. Tand’s experience includes both federal and state trials, arbitration hearings and trials before administrative agencies. Mr. Tand has also successfully mediated and settled numerous cases on behalf of his clients. He has extensive experience in the fields of civil rights law, employment law, general civil litigation, complex civil litigation, personal injury, education law, and white collar fraud litigation. Since graduating from Hofstra University School of Law, Mr. Tand has developed an expertise and a passion for civil rights...

Rohit Kumar, Esq. understands the impact that unexpected events can have on your life and your well-being.

He has diligently represented hundreds of clients in a variety of serious accident cases, which include motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, pedestrian knockdowns, and nursing home abuse & neglect. His understanding of the implications a personal injury can have on an individual enables him to build valuable relationships with his clients. His empathetic nature eases clients who have been through traumatic ordeals, empowering them through education regarding their case and respective rights.

A graduate of St. John's University - School of Law, Rohit passionately advocates...

Zachary S. Perecman comes from a family of lawyers dedicated to achieving justice for victims. An avid advocate of social justice, Mr. Perecman tenaciously pursued a career as a trial lawyer. He graduated from the University of Miami in 2009 with his Bachelor’s degree and graduated magna cum laude from New York Law School in 2014 with his Juris Doctor. Because of his tireless work in the legal profession, Mr. Perecman was also honored as a John Marshall Harlan Scholar. He passionately pursues justice for those who have been wronged.

Peter is a passionate and dedicated advocate. Peter has represented clients in various forums, including the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, as well as in New York State Courts in the region. Throughout his career that has spanned more than a decade, Peter has served as defendants' and Plaintiffs' counsel in single and class action employment related litigation. Most recently, Peter won a jury trial on a First Amendment retaliation case in Federal Court. Additionally, Peter has appeared extensively in cases before arbitration tribunals and administrative agencies, including...

Karen Edler is the founder of the Price, Meese, Shulman & D'Arminio, P.C. Education Law Group. She advocates for parents and students to obtain a free, appropriate public education for students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”), Section 504 & related laws. Ms. Edler's services include reviewing Individual Education Plans (“IEP”) & Section 504 Plans, attending meetings and filing due process petitions when necessary. Ms. Edler represents students with any educational issues including academic issues, school disciplinary cases, bullying cases and collegiate academic and disciplinary matters. Ms. Edler handles special needs planning, Special Needs Trusts, guardianship...

Andrew Cherkasky Andrew Cherkasky is a former federal prosecutor best known for his work as an elite complex litigation attorney with a tremendous range of professional experience. He has become a premier national civil rights attorney through his wide range of legal experience, spanning from complex criminal litigation, to commercial and corporate transactions, to advising Generals in combat, to leading multi-million-dollar federal lawsuits. Andrew is a regular contributor on Fox News, CNN, and other national networks and has also been recognized for his expertise by a wide range of national news outlets, to include: The New York Times, The Washington...

Vincent A. Antoniello is a Member with Resnick Law Group, a New Jersey and New York employment law firm. He began practicing law in 2000 and has more than two decades of experience as an employment lawyer. He concentrates in representing employees in all aspects of employment law. Prior to joining Resnick Law Group, Vincent practiced employment law at Lowenstein Sandler PC, representing businesses and management in employment law litigation and counseling matters. Having practiced employment law from the employer-side, Vincent now leverages that invaluable experience to benefit his employee clients. In addition to being a strong advocate for his clients,...

Karen Charrington is a highly-skilled trial attorney. She is a former prosecutor who was trained in the Bronx County District Attorney’s office, which has one of the highest volumes of cases in New York City.

Ms. Charrington began her career as a Criminal Court Line Assistant and rose to the ranks of a Major Case Assistant handling the most serious criminal cases in the office. As an Assistant District Attorney, she was able to sharpen her skills as a no-nonsense litigator and trial attorney.

Trial attorneys always have a leg up on the competition because they can see a case from the...