Civil Rights Attorney Bronx

Yes. You can sue individual police officers under Section 1983 of the federal Civil Rights Act for violating your constitutional rights. You can also sue the City of New York itself if the misconduct resulted from NYPD policies, customs, inadequate training, or a pattern of tolerating abuse.

This is called “municipal liability,” and it’s important because the city has far more resources to compensate you than individual officers do. I know how to build both types of claims to maximize your recovery.

No. I work on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay me unless I win your case. If we secure a settlement or verdict, I take a percentage of the recovery. If we don’t win, you don’t owe me anything.

This levels the playing field. You get experienced legal representation without having to come up with thousands of dollars you probably don’t have while you’re dealing with the aftermath of what happened to you.

During your free consultation, I’ll explain exactly how the fee structure works so there are no surprises.

I understand this concern. The reality is that most civil rights cases settle before trial, which means you won’t have to spend days in court. When we do need you for depositions or court appearances, I work around your schedule as much as possible.

I handle all the heavy lifting. Filing documents, dealing with the city’s lawyers, responding to motions, gathering evidence. You don’t need to take time off for that. When your presence is required, I prepare you thoroughly so you feel confident and the process is as efficient as possible.

Remember, the city knows that working people can’t afford to miss work. They use that against you. I don’t let them.

Absolutely. In fact, you may have two types of claims:

• False arrest: If the police arrested you without probable cause, you can sue even if the charges were later dropped or you were acquitted.
• Malicious prosecution: If the police initiated or continued criminal proceedings against you without probable cause, and those charges were eventually dismissed or you were found not guilty, you can sue for malicious prosecution.

Just because you were arrested doesn’t mean the arrest was legal. Just because you were charged doesn’t mean you did anything wrong. I can help you clear your name and get compensated for what you went through.

It varies. Some cases settle within 6 to 12 months, especially if the evidence is strong and the city wants to avoid a trial. Other cases can take 2 to 3 years if we have to go through discovery, depositions, and potentially trial.

I know that’s probably not the answer you want to hear. You’ve already been through enough, and waiting for justice feels unfair. But I promise you this: I will keep you informed every step of the way. You’ll never wonder what’s happening with your case. And I’ll work as efficiently as possible while building the strongest case to get you the justice you deserve.

The Bronx court system has its own pace, and I know how to work within it to move your case forward as quickly as possible.

It varies. Some cases settle within 6 to 12 months, especially if the evidence is strong and the city wants to avoid a trial. Other cases can take 2 to 3 years if we have to go through discovery, depositions, and potentially trial.

I know that’s probably not the answer you want to hear. You’ve already been through enough, and waiting for justice feels unfair. But I promise you this: I will keep you informed every step of the way. You’ll never wonder what’s happening with your case. And I’ll work as efficiently as possible while building the strongest case to get you the justice you deserve.

The Bronx court system has its own pace, and I know how to work within it to move your case forward as quickly as possible.