First Amendment:

Freedom of religion; freedom of speech; freedom of assembly; right to petition for redress of grievances; parade and use permits; public employee speech; retaliation.

Employment Law (public and private context):

Discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, gender (including sexual harassment), disability, sexual orientation, and retaliation; equal protection; due process; Title VI, VII and IX; Americans with Disabilities Act; Rehabilitation Act; Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Equal Pay Act; New York State Human Rights Law; New York City Human Rights Law; proceedings in the EEOC, New York State Division of Human Rights, and New York State Department of Labor.

Education Law:

Student and teacher speech, school bullying, discrimination, right to privacy, student disciplinary matters, tenure issues.

Police Liability:

False arrest; malicious prosecution; abuse of process; prison conditions; constitutional claims under the First, Fourth, Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments.

Land Use:

Constitutional issues (including due process, equal protection, and regulatory taking); zoning and planning board issues; SEQRA; Article 78 proceedings; public and private nuisance claims; RLUIPA.

Fair Housing Act and housing discrimination issues

Election Law

FOIL and FOIA issues

Insurance Coverage

Commercial Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation

Complex and Simple Tort Matters

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