During the Trump administration, federal labor protections weakened while enforcement of anti-discrimination laws diminished significantly. With agencies like the Department of Labor and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) underfunded or…
In the wake of the Trump administration's aggressive rollback of safety net programs, attorneys across the country have found themselves on the front lines defending marginalized communities. Nowhere is this…
Editorial credit: DT phots1 / shutterstock.com Immigration Law Perhaps the most obvious and immediate need was in immigration law. Under Trump, the U.S. saw an unprecedented tightening of asylum criteria,…
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. As of 2025, New York City remains a Democratic stronghold, with over 4.5 million registered voters. However, recent trends reveal significant shifts in party affiliation and…
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In New York City and across New York State, purchasing real estate is a legally intricate process that necessitates the involvement of a buyer’s attorney. Unlike…
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. In New York City and across New York State, selling real estate is a legally intricate process that necessitates the involvement of a seller’s attorney. Unlike…
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD) in New York City can be a lifeline for those who can no longer work due to illness or injury. However, the process…
In New York City, workers are entitled to fair pay under federal, state, and local laws. Yet wage theft remains a major problem, from unpaid overtime to minimum wage violations.…
Losing your job is tough, but being wrongfully terminated—fired illegally for discriminatory, retaliatory, or other prohibited reasons—is even worse. New York City employees have powerful protections under federal, state, and…
Getting injured on the job can be stressful enough without having to figure out complicated legal systems. In New York City, workers’ compensation benefits help cover lost wages and medical…