Andrew Charles Laufer

With over two decades of experience in civil rights law, Andrew C. Laufer is a seasoned advocate based in New York, NY, specializing in holding public officials and institutions accountable for violations of individual rights. As the Principal at the Law Office of Andrew C. Laufer, PLLC, he has successfully represented countless clients in cases involving police misconduct, excessive force, and violations of constitutional rights.

Andrew has a long-standing commitment to fighting for justice, having achieved significant settlements, including a $750,000 settlement in a case against the City of New York. His work has garnered widespread recognition, including a Certificate of Appreciation from the Southern Poverty Law Center in 2013 for his outstanding contributions to civil rights advocacy.

In addition to his successful litigation practice, Andrew is a member of several prominent legal organizations, including the National Police Accountability Project, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice. His extensive involvement in these organizations highlights his dedication to the advancement of civil rights law and his relentless pursuit of justice for his clients.

Andrew is also an esteemed speaker, having delivered a presentation on “Municipal Liability: The Plaintiff’s Arsenal” at the 2013 conference on litigating Section 1983 claims. As a VIP member of Cambridge Who’s Who, Andrew is highly regarded for his expertise in civil rights law.

Features

• Discrimination Cases (Race, Gender, Disability)
• Freedom of Speech Cases
• Human Rights Advocacy
• LGBTQ+ Rights
• Police Misconduct
• Prisoner Rights Cases
• Religious Rights Cases
• Voting Rights Cases

• License
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 1998
  Currently Registered
  
• Honors
  2013 - Certificate of Appreciation, Southern Poverty Law Center
• Work Experience
  2000 - Present Principal, Law Office of Andrew C. Laufer, PLLC
• Sample of Legal Cases
  Anonymous Plaintiff v. City of New York, et al -
  SETTLED - $600,000
  Anonymous Plaintiff v. City of New York, et al -
  $750,000
• Associations
  2008 - Present
  Cambridge Who's Who - VIP Member
  2005 - Present
  National Police Accountability Project - Member
  2000 - Present
  New York State Trial Lawyers Association - Member
  2000 - Present
  American Association for Justice - Member
  2000 - Present
  Southern Poverty Law Center - Member
  1998 - Present
  LexisNexis Martindale Hubble - Legal
• Education
  - Quinnipiac College -
• Speaking Engagements
  2013 - Litigating a Section 1983 claim - the basics - Municipal Liability: The Plaintiff’s Arsenal
• Languages
  English - Native / Fluent
  Cantonese - Native / Fluent
  Spanish - Native / Fluent
  Mandarin - Native / Fluent

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