Impact Litigation and Government Accountability

Our firm represents individuals, community groups, labor organizations, and the private-sector seeking court review of government action and meaningful protection of their legal rights.

Litigation focused on the decision that affects you

A permit denial, an unlawful policy or an agency decision can affect an entire community. We assess the legal claim, the available evidence and the court order that could address the harm. Our work begins with the decision itself and the deadline for challenging it.

Start with the record

We review standing, the proper parties, administrative remedies and filing requirements before recommending a course of action. Send the written decision, the date you received it and the result you seek so we can evaluate next steps.

Contact our firm promptly about a government determination or approaching litigation deadline.

  • Constitutional Law

    Our firm evaluates and pursues constitutional challenges to government action affecting individuals, community groups and organizations in New York. Protecting rights when government acts A government restriction may raise constitutional…

  • Article 78

    Our firms helps individuals, community organizations and businesses assess whether a New York agency or other covered body has acted unlawfully and whether an Article 78 proceeding can provide relief. What an Article 78 proceeding can ad…

  • Declaratory Judgment

    Our firm helps clients seek court declarations resolving actual disputes over legal rights, obligations and the lawful scope of government action. A binding answer to an actual legal dispute A declaratory judgment can establish the parti…

  • Injunctive Relief

    Our firm can seek injunctive relief when waiting for a lawsuit to end could allow harm that a later judgment or money award cannot adequately repair. An extraordinary remedy with an exceptionally high bar An injunction is a court order r…