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Gabriel P. Harvis
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Biography
I focus my practice on serious cases of police misconduct and jail abuse, and frequently bring actions on behalf of those challenging unconstitutional governmental policies and practices. I began my career defending City employees, primarily police and correction officers, in federal civil rights damages actions and jury trials as an Assistant Corporation Counsel in New York City's Law Department. During my government service, I defended over 100 civil rights cases in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and worked on high profile class action, wrongful death and equal protection cases, among others.
Since entering private practice in 2010, I have handled a number of important cases, made new law in the area of civil rights, won several federal jury trials on behalf of plaintiffs and successfully argued before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals on the issues of qualified immunity and probable cause. I have been quoted in the New York Times and other publications, lectured on issues related to civil rights litigation and police misconduct and serve on the New York City Bar Association's Committee on Civil Rights.
I am an alumnus of Brooklyn Law School and a member of the Federal Bar Council and the National Police Accountability Project. I am admitted to practice in New York State, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Civil Rights
100%
20 years | 310 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 19 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Elefterakis, Elefterakis & Panek
80 Pine Street, 38th Floor, New York, NY, 10005
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Posted by Erickson | May 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
EXCELLENT Services
I hired Gabriel Harvis for a lawsuit matter. Excellent communications, well organized , very detail, and last but least, Excellent services. Help me solve this matter!
Posted by Hashim H | April 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
OUTSTANDING
He assured me of the quality of my case, made me aware of the circumstances and all potential outcomes. He is a lawyer that makes sure you understand what's going on and never leaves you in the dark. I felt like I called him too much but he always answered or got back to me tell answer my questions. ...
Posted by Luqman | May 25, 2015
Trust worthy and down to earth
I was recommended gabe from a professor of mine. From our initial interview I cou tell he knew his work. He is a passionate lawyer. He did not play any mind games or try to fast talk me into any deals. He gave great advice and for that I'm thankful. I was pleased with the outcome and will be referrin...
Gabriel P. Harvis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse and recommend Mr. Harvis. Gabriel Harvis is an exceptional Civil Rights lawyer who is passionate about his clients as well as knowledgeable, skilled and effective."
"Many of my clients have gone to Gabe when their civil rights were violated. He has always done an exceptional job representing them. His experience and know-how were key to securing excellent results for them. I highly recommend him."
"I have known Mr. Harvis in the professional context since he was admitted to practice law in New York. He is certainly an excellent, hard working attorney who fights hard for his clients' civil rights."
"Gabe is a great civil rights attorney -- bright and extremely diligent."
"Top-notch lawyer. Very highly respected in the community."
"There is not a smarter, more efficient, harder working civil rights lawyer out there than Gabe Harvis. He always has the clients best interests in mind, and makes sure that he gets top dollar recovery on every matter he sinks his teeth into. If you have a police brutality claim, Gabe is the lawyer to go to."
"Mr. Harvis is an excellent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly effective litigator who achieves successful results."
"I endorse this lawyer. This is a solid attorney who is honest, diligent and intelligent."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steady, conscientious, organized, engaged, sensible, passionate"
"Gabe is a solid civil rights attorney whose track record speaks for itself. Unafraid of tough cases, savvy, and with an excellent knowledge of the law."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Finalist, Best Law Firm Website 2012, Lawyerist.com
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Harvis & Fett LLP
2006 - 2010
Assistant Corporation Counsel, Special Federal Litigation, New York City Law Department, Office Of The Corporation Counsel
Associations
2013 - Present
Association of the Bar of the City of New YorkMember, Committee on Civil Rights
2010 - Present
Federal Bar CouncilMember
2010 - Present
National Police Accountability ProjectMember
2013 - 2013
New York City Bar Association, Civil Rights CommitteeInterim Chair, Stop and Frisk Subcommittee
Sample of Legal Cases
Schwartz v. City of New York
Settlement
Lucas v. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Punitive damages awarded to plaintiff
Education
2004
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Trinity College
BA
N/A
Dalton
Speaking Engagements
2014
LAS CLE Series
A Criminal Practitioner's Guide to Civil Law
2013
CUNY Law School - Police Misconduct and Civil Liability
Panel Member
2013
Brooklyn Defender Services - CLE Series
Civil Rights Litigation
Publications
2013
West Law Journal
Franks v. City of New York
Languages
English
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