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Ms. Risman graduated from Boston University in 1994 with a B.A. in International Relations. She received her J.D. from Touro Law School in 1997. She is a member of the New York State Bar, as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Ms. Risman has been a civil litigator representing victims in personal injury, medical malpractice and discrimination actions for over 16 years. Ms. Risman has a broad range of experience handling a variety of New York employment law matters, but concentrates her practice in the representation of aggrieved employees in complex employment discrimination claims based on gender, age, race, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual harassment, as well as retaliation.
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Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Maya helped me to negotiate a severance agreement with my former employer. She was empathic and I really felt that she had my back. She explained the pro's and cons of each decision that I had to make, in terms of which clauses to accept and which not, which clauses were fair, and which were not. She...
Posted by Tony | April 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Maya Risman came to my aid with an employment issue. I'm very glad that I had Maya in my corner because she is knowledgeable, determined and a skilled negotiator that secured an excellent result for me while shielding me from any dealings with a former employer. I cannot recommend her highly enough...
Posted by Karen | April 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Maya Risman is a phenomenal professional with a very personal touch. Maya guided me through a very unexpected change in my life and I cannot be more grateful to her. Without a doubt, I recommend Maya and her firm.
Posted by anonymous | January 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Maya Risman is an excellent attorney who goes above and beyond in representing her clients. She was very knowledgeable, responsive, and compassionate. In addition, she was extremely effective in the negotiation process and exceeded my expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who needs...
Posted by Yvelisse | June 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
It is amazing how a human being can have many qualities in all dimension of the word. In regards to Professionalism she is unique, she makes you feel safe. Her honesty her skills has no limits to the time to fight for my case. She knows how to listen with dedication and answer all concerns that I h...
"I endorse this lawyer. Maya is one of the most caring people I have ever met. She is super talented , bright and personable. She works hard for her clients and is a wonderful advocate for justice. I recommend her highly"
"If you are looking for a knowledgeable, bright, hard working attorney who really cares, look no further. Maya Risman has devoted her career to complex employment discrimination and employee civil rights claims. She is perceptive, prepared and extremely well versed in discrimination law. If she agrees to take your case you are in luck. You will have hired one of the very best lawyers in the field. I have personally watched Maya in action and can state unequivocally that Maya is so well prepared that her adversaries have been quick to settle rather than continue on with a trial."
"Maya Risman is well-known and well-respected by fellow attorneys across the country, and her clients sing her highest praises. She aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of her clients. I would not hesitate to refer a client to her."
"Excellent attorney! Highly regarded law firm. Committed to helping those who need help the most - employees."
"Maya Risman is an outstanding employee rights attorney. She is smart, experienced and gets excellent results for her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse her."
Employment and labor lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
2017
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2008 - Present
Owner, Risman & Risman, P.C.
1999 - 2008
Owner, Maya Risman P.C.
Member
Admitted to Practice
Admitted to Practice
Motion to Dismiss Denied
Motion to Dismiss Counterclaims for Defamation Granted
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
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