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Maya Risman
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 28 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Risman & Risman, P.C.
30 Vesey Street, 6th Fl., New York, NY, 10007
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Excellent attorney, goes above and beyond.
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 Kyle | June 24, 2013 | Personal Injury
Excellence
Maya Risman is a very competent, confident and reliable personal injury attorney. She kept me informed of all steps that needed to be taken to insure my best interests were handled in a timely fashion. Professionalism and compassion at its best. Iwould recommend her services to anyone.
Maya Risman's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is aggressive, intelligent and really cares about her clients."
"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."
Jonas Urba
Employment and labor lawyer
Christopher Watkins
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Owner, Risman & Risman, P.C.
1999 - 2008
Owner, Maya Risman P.C.
Associations
National Employment Lawyers Association (New York chapter)
Member
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Admitted to Practice
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
Admitted to Practice
Sample of Legal Cases
James v. T&M Protection Resources, LLC
Motion to Dismiss Denied
Azzopardi v. Giorgio Armani Corporation et al
Motion to Dismiss Counterclaims for Defamation Granted
Education
1997
Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Boston University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2012
Web Publication
Working at Home May Not Be By Choice
Languages
English
Russian
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers