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Mahir S. Nisar is the Principal at the Nisar Law Group, P.C., a boutique employment litigation firm dedicated to representing employees who have experienced discrimination within the workplace. Mr. Nisar has developed a stellar reputation for effectively advocating for his clients through his many years of practice as a civil litigator. Mr. Nisar's passion in helping people overcome adversity in life and in their livelihood, led him to train himself as a life coach with the Institute of Life Coach Training (ILCT). He routinely provides life coaching and executive coaching services to his existing clients as they collectively navigate the challenges of the legal process.
Mr. Nisar's firm's mission is to advocate for those that have been denied their civil rights on the basis of who they are. His vision is to cater to a socially just society in which people are judged by their character and skills rather than the color of their skin, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, or a disability.
As a minority, Mr. Nisar is passionate about fighting injustices that people encounter in today's society, especially within the workplace and public accommodations. Mr. Nisar has represented employees at all levels including management-level executives. Mr. Nisar is passionate about helping people who have experienced discrimination within the workplace obtain justice through various methods, which include litigation through the Court systems, arbitration and/or mediation through adminstrative and alternative dispute resolution methods within the EEOC, NYSDHR, NYCCHR, and or negotiations with opposing counsel before any legal action is commenced.
As a trained life coach, Mr. Nisar takes the time to evaluate and assess the client's goals, discuss and analyze an effective strategy, and come to an agreed upon process with the client to move forward in obtaining a successful result. The successful result is not one which the attorney from the firm dictates, its one that the client desires and the attorney's fights for. Through every free consultation, Mr. Nisar takes the time to evaluate how he can help his clients once he has understood the context and his potential client's perspective on what happened.
Mr. Nisar graduated from The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. While attending Hofstra University, Mr. Nisar focused on matters concerning civil and commercial litigation. After law school, Attorney Nisar joined a law firm in Queens County where he focused his practice on litigation matters within a variety of substantive areas.
Mr. Nisar is a sustaining member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) and National Employment Lawyers Association NY Chapter (NELA-NY). Mr. Nisar is active in participating in a number of civil rights non-profit organization activities which serve individual rights. Mr. Nisar is admitted to practice law in all the State Courts in New York and New Jersey, as well as the U.S. District Court of New Jersey, the U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, and U.S. District Court Southern District of New York.
Practice Areas
17
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 600-850 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 16 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 16 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Nisar Law Group, P.C.
One Grand Central Place, 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 4600, New York, NY, 10165
Nisar Law Group, P.C.
3 School Street, Suite 303, Glen Cove, NY, 11542
Nisar Law Group, P.C.
570 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1600, New York, NY, 10022
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Posted by Rinku | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Honest, Personable and Straightforward
Mr. Nisar took on a challenging case for me which involved legal malpractice. He represented me with genuine sincerity. I spent a lot of time communicating directly with him. He carefully reviewed all aspects of my case and clearly presented all of the options that I had. I felt comfortable every...
Posted by Yoav | December 05, 2013 | Litigation
Sharp and knowledgable lawyer!
Working with Mahir was a true pleasure, he was able to quickly get into the details of a complicated case and led an effective litigation.
Posted by Cynthia | November 18, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements
Phenominal Attorney!
After numerous failed attempts to find counsel that delivered the results promised for our breach of contract suits, Mr. Nisar has not only delivered victorious cases, but has made the process such an easy and stress-free one! It has been an absolute pleasure to work with him over the past year and ...
Posted by leo | March 18, 2013
great lawyer
mr nisar was very helpful with my case, even though it was complicated, and he himself said he doesnt usually take cases like mine. despite that, he was with me every step of the way, always responding to my numerous email and calls. i would highly recommend him for any legal issues.
Posted by Liz | May 27, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Wonderful Attorney, Responsive and Trustworthy
I found Mr. Nisar when I did an internet search for small claims court attorneys on Long Island. I was very apprehensive, past experience with attorneys had taught me that they are dishonest, expensive and arrogant. Mr. Nisar contacted me shortly after my inquiry and set up an appointment at his offi...
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"I represented an out-of-state client on a particularly difficult matter, due to its nature and the limited remedy involved. Mr. Nisar was my adversary. It was thanks to his litigation savvy and civility that the case was resolved without costing our clients more in legal fees than was necessary. Based upon our dealings, it was clear to me that Mahir genuinely cares about his clients and about getting the job done properly."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, New York Super Lawyers
2006
Highest Honors Political Science, Vanderbilt University
2006
Cum Laude, Vanderbilt University
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Managing Partner, Nisar Law Group, P.C.
1900 - Present
Attorney, Nisar Law Group, P.C.
2016 - 2016
Partner, Nisar & Mason, P.C.
2015 - 2016
Partner, Waldhauser & Nisar, LLP.
2011 - 2015
Managing Partner, Law Offices of Mahir S. Nisar, P.C.
2010 - 2011
Associate, Law Offices Of Darmin Bachu & Associates
Associations
2014 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
New York County Lawyers' AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Queens County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Muslim Bar Association of New YorkMember
2011 - 2013
Westbury District Management Association, IncBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Sachs v. DreamBig Entertainment
Case Dismissed
Stewart v. Resorts World Casino
Dismissal
Education
2009
Hofstra University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Vanderbilt University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
MUBANY SMALL FIRM COMMITTEE
Legal Marketing for Small Firms
Publications
2013
New York Business Law Blog
Agreements Have to End Sometime
2012
Law Blog New York
Non-Lawyer’s Interest in a Law Firm
2011
Law Blog New York
Unwritten Agreements – Broken Promises
2011
Law Blog New York
Slip and Fall- Public Sidewalks
2010
Law Blog New York
I got into a car accident, what do I do?
2010
Law Blog New York
How Social Networking Can Affect your Lawsuit
Languages
Urdu
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Spanish
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