Julie A. Gafkay

I am grateful to have discovered Attorney Julie Gafkay to represent my Civil Rights Case. I learned of Attorney Gafkay while researching other Black healthcare professionals who had experienced what I call, “patient initiated - employer sponsored race bias.” The most prominent case that Julie has re...presented to date is the Battle vs. Hurley case in which she represented Tonya Battle, a Black nurse whose employer honored a man's request that African-American nurses not be allowed to care for his newborn. The case gained national attention. I googled Attorney Gafkay’s name and read the reviews on her website and contacted her. Soon after I contacted her office I received a phone call from Julie and immediately, I knew she was on my team. Julie had successfully represented several cases that were specific to Black health care workers experiencing patient initiated workplace discrimination. Despite the fact that Julie was reperesenting me across the country I could always trust that Julie had done the work of researching every professional we would encounter in my community including the Judge, local counsel and the arbitrator. I was always informed and knew what to expect next in my proceedings. There was not a moment in which she represented my case that I did not feel prepared. I felt comfortable asking questions. Things all came together when Julie arrived for my mediation proceedings wearing a red jacket. She had put together an effective team which included local counsel to represent me. I knew they had my best interest at heart and they calmed my nerves. Julie was polished and knowledgeable and had researched cases similar to mine and their outcomes. She validated my experience. The end result of my experience is that I felt empowered and vindicated. I absolutely recommend Julie Gafkay to represent your case against patient initiated -employer sponsored race bias. Taking a stand against racism is not easy and when you do so make sure that you have an experienced, knowledgeable and passionate attorney to represent you.

I contacted Julie regarding bonus and commissions, earned over a period of time, that was not being paid. Her knowledge and her ability, to explain the law and how it applied to my situation, was invaluable. She was able to help me determine a direction and collect what was owed to me. She and her pr...actice were professional and involved every step of the way. At all times, throughout the process, I felt like everything was under control from the moment she took my case.

I contacted this lawyer for a consultation in regards to a religious discrimination and wrongful termination charge against my former employer in June of 2016. I contacted Julies office and gave the secretary a rundown of my charges. She advised that I would first need to contact the EEOC and that th...ey would send me information on the mail(which I received). I contacted the EEOC in June and my charge is currently at the investigation stage. I am aware that after this stage could possibly come conciliation and I thought best that I start contacting attorneys. I contacted Ms. Gafkays office and set up an appointment for 9/19/2016. I received a call today from Allison that my appt is cancelled. When I asked why she said because Julie told her to. What a waste of time, I live 2 hours away and was willing to take the drive. I guess my charge isn't good enough for a consultation, I will take my money else where.