$ 350-750 per hour
Edward Andrew Paltzik earned a J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2006, where he won the Scholastic Excellence Award. He earned a B.A. from Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences in 2003, where he was a history major and graduated with Distinction in All Subjects. Mr. Paltzik has represented hundreds of civil and criminal clients in a wide variety of high-stakes matters, in both State and Federal courts. He is well-known for his aggressive-yet-analytical approach to litigation, loyalty to his clients, and passion for causes that matter to him.
Having won enormously impactful and widely reported victories in several litigations of national significance, Mr. Paltzik is one of the leading practitioners of Defamation and Media Law in the United States. He also proudly serves as outside counsel to the Second Amendment Foundation and has established himself as an expert in the field of Second Amendment litigation. Mr. Paltzik focuses his practice on Defamation and Media Law; 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th Amendment Litigation seeking to safeguard these fundamental rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution; many other forms of constitutional and administrative litigation at both the State and Federal levels; White-Collar Criminal Defense and White-Collar Investigations; and Complex Commercial Litigation.
Mr. Paltzik has successfully tried numerous cases, including serving as the lead trial attorney in the prominent and widely reported “Buck Foston’s” First Amendment litigation in the District of New Jersey against the City of New Brunswick and its officials that resulted in a $1.535M jury verdict in favor of his clients. He has also secured tens of millions of dollars in settlements for a wide variety of civil clients in both the pre-litigation and litigation stages. Mr. Paltzik has authored numerous important amicus briefs in high-profile constitutional cases, including an unusually complex brief in support of the victorious petitioners in the landmark 2022 Supreme Court case New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen–a brief that Justice Alito cited in his concurrence.
In addition to his litigation credentials, Mr. Paltzik is a Professor at Saint Thomas University College of Law in Miami, where he teaches White Collar Crime.
After serving as a Partner at Joshpe Mooney Paltzik LLP for 11 years and Of Counsel to Bochner PLLC for 3 years, both in New York City, he is currently Of Counsel at Taylor Dykema.
First admitted to practice law in 2007, Mr. Paltzik brings over 18 years of experience to his work, and is admitted to practice law in New York; New Jersey; Texas; Maine; the Supreme Court of the United States; the United States Courts of Appeals for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, D.C., and Federal Circuits; and the United States District Courts for the District of Colorado, District of Columbia, District of Maine, District of Maryland, District of New Jersey, District of New Mexico, Eastern District of New York, Northern District of New York, Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of New York, Western District of New York, Eastern District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, and Southern District of Texas.
His work has been reported by major news sources on numerous occasions, including Bloomberg, Breitbart, CBS News, CNN, Daily Mail, Daily Wire, Deadline, FOX News, Guardian, , NBC News, Newsweek, New York Law Journal, New York Post, New York Times, Reason, and Variety.
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Posted by Jay | January 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Ethical, Passionate and Professional
I highly recommend Edward Paltzik's legal services. Throughout our engagement, he consistently demonstrated integrity and ensured that billing was not extended unnecessarily, instead focusing on achieving a practical and fair resolution. His approach allowed me to remove emotional bias from the proce...
Posted by Robert | February 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Constitutional
Great attorney
Ed is representing me in a first and second amendment case, and his attention to detail is impeccable. At our first hearing he secured a preliminary injunction and TRO. We are moving forward with the lawsuit and having dealt with many attorneys in my lifetime, both as a law enforcement officer and pr...
Posted by Jay S. | December 15, 2023
I wholeheartedly recommend Edward Paltzik for any legal endeavor!
I wholeheartedly recommend Edward Paltzik for any legal endeavor. Edward has been an exceptional colleague and a true advocate for his clients. His intellectual prowess, unwavering dedication, and profound passion for the law make him an invaluable asset to any legal team. A Brilliant Legal Mind ...
Posted by Gavin | June 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Aggressive, tactical, and unyielding
Mr. Paltzik is a lifesaver. I was wrongly accused of a crime I did not commit and sought his legal services. From the moment I first sat down to meet with Ed he never ceased to impress. After listening thoroughly to my situation and all its subtleties he presented a clear plan of action that consider...
Posted by Larry | June 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Master of Legal Strategy and Case Management
Ed's firm represented me in a lawsuit, Buck Foston's LLC vs the City of New Brunswick, NJ. When he finished arguing my case, the jury awarded me $1.535MM, legal fees, and punitive damages against the mayor. From the beginning Ed and his team outlined and followed an impressive legal strategy. His...
"I have known Edward both as a lawyer and as a close friend for over 15 years. His integrity, focus and intelligence are bar-none, and I would count on him for any matter."
"Edward Paltzik is a dedicated and comprehensive attorney, whose compassion for his clientele is second only to his determination to obtain the best possible outcome. I worked with Mr. Paltzik for years and found him to be professional, ethical, extremely smart and hard working. His ability to try cases even against the most dynamic of adversaries has resulted in many great outcomes for his clients. I fully endorse Mr. Paltzik and recommend him as an attorney. Jennifer L. McCann"
Litigation lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2006
Schol. Excell. Award - "Litigating the Capital Punishment Case", Vanderbilt University Law School
2003
Dean's List (3 Times), Cornell University College of Arts & Sciences
2003
Graduation with Distinction in All Subjects, Cornell University College of Arts & Sciences
2023 - Present
Litigation Director, National Constitutional Law Union
2023 - Present
Outside Counsel, Second Amendment Foundation
2022 - Present
Of Counsel, Bochner PLLC
2011 - 2022
Partner, Joshpe Mooney Paltzik LLP
2007 - 2011
Litigation Associate, Law Offices of Thomas F. Liotti, Garden City, New York
2006 - 2006
District Attorney Law Assistant, Nassau County District Attorney's Office, Hempstead, New York
2005 - 2005
Practicing Intern, Anchorage District Attorney's Office, Anchorage, Alaska
2023 - Present
National Constitutional Law UnionLitigation Director
2023 - Present
Second Amendment FoundationOutside Counsel
2011 - 2018
Nassau County Assigned Counsel Defender Plan (18B Panel)Panelist
Ongoing
Preliminary injunction granted in favor of Mr. Paltzik's clients.
Amicus Brief Submitted in Support of Victorious Petitioners
Amicus Brief Submitted in Support of Victorious Petitioners
Trademark determination in favor of Mr. Paltzik's client affirmed.
$2,500,000 net gain for Mr. Paltzik's client
Criminal charges dismissed and state agency forced to pay client's legal fees
$1,300,000 Settlement for Mr. Paltzik's client
$202,961 FINRA Arbitration Award
Jury Verdict - Acquitted on both charges
Jury Verdict - $1,535,000 jury verdict; Post-Verdict Settlement - $1,400,000
Settlement - $1,000,000 to U.S.A. (20% whistleblower share), $100,000 to New York State (25% whistleblower share), confidential severance payout for whistleblower, $120,000 in attorney’s fees
Jury Verdict - Acquitted on both charges
Motion against Mr. Paltzik's client denied
2006
J.D.
2003
B.A.
2023
2018
"The History of Separation of Powers"
2018
"Fifty Years of Legal History in a Nutshell"
2017
"The Background & Original Meaning of the 14th Amendment"
2017
"The History of the Adoption of our State Constitution - what does it say about the appointment or election of judges?"
2016
"Alexander Hamilton's Legacy"
2013
"The Right to Bear Arms Today"
2024
2024
2013
2013
2011
English