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Anthony Goldsmith practices disability rights, police misconduct and personal injury law in Los Angeles, California.  As a disability rights advocacy attorney, Anthony has achieved a number of successes in creating more accessible private and public facilities and altering policies effecting broad classes of people with disabilities. Among his litigation achievements, Anthony has litigated a number of impact cases against public entities and transit agencies and has altered the manner in which entire industries understand their duties under the ADA and other disability rights laws.. In addition to his law practice, Anthony has, since 1997, acted as an expert and consultant in the disability access field. As a consultant, he has worked with both public and private clients to help them meet their obligations under the ADA and related laws. His consulting clients have included several of the largest corporations in the world, as well as governmental entities that include the Attorney Generals' offices for the states of California and Colorado, the University of California and the National Park Service.. Mr. Goldsmith remains active in the legislative process surrounding disabled rights law in California and was an active participant in the legislative process that resulted in the changes to California disabled law collectively known as "SB 1608" and “SB1186”. In the past, he has frequently given presentations to both attorneys and architects and has qualified to provide continuing education for architects under the auspices of the Architect's Institute of America.

Erik is a partner with Bashian & Papantoniou. He is licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey and the District of Columbia. Prior to launching the firm, Erik was an attorney at one of the country’s premier general litigation defense law firms. Today, he successfully represents clients in lawsuits involving civil rights discrimination, employment issues, business disputes, claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), and solar energy law.. Erik has been awarded the Super Lawyers distinction for the past few years in business litigation and selected by his peers as a “Rising Star” for the period of 2014-2020 and as a “SuperLawyer” from 2021 - 2024. He concentrates his civil litigation practice at both the Federal and State levels.

Patricia is a dedicated, passionate advocate and a highly regarded litigator with deep knowledge of sexual abuse dynamics, harassment in the workplace, civil rights law, and family law cases involving domestic violence. She approaches her work with diligence, attention, and profound care for the wellbeing of her clients. She strives to achieve the highest possible outcome, guiding her often-traumatized clients through the legal process, and employing her skills in analysis, litigation, and negotiation strategy. She is known for her personable, empathetic nature, and her fierce devotion to fighting for justice.. Patricia is a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and Chair of the Nassau County Bar Association's Civil Rights Committee. She also has membership in the NYS Trial Lawyers Assoc. and the Crime Victims Bar.

Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez joined the law firm of Horn Wright, LLP in 2024, having a diverse background in the areas of civil rights, child victims act, municipal law, public contracts, child protective services, adult protective services, public benefits, criminal, immigration, construction and real estate law.. Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez was a deputy county attorney with the Office of the Nassau County Attorney, where he was a Deputy Bureau Chief in the Litigation & Appeals Bureau. This Bureau defends against all civil matters brought against Nassau County, including Section 1983 actions. Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez, while at the Office of the Nassau County Attorney, also served as counsel to the Nassau County Child Fatality Review Team. Prior to his work with the Litigation & Appeals Bureau, Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez represented Nassau County’s Department of Social Services.. Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez also served as an adjunct law professor with the Maurice A. Dean School of Law, where he taught Legal Interviewing, Counseling and Negotiation. Mr. Fernandez is also a volunteer firefighter with the Atlantic Steamer Fire Co. No. 1 of Oyster Bay where he also serves as the Dive Rescue Captain. Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez earned his Juris Doctorate from City University of New York School of Law in 2001 after earning an undergraduate degree from St. John's University School in 1997.. Attorney Pablo A. Fernandez is fluent in Spanish.

Joining Horn Wright, LLP in 2021, Spencer D. Shapiro is a litigator, with extensive experience handling civil rights, personal injury, and municipal law cases in the New York State Supreme Courts and Federal District Courts.. As a Deputy County Attorney for the Litigation and Appeals Bureau of the Nassau County Attorney’s office, Mr. Shapiro aggressively defended the County against claims of municipal liability through motion practice, depositions, and at trial, taking several cases to verdict. As a founding member of the Early Case Assessment and Litigation Support Section, Mr. Shapiro also oversaw the intake and triage of notices of claims received by the County, identifying problematic claims, and assessing the County’s potential liability.. Drawing on his experience, Mr. Shapiro now devotes his practice to representing victims of civil rights violations, including police brutality, false arrest, malicious prosecution, and prisoners’ rights. Mr. Shapiro also represents clients who have been injured in all types of accidents. Mr. Shapiro’s municipal law experience is invaluable when a client’s claim is against a municipality or municipal agency (e.g., school districts, public transportation agencies, etc.) as these claims have very strict deadlines and must be filed expeditiously to avoid being time-barred.. Mr. Shapiro earned his Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law and an undergraduate degree in Sociology from Stony Brook University.

Raymond Bryant is a trial lawyer and litigator emphasizing Plaintiffs’ civil rights and police misconduct actions. Before coming to Denver, Raymond was a political campaign consultant and civil libertarian political activist in cities across the country. Raymond’s graduate work at the University of Cambridge, University of Arizona Law, and American University Law has helped temper his belief that when one of us is abused by injustice, all of us suffer from that injustice. Thus, Raymond’s legal practice reflects his belief that the law should be used as a sword, not just a shield, for everyday people to enforce their Constitutional and legal rights against those in power who abuse the public trust.

A successful trial attorney with a winning record established by trying dozens of cases before the jury, I'm in my element in the courtroom. I represent people in criminal and civil rights cases fighting hard to vindicate their rights. I've litigated hundreds of hearings, securing dismissals, achieving acquittals, and creating favorable outcomes for the people I represent. I take pride in hearing my clients' stories and find meaning in advocating for their cause. I bring real life experience to real life situations, a touch that gives an edge to my legal practice.