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Jessie Weber’s practice includes cases involving disability rights, civil rights, housing discrimination, wage and hour violations, and appeals. Jessie’s successes include winning an arbitration award of more than $250,000 on behalf of an African-American former Hooters server who was fired from her job because of Hooters’ racially discriminatory image policy and securing an injunction requiring the Maryland Board of Elections to make its online ballot-marking tool available to voters with disabilities. She also helped obtain a $1.25 million settlement for a class of Baltimore City school bus drivers and attendants who were wrongly denied overtime and regular pay for all hours worked.. Jessie represents clients in appellate courts throughout the country and has argued in the Fourth, Sixth, and D.C. Circuits.  She has also handled LGBTQ rights cases involving discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in contexts ranging from employment to health insurance discrimination to students’ exercise of their First Amendment rights.. Since 2014, Jessie has been chosen annually for inclusion on the Super Lawyers‘ Maryland Rising Stars list, an honor reserved for those lawyers 40 years old or younger or in practice for ten years or less, who exhibit excellence in practice.  Only 2.5 percent of the attorneys in Maryland are named to the Rising Stars list each year. Jessie was also chosen to receive The Daily Record’s 2017 VIP Award, given to professionals 40 years of age and younger who were selected on the basis of professional accomplishments, community service, and commitment to inspiring change. In 2013, Jessie was given The Daily Record’s Leading Women Award, which honors 50 women, who are 40 years of age or younger, for the accomplishments they have made so far in their careers.. A client of Jessie’s recently wrote on Avvo, “My organization, KIPP DC, hired Jessie in an administrative matter with civil rights implications. Jessie’s work ethic, intellect, and work product were unparalleled. Jessie accomplished more in a short period of time than a team of attorneys could have managed in twice as long, so it’s unsurprising that Jessie’s excellent work led to a favorable outcome. Notably, numerous individuals within my organization read Jessie’s brief in our matter and commented that it was the best written product they had read in a year. I also appreciated Jessie’s responsiveness — I never had to question our progress on any front. You can’t find a better attorney than Jessie.”. Prior to joining the firm, Jessie served as the 2010-2011 Francis D. Murnaghan, Jr. Appellate Advocacy Fellow at the Public Justice Center in Baltimore, where she represented clients and authored amicus briefs in federal and Maryland appellate courts on a variety of civil rights and anti-poverty issues.. After law school, Jessie clerked for the Honorable Catherine C. Blake on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.. During law school, Jessie served as a Submissions Editor for both the Yale Law & Policy Review and the Yale Journal of Law & Feminism. She worked extensively in the area of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights as co-director of Yale’s LGBT Rights Litigation Clinic and as a legal intern with the ACLU LGBT and HIV/AIDS Rights Project and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Jessie also volunteered with the D.C. Employment Justice Center’s Workers’ Rights Clinic and Loyola Law School’s Hurricane Katrina Legal Clinic.. As an undergraduate, Jessie won the Spirit of Princeton Award in recognition of her leadership in campus activism.

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Brian McGiverin began his career as a civil rights attorney. With the Texas Civil Rights Project, he lead complex litigation in courts across the state, representing students, prisoners, and demonstrators. His cases challenged police abuse, suppression of free speech, and cruel and unusual punishment.. Brian has also been closely involved with several grassroots and community organizations in Austin. He believes deeply in making the world better.. At Dietz, Lawrence & McGiverin, Brian is still working for social justice. He protects the rights of defendants in the criminal justice system, and defends consumers’ rights against debt collectors, foreclosure, and eviction.

When I’m not advocating for my clients, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and supporting my community. As a proud father, I understand the importance of protecting what matters most, whether that’s a loved one, a dream, or a future. Outside of the office, I enjoy fishing and believe in balancing hard work with relaxation. I’m also deeply committed to giving back, and I actively participate in local charity events and initiatives. My approach to law is rooted in integrity, and I always aim to make a positive impact—whether in the courtroom or in the community.

Steven is experienced in handling a number of different cases and clients. He is well versed in handling major corporate clients, small business owners and individuals requiring experienced legal services and insightful legal counseling.. Mr. Terrill is a seasoned litigator with experience in the following areas:. A member of the Oklahoma Bar Association and Tulsa Bar Association, Steven is active in the local bar association. Mr. Terrill has been admitted to the United States District Court in the Western, Northern and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma.. Mr. Terrill has previously worked for Eldridge Cooper Steichen & Leach and Secrest Hill Butler & Secrest. Prior to his association with those firms, Steven had a thriving private practice where he had several local oil and gas clients. Steven is involved in the local Tulsa community and has been involved in pro bono work for the juvenile court in Tulsa County.. Steven Terrill is a native to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Steven received his undergraduate degree at the University of Oklahoma and his law degree from the University of Tulsa, College of Law. Steven, his wife Allison and son Jack are members of First Baptist Church in Tulsa, OK.

James Randazzo is not only a founding partner of Portale Randazzo LLP, he is also one of Westchester County's most respected criminal defense and civil litigation attorneys. Mr. Randazzo earned his Juris Doctor from Saint John's University School of Law in 1989 and quickly joined Westchester County's District Attorney's Office as an Assistant District Attorney. He served in this position for six years and, over that time, tried more than 30 trials to verdict. Mr. Randazzo then entered the civil litigation arena and worked for some of New York's most prestigious firms. His experience as head counsel in various types of civil cases has made him a sought-after lecturer for both schools and municipalities on topics such as civil rights violations, municipal law, and various other matters. Now a founding partner at Portale Randazzo LLP, Mr. Randazzo joins fellow former Westchester County Prosecutor Richard Portale in a practice that spans criminal defense and various civil litigation issues-- including personal injury, police brutality, and institutional defense. To inquire about representation, call Portale Randazzo LLP today to request a consultation.

I am a Helena attorney who is proud to fight for the rights of Montanans.  I enjoy helping others, and guiding them through the toughest portions of their life.

For over 30 years, Attorney Marsha V. Kazarosian has represented plaintiffs in the areas of civil rights, discrimination, and personal injury, as well as family law litigation and criminal defense. Attorney Kazarosian is also an experienced mediator, resolving cases involving professional negligence, contracts, personal injury, and business disputes.. Attorney Kazarosian vigorously advocates for her clients to reach the best results. She has a consistent and proven record of success as demonstrated by her 10.0 Superb rating from and her Martindale Peer Review Rating of AV Preeminent. Boston magazine again recognized her as a Top Boston Lawyer in 2024,.. She has been listed as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers publication every year since 2006 in areas including Civil Rights, Personal Injury Litigation and Family Law and is recognized by the publication as one of the Top 50 Women Super Lawyers in MA and one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Massachusetts. In 2006, Attorney Kazarosian was featured in Massachusetts Super Lawyers Magazine’s cover story, showcasing her career biography and her climb to national recognition.. In 2024, Attorney Kazarosian was inducted as a fellow of the American College of Trial Attorneys, and currently sits on the state Committee.. Best Lawyers©, the oldest and most respected attorney ranking service in the world, which publishes its attorney listings in partnership with U.S. News & World Report and other media partners, has also recognized Attorney Kazarosian in the fields of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Litigation, Civil Rights, and Employment Law, nad named her Lawyer of the Year in Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Boston in 2023.. Attorney Kazarosian has been involved in ground-breaking legal cases, including a multimillion-dollar verdict in a gender discrimination suit against the Haverhill Golf and Country Club, the first case of its kind to go to trial in the country. As a result of extensive post-trial litigation and appeals, the victory in Borne, et al. v. Haverhill Golf and Country Club, Inc. became a landmark case in the nation for gender discrimination in a country club/membership-based club setting. Attorney Kazarosian continues to fight against gender discrimination and has affirmed her stature as a leading litigator in discrimination cases.. Attorney Kazarosian continues to fight discrimination, police excessive force, and sexual harassment in the workplace. In 2016, she succeeded in the First Circuit Court of Appeals by overturning the dismissal of a case filed by her client in the US District Court in Boston when a Lawrence, MA police officer raped her client while on duty. In 2001, she defeated claims of disability discrimination in a landmark case against the manager of a racquetball club who was sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act in the case of Kuketz v. Petronelli.. Among Attorney Kazarosian’s high-profile criminal cases is her representation of one of the then-juvenile defendants accused of the murder of Gregory Smart in New Hampshire. The national attention of that murder case inspired tremendous media coverage including two movies: one with Helen Hunt entitled “Murder in New Hampshire, the Pamela Smart Case,” and one with Nicole Kidman entitled “To Die For.” Attorney Kazarosian has twice appeared on the Oxygen Network series Snapped related to the Pamela Smart murder case, which has also been the subject of an episode of American Justice.

Ms. Anderson represents individuals, businesses and governmental entities in the areas of civil rights, personal injury, general tort liability and employment matters.  Ms. Anderson has excellent trial skills and has served as lead or co-counsel in numerous trails.  She has also successfully briefed and argued appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.  Ms. Anderson has more than fifteen years experience and is well respected in the legal community.  Ms. Anderson has received an AV Martindale-Hubbell rating, the highest rating possible for legal experience and professionalism, from her peers.  She also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law teaching evidence and trial practice skills.