About Us

15+ Years Litigation Experience | Federal Civil Rights Litigation | Millions Compensatory Damages

Civil Rights Litigation Practice

Sykes & Associates is a New York civil rights litigation firm representing individuals whose rights have been violated by law enforcement, employers, and other institutions. The practice focuses on police misconduct, employment discrimination, and wrongful death and catastrophic injury matters arising from misconduct or negligence. Based in New York, the firm represents clients throughout New York City, the Hudson Valley, and surrounding communities. Each matter is approached with careful investigation, disciplined legal strategy, and a commitment to holding wrongdoers accountable through the civil justice system.

The firm’s work focuses on three core areas of civil litigation:

Police Misconduct — civil rights claims involving false arrest, excessive force, unlawful searches, and other constitutional violations.

Employment Discrimination — workplace claims involving discrimination, retaliation, and failure to accommodate disabilities.

Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injury — serious injury and wrongful death cases arising from negligence, abuse of authority, or dangerous conditions.

These matters often involve complex factual investigation and litigation in federal and state courts. The firm approaches each case with disciplined preparation, strategic advocacy, and trial-ready representation.

Our Team & Litigation Partners

Sykes & Associates operates as a focused civil rights litigation practice supported by an experienced team of legal professionals.

The firm maintains a dedicated litigation support team responsible for case management, document preparation, and client coordination, ensuring that matters are handled efficiently and with precision.

In complex or high-stakes matters, the firm works with a network of experienced trial lawyers, co-counsel, and strategic partners developed through years of civil rights litigation. This approach allows the firm to assemble the resources and expertise necessary to litigate against government entities, law enforcement agencies, and institutional defendants.

This flexible structure enables the firm to scale as needed while maintaining direct attorney involvement, disciplined case preparation, and a trial-ready approach to litigation.

Sykes & Associates represents clients in civil rights and catastrophic injury cases in state and federal courts throughout New York.

Attorney Referrals & Co-Counsel

Sykes & Associates regularly works with attorneys and law firms on civil rights and catastrophic injury litigation.

Many civil rights cases arise in connection with criminal defense matters, workplace disputes, or other litigation where constitutional or employment rights have been violated. Attorneys who identify potential civil rights claims may refer those matters to the firm for evaluation and litigation.

The firm also collaborates with co-counsel on complex cases requiring additional resources, specialized expertise, or multi-jurisdictional litigation. Over the years, Sykes & Associates has developed strong working relationships with experienced attorneys and litigation partners who assist in the investigation and prosecution of significant civil rights matters.

Attorneys interested in discussing potential referrals or co-counsel arrangements are welcome to contact the firm.