Vince F. Sykes Esq.

Vince F. Sykes is the founder and managing partner of Sykes & Associates, a New York civil rights litigation practice representing individuals in cases involving police misconduct, employment discrimination, and catastrophic injury.

For more than fifteen years, Mr. Sykes has litigated complex matters in federal and state courts involving constitutional violations, workplace discrimination, and serious injury claims. His practice focuses on holding government entities, law enforcement agencies, and employers accountable when misconduct or negligence causes serious harm.

Before entering the legal profession, Mr. Sykes spent more than fifteen years in Silicon Valley as a data communications engineer. He held leadership roles in product development and marketing at Cisco Systems and Alcatel-Lucent. His technical background informs a disciplined and analytical approach to complex litigation and case investigation.

Mr. Sykes is a veteran of the United States Air Force and earned his Juris Doctor cum laude from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. He also holds an Executive MBA from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

Litigation Approach

Civil rights litigation often requires careful investigation, strategic legal analysis, and disciplined advocacy. Mr. Sykes approaches each matter with a focus on preparation, evidence development, and trial readiness when necessary to pursue accountability for violations of constitutional and legal right

Courts & Jurisdictions

Mr. Sykes represents clients in federal and state courts throughout New York, including the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, U.S. Immigration Courts, and New York State Supreme Courts.