Michael Lumer

For more than twenty-three years Michael Lumer has fought for victims of police and government misconduct. Michael graduated in 1995 from Brooklyn Law School, where he was a Richardson Scholar, a recipient of the Edward Sparer Public Interest Fellowship, and an editor on the Brooklyn Law Review. Michael, who maintains the legal blog "Fourth and Fourteenth," and has written on criminal procedure law and the historical relationship between race and the death penalty in New York, began his legal career as a criminal defense and civil rights attorney, representing people who had been assaulted, falsely arrested, wrongly prosecuted, or otherwise mistreated by members of law enforcement. Prior to graduating law school, Michael spent several years working as a consultant for J.P. Morgan, and several more in commercial banking. Michael has also represented individuals, businesses, and corporations in criminal, commercial, and employment litigation in both state and federal courts. Through his extensive experience, hard work and commitment, Michael has consistently achieved outstanding results for his clients, recovering millions of dollars in settlements and judgments.

• Constitutional Law

• Free Consultation
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• Contingent Fees

New York

Since 1996

US Dist Ct., EDNY

Since 1996

US Dist Ct., SDNY

Since 1996

2nd Circuit

Since 1999

Brooklyn Law School

J.D. (1995)

1992 - 1995

Honors: Richardson Scholar, Edward Sparer Public Interest Fellow

Activities: Notes and Comments Editor, Brooklyn Law Review

City University of New York - Hunter College

B.A. | Political Science, Philosophy

1988 - 1991

Honors: Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Thomas Hunter Honors Program

New York County Lawyers' Association

Member

2015 - Current

Activities: Member of the Civil Liberties and Federal Courts sections.

New York State Bar  # 2740017

Member

1996 - Current