CIVIL LITIGATION

Although Levitt & Kaizer is widely recognized as one of New York’s premier federal criminal defense firms, our attorneys are also experienced civil litigators. We bring the same strategic, aggressive, and disciplined approach that defines our criminal defense work to our civil litigation practice — whether we are representing plaintiffs, defending individuals and corporations, or being trusted by the U.S. Department of Justice to defend its employees in civil suits.

Plaintiff-Side Civil Litigation

We have secured millions of dollars in compensation for clients in high-stakes civil cases, including:

Wrongful conviction litigation, obtaining substantial recoveries for the wrongfully accused and incarcerated.
Personal injury and wrongful death claims, including catastrophic and fatal injuries, where we have negotiated and litigated for meaningful compensation for victims and their families.
Complex civil rights and tort actions arising from government misconduct and other wrongful acts.

Our experience in federal court gives us a unique edge in navigating complex liability, damages, and procedural issues — the same issues that often stall or derail less experienced counsel. We understand that when you've been harmed you want -- and are entitled to -- swift justice and appropriate compensation, because justice delayed is justice denied. We therefore move aggressively to resolve your case quickly, consistently with the need to assure that your compensation is commensurate with the harm you suffered.

Defense of Civil Actions

We are equally skilled in defending individuals, corporations, and public employees against civil claims:

Successfully defending civil RICO and state racketeering suits, obtaining dismissals and favorable settlements where plaintiffs were seeking astronomical damages.
Defending a wide range of claims including fraud, civil rights violations, forced labor allegations, and personal injury suits.
Defending health care providers, pharmacists and medical equipment providers against private and governmental civil litigation
Trusted by the Department of Justice in numerous cases to represent federal employees in civil litigation, when the government requires experienced outside counsel.

Our federal criminal defense background makes us especially effective in defending against civil actions. We are accustomed to confronting the government, understanding its strategies, and anticipating its moves. That same skill set gives us a decisive advantage when defending private clients against aggressive plaintiffs’ counsel.

Our Approach:

Strategic early case assessment to shape the litigation landscape.
Proven track record of winning dismissals and securing favorable settlements.
Skilled at complex federal practice, including discovery, dispositive motions, and trial.
Ability to litigate against government entities and private plaintiffs with equal force.
Deep experience representing both individual and entities.

A TYPICAL “THANK YOU”

We receive numerous “thank yous” from grateful clients, many of which can be found here and here. Here’s one:

I'm lucky to have had Nick Kaizer represent me.

Mr. Kaizer represented me during a traumatic personal injury case. Nick battled for me as if he was battling for his own son. I felt as if my uncle were handling the case.
There was enormous comfort knowing Nick and his team at Levitt & Kaizer were always there if I needed them. I'm thrilled with the results.
Thank you Nick

Contact Us

📞 Call Levitt & Kaizer: office (212) 480-4000 cell (917) 324-4000

📍 Office: 40 Fulton Street, Suite 1702, New York, NY 10038-1850

🖥️ Website: www.levittandkaizer.com