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Fishman & Neil is a public interest law firm that was formed in 1995 by James B. Fishman and Steven A. Neil. The firm specializes in advocating for the rights of tenants and consumers in all state and federal courts and administrative agencies. The firm has more than fifty years of experience representing tenants and consumers. The firm also handles a wide variety of commerical and real estate litigation, in addition to real estate transaction and personal bankruptcy practice. |
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305 Broadway Suite 900 New York, NY 10007 (Between Thomas and Duane)
Telephone: (212) 897-5840
Fax: (212) 897-5841 |
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Our law firm is committed to providing the highest level of legal services to tenants and consumers. We have represented numerous tenants involved in eviction proceedings, "HP" Actions and luxury deregulation cases.
The firm also specializes in cases involving consumer rights. We have represented clients in cases involving credit reporting and debt collection abuses, privacy, and deceptive business pratices, as well as unlawful debt collection and uncnscionable arbitration agreements.
From its inception, the firm has fought for and secured many important rights for tenants and consumers. |
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