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Experienced Title IX Attorneys in New York
Duffy Law, LLP is a nationally recognized law firm dedicated to defending the rights of students, faculty, and employees in Title IX and conduct code cases. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys specialize in navigating complex university disciplinary processes, ensuring fair treatment for both complainants and respondents. We advocate for gender equity in education and employment, addressing issues ranging from sexual misconduct allegations to athletic discrimination.Our team provides strategic legal counsel, leveraging deep institutional knowledge to secure favorable outcomes through administrative appeals, litigation, and policy reform. We prioritize client-centered representation, combining legal expertise with compassionate support to protect academic and professional futures.
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Title IX Defense
Conduct Code Violations
Gender Equity Advocacy
Academic Integrity Cases
Student Defense Appeals
Faculty Discrimination Claims
Athletic Compliance
Retaliation Protection
Policy Reform Consultation
Emergency Legal Intervention
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in Title IX litigation
- Our team includes former NCAA athletes and educators with institutional insight
- We provide nationwide representation in university disciplinary proceedings
- Our attorneys have successfully overturned numerous expulsion decisions
- We offer personalized strategy sessions for each client's unique circumstances
What people say
Zealously protect rights
Transformed our experience
Exceptional legal strategy
Compassionate advocates
Secured favorable outcomes
Services
Title IX Defense
We defend students and employees against Title IX sexual misconduct allegations through comprehensive case analysis, evidence review, and strategic hearing representation. Our attorneys leverage deep understanding of university disciplinary protocols to protect clients' academic and professional futures while ensuring procedural fairness throughout investigations.
Conduct Code Violations
Our team represents students accused of violating college conduct codes, including plagiarism, hazing, and alcohol policy breaches. We develop tailored defense strategies that address institutional policies while protecting clients' disciplinary records and future opportunities through negotiated resolutions or formal hearings.
Gender Equity Advocacy
We advocate for equal treatment in educational environments by challenging gender-based discrimination in athletics, employment, and academic programs. Our attorneys help clients navigate complaints about unequal resources, pay disparities, and biased disciplinary practices under Title IX protections.
Student Defense Appeals
Our firm specializes in overturning unfair disciplinary decisions through strategic appeals focused on procedural errors and evidence inconsistencies. We prepare comprehensive appellate briefs and represent clients in hearings to challenge unjust sanctions like suspension or expulsion from educational institutions.
Faculty Discrimination Claims
We represent faculty members facing gender discrimination or retaliation in academic settings, including promotion denials and workplace harassment. Our attorneys help educators file complaints and pursue legal remedies under Title IX protections for fair treatment in university employment matters.
People
Andrew T. Miltenberg
Partner
Recognized Title IX attorney with over 25 years of experience in higher education law. Former collegiate athlete who has represented students and faculty in over 200 disciplinary cases nationwide. Frequently consulted on policy reform and university governance matters.
Felice Duffy
Partner
Former NCAA Division I athlete and federal prosecutor with specialized expertise in student-athlete cases. Has successfully defended over 150 students in Title IX proceedings while advocating for institutional policy improvements across multiple universities.
Stuart Bernstein
Partner
Seasoned litigator with 20+ years focusing on academic integrity cases. Known for overturning expulsion decisions through strategic appeals and demonstrating procedural violations in university disciplinary processes for both students and faculty.
Tara J. Davis
Attorney
Specializes in supporting students with learning disabilities through Title IX proceedings. Combines educational advocacy with legal expertise to ensure fair treatment in disciplinary processes and accommodation requests at the intersection of disability and gender discrimination.
Marybeth Sydor
Attorney
Focuses on Title IX retaliation cases and appeals. Recognized for successfully challenging biased investigation outcomes through detailed policy analysis and demonstrating procedural irregularities in disciplinary processes at both public and private institutions.
Questions
What types of cases does Nesenoff & Miltenberg handle?
We specialize in Title IX cases involving sexual misconduct allegations, conduct code violations, gender discrimination, athletic equity issues, and employment disputes within educational institutions.
Can you represent both complainants and respondents?
Yes, we provide legal counsel to both parties in Title IX proceedings, ensuring fair process and protecting rights throughout the investigation and hearing process.
Do you handle cases outside New York?
Our attorneys represent clients nationwide in university disciplinary matters, with particular expertise in navigating regional accreditation standards and institutional policies.
How do you approach student defense cases?
We develop customized defense strategies focusing on procedural fairness, evidence analysis, and institutional policy compliance while maintaining student privacy and academic standing.
What makes your firm different from general practice attorneys?
Our team combines legal expertise with deep understanding of higher education systems, including former NCAA athlete perspectives and direct experience with over 100 university policies.
