Civil & Human Rights

Attorney Ryan Finn of Finn Law Offices has worked for big law firms and he knows how they approach a legal conflict. He is well known and well respected by state and federal judges and prosecutors based in New York. However, once he is your lawyer, his focus is on you, and only on you. “Team Finn” is relentless in our commitment to you. We mean what we say and say what we mean. We will help you understand your legal circumstances thoroughly, so you can make the best decision on how to proceed. You will be under no pressure to take a plea deal, accept a settlement or take a case to trial just because it might be easier for us. What matters is that no matter what you decide, you will be confident that our attorney can provide you with the results for which you’re hoping.

Ryan Hafey is a distinguished attorney known for his deep commitment to social justice and extensive experience in immigration law. His legal career began at The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, where he provided critical support within the Department of Airports. He later transitioned to Immigration Law, handling complex asylum and deportation cases at a major San Francisco law firm. His work primarily involved representing clients from India, Nepal, and Central America, where he gained a reputation for his meticulous and culturally sensitive approach to legal advocacy. In 2021, Ryan joined a law firm in San Leandro, continuing his focus on immigrant advocacy. He has successfully guided numerous clients, particularly those from Haryana and Punjab, India, through the asylum process. Partnering with Shahzeen, Ryan has expanded his practice to offer Immigration and Naturalization services nationwide. He is licensed in California and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Ryan's academic background, including a Juris Doctorate from UCLA, underpins his compassionate and composed approach to helping clients navigate complex legal challenges, making a significant impact on the lives of immigrant families across the United States.

Gary Schafkopf is a practicing lawyer in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey specializing in Business, Employment, and Real Estate.

Mr. The Muhlstock is admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of the United States of America; the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; the United States District Courts of the Southern District of New York, the Eastern District of New York, the District of New Jersey and the District of Puerto Rico; and all New York and New Jersey State Courts. He has also been admitted pro hac vice in the United States District Courts of: the Southern District of Florida, the Central District of California, the Southern District of Indiana, the District of Minnesota, the Northern District of Illinois, and the United States Bankruptcy Court ​for the Eastern District of New York. Todd D. Muhlstock has been practicing law for 25 years, including as: a Founding Member and Partner in Baker Sanders, LLC (formerly Baker, Sanders, Barshay, Grossman, Fass, The Muhlstock & Neuwirth, LLC) (2005 – 2015); Of Counsel to Barshay, Rizzo & Lopez, PLLC (2021- ); as Of Counsel to Barshay Sanders PLLC (2017-2020); Partner in Sanders, Grossman, Fass & The Muhlstock, PC (2002 – 2005); class action co-counsel with Girard Gibbs LLP (2012 – 2014); Of Counsel for Compliance and Litigation to Eric M. Berman, P.C. (2008 – 2010); General Counsel of The Zeus Organization LLC (2008- 2010); Of Counsel litigator to Sanders, Sanders, Block, Woycik, Veiner & Grossman (2004 – present); Of Counsel for Employment Law and Compliance to Aronova & Associates, LLC (2015 – present); Trial Counsel to Bergman, Bergman, Goldberg Fields & Lamonsoff LLP (2015 – present); Co-Chair and Founder of the Superstorm Sandy Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) (2013 – 2014); Senior Associate with Mergel, Tubman & Grossman (1996 – 2002); and intern with the law firm of O’Dwyer & Bernstein LLP (1995). Many attorneys, judges and television viewers throughout the country have seen Todd D. Muhlstock speaking on various aspects of the law. He has lectured on the law numerous times for the New York State Bar Association as well as The American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America); HarrisMartin Publishing (MDL Conference: Target Data Security Breach Litigation, March 2014); the New York State Judicial Institute where he twice lectured the Justices of the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Terms, First and Second Departments; New York Law School (Labor/Employment Law); Manhattanville College; and The City University of New York School of Law at Queens College – where he was also the Managing Editor of the New York City Law Review and received his Juris Doctor degree in 1996. Additionally, Mr. The Muhlstock has served on the Board of Directors of The Zeus Organization, LLC where he was also on the Executive and Investment Committees and served as Chief Compliance Officer; serves on the Board of Directors of A Gift From Alexa (a not for profit organization fighting the battle against Autism); served on the Executive Committee of NYFAIR (New Yorkers for Fair Automobile Insurance Reform); served on the Executive Committee of the New York Coalition of No Fault Attorneys; served as a judge for the 30th Annual Robert F. Wagner National Moot Court Competition; and has been a television legal expert commentator for several years covering murder, arson and robbery trials on Court TV – appearing on Catherine Crier & Company, Trial Heat and Both Sides. He is also a former member of the American Association for Justice, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the Nassau County Bar Association. Prior to the private practice of law, Mr. Muhlstock served as a law clerk to Acting New York State Supreme Court Justice and Judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York, Honorable Richard F. Braun; worked for the Attorney Grievance Committee of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Second Department; served as a Guardian Ad Litem for the Supreme Court of the State of Florida; and worked as a welfare benefits fraud investigator for the State of Florida Department of Human Services.

Mr. Sutter has been in aviation for over thirty years and has been practicing law for over 25 years. He has represented numerous airmen against the FAA, airlines, and charter operators. His primary background has been in the field of the ADA and employment law. He pioneered the early developments of the ADA and the FMLA eventually arguing one of the first FMLA cases before the United States Supreme Court. He is a zealous advocate of his clients who refuses to bow to the demands of corporate America.

Ryan G. Saharovich was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin. After he obtained his undergraduate degree, Mr. Saharovich attended Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia where he graduated with honors. While at Emory, Mr. Saharovich received the Dean’s Award in Legal Writing and Research, as well as the Custer-Tuggle Award of Excellence in Family Law. Mr. Saharovich also served as a Notes & Comments Editor on the Emory Bankruptcy Developments Journal where he won the 2016 Keith J. Shapiro Award for Excellence in Consumer Bankruptcy Writing for his law review article. Following completion of his first year of law school, Mr. Saharovich worked as a summer clerk in the chambers of United States District Court Judge Jon McCalla, which allowed him to observe and better understand the litigation process. After graduating from law school, Mr. Saharovich worked for Burch, Porter & Johnson where he primarily handled a range of litigation matters including automobile accident, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and commercial litigation cases. In 2019, 2020 and 2021, Mr. Saharovich was named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star. Early on in his career, Mr. Saharovich developed a passion for helping individuals who require legal assistance after suffering an injury to ensure they are fully compensated. Mr. Saharovich currently serves as the chairperson of the Mass Tort Litigation Group at NST. In this role, he handles complex cases related to pharmaceutical injuries and injuries stemming from product defects. As the largest Tennessee-based personal injury law firm, NST has the resources, experience, and legal knowledge required to represent injured individuals throughout the entire litigation process. Outside of work, Mr. Saharovich serves on the board for Bornblum Jewish Community School and previously served as Legal Counsel on the executive board of Thrive Memphis. Mr. Saharovich is also an avid sports fan that spends much of his time watching the St. Louis Cardinals, Memphis Tigers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Tennessee Titans.

Matthew J. Fogelman is a founding partner of Fogelman Law LLC. Mr. Fogelman’s litigation practice is focused on employment law and personal injury cases. He is an experienced trial lawyer, having won a number of significant cases on behalf of plaintiffs, including prevailing before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in a ground-breaking disability discrimination case involving an employee’s right to use medical marijuana off-site. Mr. Fogelman also reached a settlement in a catastrophic personal injury case for $11.5 million, one of the largest settlement in Massachusetts in 2024. Mr. Fogelman has also prevailed on a race and gender discrimination case in Middlesex County for $2.5 million, and on an age discrimination case in Norfolk County, securing a $1.2 million verdict at trial for his client. The firm also recently settled a wrongful death / dram shop case for $2.2 million at mediation. For his work on the Barbuto medical marijuana employment case, Mr. Fogelman was named one of the “Lawyers of the Year” for 2017 by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly; he also received the award for most outstanding 2017 “Professional Achievement” of any member by USA500, a prominent networking group of lawyers and other professionals, out of 650 members. For eight consecutive years (2018-2025), Mr. Fogelman has been selected as a “Top 100 Super Lawyer” for both Massachusetts and New England, a distinction received by only 100 lawyers out of nearly 44,000 lawyers in Mass. and nearly 80,000 in New England. In the employment arena, Mr. Fogelman has litigated cases ranging from Wage Act and overtime cases to discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation matters. He has significant experience advising employees on non-compete and severance agreements. In the personal injury realm, Mr. Fogelman has extensive experience litigating complex personal injury cases and emotionally-charged cases, including allegations of sexual abuse and wrongful death, as well as car collisions, slip-and-falls, and dog bites, among many others. Mr. Fogelman is the current Vice President of the prestigious Massachusetts Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA), the leading plaintiffs’ lawyer group in the state. He will serve as President starting in the summer of 2026.

Washington estate planning attorney Matthew M. Luedke has become a trusted advocate for families seeking clarity, protection, and long-term security. Serving clients across the state as the managing attorney of Elevated Estate Planning, P.S., Matthew leads a respected, client-centered practice dedicated to helping individuals preserve what matters most: their assets, autonomy, and their loved ones' futures. For over a decade, Matthew has dedicated his career to guiding families through some of life's most significant legal decisions. His practice spans the full spectrum of estate planning and elder law, including wills and trusts, powers of attorney, estate tax planning, Medicaid and long-term care strategies, elder law matters, and probate and estate administration. His work reflects a deep commitment to ensuring that every client receives a plan tailored to their unique goals and challenges. Matthew's legal journey is defined by his focus on protection, preparation, and peace of mind. He has helped countless families navigate complex issues, including rising long-term care costs, incapacity planning, wealth transfer strategies, and the intricate requirements of probate. Whether addressing elder law concerns or crafting comprehensive estate plans, he approaches each case with precision, empathy, and an unwavering dedication to doing what is right for his clients. Matthew earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law and is a member of the Washington State Bar Association. He is additionally recognized as a Washington Super Lawyer, a distinction that reflects his professionalism, client focus, and excellence in the field of estate planning and elder law. Today, Matthew remains a respected presence in the legal community and a trusted resource for families seeking peace of mind in uncertain times. His dedication to thoughtful planning, client education, and personalized service continues to shape the strong reputation of Elevated Estate Planning, P.S.