KAISHIAN & MORTAZAVI LLC

Bringing aggressive and experienced legal representation to your corner.

  • Contact us for a free consultation at info@kaishianlaw.com or by phone at (347) 662-2421.

  • Knowledge is power, and knowing your rights is an important tool in your toolbox for self-protection and community safety.

    We conduct Know Your Rights trainings for schools, community groups, organizers, advocates, and others.

    Contact us if you are interested in holding a Know Your Rights training.

  • Email press@kaishianlaw.com.

Civil Rights

We sue for New Yorkers whose rights have been violated by the NYPD, the DOC, ACS, and other government agencies. We represent New Yorkers who had their rights violated through:

  • Excessive Force

  • False Arrest

  • Assault

  • Unlawful Detention

  • Police Harassment

  • Gender-Based Violence & Discrimination

  • Malicious Prosecution

  • AND MORE. Contact us for a free consultation if your rights have been violated, or if you are unsure whether state conduct was lawful in your case.

Wrongful Death

We bring lawsuits to recover compensation for you and your family if your loved one has been killed, including those who have been killed on Rikers Island and in custody. We are here to help family members during the most difficult time in their lives.

Personal Injury

We sue insurance companies, corporations, businesses, municipalities, and private individuals for injuries caused by their conduct.

Criminal Defense

We have years of experience defending New Yorkers facing all levels of charges from the State, from minor misdemeanors to the most serious felonies carrying a possible sentence of life in prison.

Worksite Accidents

We represent construction workers and other employees who have been hurt on the job, and help them navigate the compensation process while they focus on healing.

Advocating for you.

Some fights for your rights are won in courthouses; others are won in the court of public opinion. You need a legal team that can think on its feet and deliver both.

That team is Kaishian & Mortazavi LLC.

  • Maryanne K. Kaishian is a lifelong New Yorker who began her career as a public defender in Brooklyn. She defended individuals against allegations made against them by the State, ranging from minor violations to the most serious felonies. She was named Senior Policy Counsel for Brooklyn Defender Services, one of the largest indigent defense providers in New York City. Her focus was on police misconduct and the criminalization of young New Yorkers, particularly through so-called gang policing tactics, surveillance, and exposure to the horrors of Rikers Island and other incarceration.

    MK began her private practice to bring this same fight against government overreach to civil rights work. Since then, MK has handled a variety of complex civil and criminal representation matters in both State and Federal Court. She has continued to conduct Know Your Rights trainings and provide other support, including defense representation, to young people who have been ensnared by the criminal legal system. She works closely with community organizations and advocates, and believes in connecting individuals with the support they need outside of discrete legal representation.

    MK is a member of the New York State Bar and is admitted to practice in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

  • S. Masoud Mortazavi is a first-generation American who was born in Sacramento, California, and grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah before coming to New York for law school. Masoud has broad legal experience, including time spent practicing as a court attorney for a Supreme Court Justice presiding over criminal matters in Queens County, but he has spent most of his career litigating complex civil cases.

    Masoud handles all types of civil litigation cases. He takes particular pride in representing New Yorkers who are harmed or injured at work, many of whom have been discouraged from seeking the help and healing they deserve because of financial or immigration concerns. Masoud takes time with each client to ensure that their concerns are addressed, and their safety and comfort is paramount. He handles their litigation with expertise, ensuring that they can focus on healing while he focuses on securing the best possible outcome.

    Masoud is a member of the New York State Bar and is admitted to practice in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

AGGRESSIVE AND EXPERIENCED REPRESENTATION THAT YOU CAN AFFORD.

Civil rights and personal injury cases are brought at no up-front cost to you. KAISHIAN & MORTAZAVI LLC is only paid if you settle your case or are awarded damages. 
certain Criminal defense representation may be provided on a sliding-scale basis. Please inquire about our sliding-scale options and we will endeavor to work with you to find a rate you can pay.