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Joseph C. Maya is a employment and education attorney based in Westport, Connecticut, practicing at Maya Murphy PC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in New York (1990) and Connecticut (1996). Educated at University of Michigan (—, 1988) and New York University (—, 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Education Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Westport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Maya grew up in Brooklyn, New York
- He attended New York University
- While at NYU, he worked as a paralegal for Brown, Wood, Ivey, Mitchell & Petty (now Sidley Austin Brown Wood)
- He also interned for the Legal Aid Society of New York and Legal Services of New York City
- Upon graduating from NYU, Mr. Maya worked full time as a paralegal prior to attending law school at the University of Michigan
- Upon graduating from Michigan Law School, Mr. Maya began his legal career at Rogers & Wells (now Clifford Chance), as an Associate Attorney
- In order to pursue his passion for employment law Mr. Maya joined the NYC Human Rights Commission, Law Enforcement Bureau where he prosecuted claims alleging employment discrimination against employers
- After five years at the Commission, Mr. Maya started his own firm practicing exclusively in the area of employment law
- Over the years many clients asked Mr. Maya to represent them in other matters, involving various practice areas
- Eventually, Mr. Maya expanded the firm adding lawyers with expertise in other practice areas
- Today, Mr. Maya represents both individuals and corporations in employment contracts, severance negotiations, non-competition agreements, and in complex commercial contract disputes
- Several decades ago Mr. Maya began practicing in the area of Education law
- Today, he represents children and families in educational matters related to Special Education (IEP/504) and accommodations, discipline, expulsion and suspension
- Mr. Maya is licensed to practice law in New York and Connecticut
- He is also admitted to the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the District of Connecticut
- Mr. Maya also has extensive experience in arbitrations and mediations of disputes
- Mr. Maya lives in Westport, CT with his wife (and law partner, Susan) and his children
- He enjoys playing racquetball
- He has finished the NYC Marathon three times
- Mr. Maya can be reached in the New York office at (212) 682-5700 ext. 110
- He can be reached in the Connecticut office at (203) 221-3100 ext. 110
- His email address is JMaya@Mayalaw.com
- He is available to consult evenings and weekends if necessary
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph C. Maya handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Joseph C. Maya is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Connecticut →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Joseph C. Maya is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Connecticut →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Westport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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