Atty. Mitchell Garber
Mitch Garber is a partner in the law firm of Worth, Longworth & London, LLP which specializes in the representation of members of law enforcement. Since 1997, the law firm has been counsel to the New York City Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, the union representing over 23,000 New York City Police Officers.
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Mitchell Garber is a Partner based in Roslyn Heights, New York, practicing at Worth, Longworth & London, LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on government and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1981) and Florida (1981). Educated at Pace University School of Law J.D. (—). Serves clients in Roslyn Heights, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mitch Garber is a partner in the law firm of Worth, Longworth & London, LLP which specializes in the representation of members of law enforcement
- Since 1997, the law firm has been counsel to the New York City Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, the union representing over 23,000 New York City Police Officers
- In that capacity, Mitch has advocated on behalf of countless police officers in criminal investigations, departmental disciplinary matters and complex federal civil rights trials
- Previously, Mitch was a prosecutor for over eight years in the Bronx District Attorney's Office, specializing in prosecuting sexual assault crimes
- For his work with the F.B.I.-N.Y.P.D
- Sexual Exploitation of Children Task Force, he was recognized by the Director of the F.B.I
- In 2010, Mitch was invited to participate in the Los Angeles Police Department, Force Investigation Division, training program regarding investigation and representation of officers involved in deadly use of force incidents
- In consultation with Senator Patrick Leahy's office, Mitch helped draft the 2010 amendment to HR 218, the federal law giving retired members of the law enforcement the legal right to carry a firearm interstate
- In 2012, Mitch was selected to participate and graduated from the F.B.I
- Citizens' Academy, a program designed for community leaders to gain in depth exposure to the mission and operation of the F.B.I. and has continued his involvement by participating in community outreach projects
- In 2013, Mitch was appointed a member of incoming N.Y.P.D
- Commissioner William J. Bratton's Transition Team, participating in an extensive review of Department personnel and procedures to assist the Police Commissioner in succeeding in his goal of a true partnership between the N.Y.P.D. and the community it serves
- Mitch has lectured to various law enforcement groups, including the Westchester County Chiefs of Police Association and the Police Conference of New York and has been recognized by his peers, recently receiving awards from the National Law Enforcement Associates and the F.B.I
- National Academy Associates, N.Y.S./Eastern Canada Chapter
- Mitch has long been active in his community, having served as counsel to his religious organization, founded a not-for-profit youth travel baseball program and organized basketball tournaments whose proceeds were donated to cancer research
- Mitch and his dog, Rudy, recently became a therapy animal team through "Pet Partners," becoming certified to provide pet therapy to hospitalized pediatric patients, elderly residents of nursing homes and veterans at VA facilities
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Roslyn Heights are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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