Andrew C. Laufer

Andrew C. Laufer is a civil rights and personal injury lawyer at The Law Office of Andrew C. Laufer, PLLC, who represents people harmed by police misconduct and prison abuse. His work focuses on false arrest, malicious prosecution, excessive force, and other claims involving law enforcement. With more than 21 years of litigation experience in and around New York City, he brings steady advocacy to difficult cases. He helps clients understand their rights, prepare their claims, and seek accountability when public officials or institutions cause serious harm through unlawful actions.

Mr. Laufer earned a J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law, where he studied law and served as an American Bar Association Representative. He also took part in student council and the Rugby Football Club. Before law school, he earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University at Albany. His education helped prepare him for civil rights litigation, legal writing, courtroom work, and careful review of facts in cases involving police misconduct and prison abuse.

Mr. Laufer has spent his career litigating civil rights actions in state and federal courts across New York. He has also lectured for the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, where he helped other attorneys learn about claims involving false arrest, malicious prosecution, and excessive force. His writing for the association’s Bill of Particulars further reflects his focus on police accountability. Through these efforts, he has contributed to both client representation and wider legal education for lawyers handling similar matters.

Andrew C. Laufer helps people by giving victims of misconduct a fair path to be heard. Police misconduct and prison abuse cases can be stressful, confusing, and emotionally difficult for clients. He works to present the facts clearly, challenge improper conduct, and pursue fair results through civil litigation. His professional memberships, including trial lawyer and police accountability organizations, reflect a continued commitment to civil rights work. Clients seeking help after official abuse can turn to him for focused legal guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, The Law Office of Andrew C. Laufer PLLC
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member of the Board of Directors, New York State Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, National Police Accountability Project
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Brooklyn Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Quinnipiac University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University at Albany
  BA in Political Science

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