Paul Messing

Paul Messing is a seasoned civil rights attorney based in New York with decades of experience litigating cases against law enforcement agencies and government entities. He has built a reputation as a tenacious advocate for individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by police officers and other state actors, handling matters ranging from excessive force and false arrest to unlawful detention and civil rights deprivations under federal and state law.

Throughout his career, Messing has represented plaintiffs in high-profile civil rights matters in federal and state courts, focusing particularly on cases arising under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. His work has encompassed wrongful death actions, claims of unreasonable search and seizure, and systemic misconduct by municipal police departments. He is known for his thorough preparation, strategic litigation approach, and commitment to securing meaningful accountability from government defendants.

Messing has been recognized within the New York legal community for his dedication to civil liberties and his willingness to take on complex, difficult cases against powerful institutional defendants. His practice reflects a longstanding commitment to ensuring that victims of police misconduct and government abuse have access to effective legal representation and that those responsible are held to account through the judicial system.