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Vik Pawar, Esq., Litigation and Trial Attorney
Vik earned his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and his law degree from Seton Hall University. After obtaining his law degree, he completed clerkships in both the trial and appellate courts. Vik worked for the New York City Law Department and NYPD Legal before starting his own practice. He currently authors a book on 42 USC 1983 litigation and forms by Wolters Kluwer.
He represents clients throughout the United States and counsels clients in foreign countries, including but not limited to the U.K., UAE, Spain, Italy, Central America, South America, Mexico, India, and many more.
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Vik concentrates his practice primarily on litigation, trials, and appeals in state, federal, and other governmental and administrative matters, including criminal defense, civil rights and constitutional law, and commercial matters.
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Bar Admissions
- New York
- New Jersey
- California (ph)
- Florida (ph)
- Illinois (ph)
- Michigan (ph)
- Southern District of New York
- Eastern District of New York
- Northern District of New York
- District of New Jersey
- Eastern District of Michigan
- Eastern District of Texas
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- United States Bankruptcy Court
- United States Supreme Court
Affiliations
- Member, Association of Bar of NYC, Federal Legislation Committee
- Member, American Inn of Courts
- Faculty – Practicing Law Institute
- Speaker – SDNY Court’s Pilot Program
- Member, American Inn of Courts
Notable Cases
- Successfully defended a client accused of being a top-tier manager in a $250 million Ponzi scheme. Obtained dismissal of federal criminal charges.
- Defended a client accused of grand larceny.
- Represented detainees who were assaulted in prison.
- Represented criminal defense lawyers who were issued Grand Jury Subpoenas, which resulted in a precedent-setting case before the New Jersey Supreme Court.
- Represented defendants in high-profile civil rights actions that resulted in defense verdicts.
- Represented a bio-tech company in lawsuit against competitor under Lanham Act.
- Represented a media firm in an action under the Copyright Act that resulted in dismissal of the action.
- Represented individuals who were alleged to participate in enterprise corruption and RICO.
- Represented individuals accused of drug offenses and trafficking.
- Represented individuals accused under the Hobbs Act.
- Represented individuals accused of Conspiracy to Violate Narcotics Offenses.
- Represented an Indian Conglomerate in various lawsuits filed in the United States.
- Represented a chef who faced a multi-million dollar lawsuit from singer Jay-Z and Beyonce.
- Represented a software company in copyright action in federal court and before the AAA and the Court of Appeals.
- Represented employees under Title VII against various private and governmental entities.
- Represented a publishing company in a California action that resulted in a favorable decision for the company.
- Represented numerous plaintiffs under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983
- Represented plaintiffs and defendants in a class action filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Represented plaintiffs under 42 U.S.C. Section 1981 against private entities.