“The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its prisons.” ― Fyodor Dostoevsky
KOOB & MAGOOLAGHAN
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
PARTNERS
Elizabeth L. Koob, JD New York University School of Law, BA Barnard College of Columbia University. Prior to founding the firm Elizabeth worked for Bronx Legal Services and also part time for the Legal Services Staff Association, District 65, UAW.
Joan Magoolaghan, JD Hofstra University School of Law, BA State University of New York at Oswego. Prior to founding the firm Joan worked for Westchester Legal Services and as the Managing Attorney of Bronx Legal Services.
HISTORY
Joan and Elizabeth founded their firm in 1987 due to their common interest in civil rights litigation, in particular defending the constitutional rights of prisoners and of all people to be free from discrimination based upon their race, sex, age, or sexual orientation. For twenty years the firm maintained offices in the Seaport area of Lower Manhattan where we were joined by brilliant, dedicated, and inspiring associates and law students, each of whom embraced the firm’s mission. Past associates of the firm are:
Cara Cherry, Esq.
Jenny Huang, Esq.
Keith Donahue, Esq.
Alexander Reinhart, Esq.
Katie Rosenfeld, Esq.
A law office cannot run effectively and efficiently without a dedicated Office Manager, and we were held together throughout our time in NYC by one of the best in the business – Zenida Gonzalez.
In 2007, as staff moved on to new challenges and the partners wanted more time with their families, the firm downsized and relocated to Yonkers.
WORK
K&M has litigated cases in all of New York’s federal district courts, the Second Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. The firm has had many successes in furthering the rights of prisoners in the areas of health care, safe and humane treatment, and due process. K&M has defended women, persons of color, older persons, migrant day laborers, and gays against discrimination and harassment in the workplace and in housing and public services. The firm also developed an expertise in disability benefits litigation and in public housing. Since 2007 the firm has served as General Counsel to the Housing Authority of the City of Yonkers and has been involved in the rehabilitation of all public housing units in Yonkers.
A more complete list of the firm’s important cases can be found here.
CONTACT
The firm is currently not accepting new cases but is available to consult with attorneys litigating in our areas of expertise.
Telephone: (914) 964-8888
Facsimile: (914) 964-8801
Address: 221 Devoe Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10705
[by appointment only]
E-mail for Elizabeth: elk@kmlaw-ny.com
E-mail for Joan: jm@kmlaw-ny.com