Gabriel P. Harvis, Esq.
Partner, Co-Chair Civil Rights Division at EEP Law
Education
Brooklyn Law School, J.D.
Trinity College, B.A.
Bar admissions
New York
LANGUAGES
English
Known for his rigorous and innovative litigation style, Gabe Harvis represents factually innocent plaintiffs in federal and state wrongful conviction claims. Gabe also manages EEP’s Civil Rights Division, supervising the prosecution of an array of constitutional cases involving government misconduct and abuse.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
National Police Accountability Project
City Bar Task Force on Mass Incarceration
City Bar Committee on Drugs and the Law
Federal Bar Council
selected decisions
- Cordero v. City of New York, 282 F. Supp. 3d 549 (E.D.N.Y. 2017) (denying summary judgment on NYPD perjury Monell claim)
- Martinez v. City of New York, 2018 WL 604019 (E.D.N.Y. Jan. 24, 2018) (recommending terminating sanctions against City of New York for discovery misconduct)
- Franks v. City of New York, 2013 WL 6002946 (E.D.N.Y. Nov. 12, 2013) (ordering production of labeled photographs of NYPD officers)
- Cordero v. City of New York, 2017 WL 2116699 (E.D.N.Y. May 12, 2017) (imposing sanctions against City attorney for deposition interference)
Bar admissions
- Judge blasts city for delays in Queens police abuse case. The New York Times – 1/25/2018
- The arrest was a bust. The officers got overtime anyway. The New York Times – 2/19/2018
- More allegations emerge against detectives accused of lying. The New York Times – 3/7/2017
- Brooklyn judge seeks to examine prevalence of police lying. The New York Times – 10/17/2017
Gabe Harris's Professional Journey
Early Training
Trained by the City of New York to defend civil rights cases — now handles those very actions.
Trained by the City of New York to defend civil rights cases — now handles those very actions.
Extensive Litigation Experience
Has managed over 350 civil rights cases in the Southern and Eastern Districts of NY, including ten jury trials and arguments before the Second Circuit.
Has managed over 350 civil rights cases in the Southern and Eastern Districts of NY, including ten jury trials and arguments before the Second Circuit.
Major Case Victory
Successfully represented a man falsely accused of drug sale — detectives were indicted and client received just compensation.
Successfully represented a man falsely accused of drug sale — detectives were indicted and client received just compensation.
Civil Rights Education
Teaches civil rights law and trained incoming judicial clerks of the Second Circuit on §1983 litigation in November 2018.
Teaches civil rights law and trained incoming judicial clerks of the Second Circuit on §1983 litigation in November 2018.
Community Involvement
Serves on the board of the Friends of Washington Market Park.
Serves on the board of the Friends of Washington Market Park.
Personal Life
Lives in Tribeca with his wife and two daughters.
Lives in Tribeca with his wife and two daughters.
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