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Joseph C. Maya

Maya Murphy, P.C. • CT
Employment ContractsSeverance NegotiationsNon-Competition AgreementsComplex Commercial Contract Disputes

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Contact

Email
Ask@Mayalaw.com
Phone
475-471-4821
Address
CT, 06880, US

Professional

Bar Admissions
New York1988Connecticut1995U.S. District Court Southern District of New York1990U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York1990U.S. District Court District of Connecticut

About

Mr. Maya attended the University of Michigan Law School in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he received his J.D. Mr. Maya received his B.A. Cum Laude from New York University. After several years at Rogers & Wells (now Clifford Chance) Mr. Maya joined the New York City Human Rights Commission for the hands on experience it afforded. At the Commission, Mr. Maya supervised hundreds of investigations involving charges of employment discrimination and personally litigated many cases through trial. He also, at the direction of the Mayor, conducted an investigation into alleged discriminatory practices in the New York City Police Department. Mr. Maya participated in drafting the amendments to the New York City Human Rights Law and chaired the National Employment Lawyers Association Committee on the New York City Human Rights Law. Mr. Maya appeared as an expert on sexual harassment and discrimination in the work place on a CBS special with Dan Rather. He also appeared as an expert on pregnancy discrimination in the work place for CNN. He has appeared many times on each of the major networks and news publications, including the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Law Journal regarding cases that he has been involved in. Mr. Maya practices in the areas of complex commercial litigation, civil litigation and white collar defense. Mr. Maya was born in Brooklyn, New York. He resides with his family in Westport, CT. Mr. Maya can be reached via e-mail at JMaya@mayalaw.com.

Credentials

Education
The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan | J.D | New York University, New York | B.A | Honors: cum laude

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
Rated “Superb”, 2024 | Named a Super Lawyer in Education Law in Connecticut, specializing in representing families and children across all areas of education law. Expertise includes handling school expulsion, suspension, and disciplinary proceedings. As a dedicated special education attorney, I advocate for students' rights in Connecticut and New York, offering legal support in matters involving special education, school discipline, and learning disabilities. Whether you're seeking guidance on student rights, special education advocacy, or assistance with school-related legal challenges, I provide comprehensive representation for families navigating the education system., 2024 | Selected as a Best Lawyer for Education Law in Connecticut. Represent families and children in all aspects of education law in Connecticut. Specifically, school expulsion, suspension and discipline proceedings. Special education attorney, lawyer for special education, education law attorney, education lawyer nyc, education attorney ct, student rights attorney, special ed attorney, educational lawyer, new york special education lawyer, lawyers for student, ed lawyers, education law firms, special education advocacy services, special education law firm, special education lawyer, School expulsion lawyer in Connecticut, School expulsion lawyer in New York, School suspension lawyer in Connecticut, School suspension lawyer in New York, learning disabilities lawyer, special education attorney., 2024 | Received Positive Client Reviews, 2022 | Law Fraternity for honor law students, 2022 | Organize and lead 11,000 alumni throughout Fairfield County with respect to networking, marketing, social and interviewing skills, etc., 2022 | A charitable organization assisting children with special needs connect with peers., 2022 | Connecticut, 1996 | New York, 1991 | U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, 2022 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern Districts of New York, 2022 | U.S. District Court for the Southern Districts of New York, 2022 | New York State Bar Association, Member, 2022 | Connecticut Bar Association, Member | New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Member | American Bar Association, Member | New York County Lawyers Association, Member
Associations
National Employment Lawyers Association Committee on the New York City Human Rights Law (Chaired) | Connecticut Bar Association | New York State Bar Association
Updated: Apr 03, 2026