Companies of all sizes increasingly face claims alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Whether defending against access and public accommodation claims or disability discrimination allegations, ADA cases disrupt business, drain internal resources, garner monetary penalties, and generate negative publicity. They also can lead to heightened government scrutiny and vulnerability to further lawsuits.
Pryor Cashman’s ADA defense attorneys advise and defend businesses in virtually every industry including the real estate, hotel and hospitality, retail, supermarket, manufacturing, coffeehouse, and restaurant industries. Representing independent businesses as well as national chains like Starbucks and The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A&P), our attorneys apply their experience with the ADA’s extensive enforcement regulations to defend clients in these disputes.
What We Do
Pryor Cashman’s ADA Defense practice helps companies minimize or avoid the fallout from disability bias cases through innovative litigation tactics and strategic settlement of claims.
When an ADA violation is alleged, we assess the situation, evaluate the claim, and then provide advice tailored to the specific circumstances. Depending on the risks and rewards of litigation, we may mount an aggressive defense, negotiate a strategic settlement, or use mediation to resolve matters out of court. As circumstances unfold, we evaluate the course, recognizing when we need to change tracks to accomplish our clients’ objectives.
Our attorneys also assist companies with establishing, implementing, and enforcing proactive, comprehensive Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policies and protocols and provide manager and employee training to reduce the risk of claims. We counsel owners and landlords on the need to modify their properties to make sure disabled individuals have access, ensure ADA compliance, and minimize the likelihood and potential impact of public accommodation lawsuits.
