A Brooklyn jury awarded Mr. Vargas $17.5 million for the City of New York’s violation of his civil rights for failing to provide him medical care while in custody. The jury found that the police officers involved failed to provide the necessary medical treatment and awarded $17.5 million to Mr. Vargas.
Marla Stein started working as a personal injury lawyer at Harris Keenan & Goldfarb in 2000. She made the Dean’s List at Northwestern University, where she graduated in 1984. She earned her J.D. from the American University Washington College of Law in 1987.
Ms. Stein first realized she wanted to become an attorney at the age of 5. Thinking on her feet in front of others and arguing cases in court excite her. Making her clients happy is her biggest professional achievement.
Ms. Stein is proud of the referrals she receives from clients. Personally, her greatest success is her children.
When she’s not working, Ms. Stein enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and running.
Education
- American University, Washington College of Law, J.D., 1987
- Northwestern University, B.S., 1984
Admitted
- 1988, New York State
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 1989
Marla Stein
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