Peters Brovner NY Law Firm

Peters Brovner is a boutique law firm that assists clients in holding government and large institutions to account through litigation, investigations and regulatory matters.

Peters Brovner holds City, State, and private institutions accountable for significant harm. Specifically, they represent non-profit and for-profit entities in danger of being forced out of business due to the failures of the government to abide by its contractual obligations and payment duties; nonprofits and for-profit entities embroiled in unfair and overly aggressive investigations; whistleblowers and others who are fighting to expose misconduct either by the government itself or by those doing business with the government. Further, the firm conducts internal investigations for organizations suspecting misconduct who wish to remedy the misconduct and develops ongoing compliance plans to help prevent future misconduct. Finally, the firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims of sexual abuse from private and governmental institutions that could have and should have protected them.

Lesley and Mark have decades of experience in law enforcement, serving at the highest levels of City and State government. Clients receive aggressive advocacy and thoughtful counsel, as well as expertise on reducing risks before they occur.

Civil Litigation

Peters Brovner focuses on holding City, State and private institutions accountable for actions that result in significant harm, including failure to abide by their legal, statutory and contractual obligations and failure to protect individuals from sexual abuse.

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Internal Investigations

Peters Brovner handles internal investigations that often begin in crisis management mode, can become the subject of intense public scrutiny and can involve a variety of areas, such as regulatory compliance, and fraud.

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Regulatory Matters

We work quickly to master the facts, establish communication with the government and develop an action plan so that clients can vindicate their affirmative rights or minimize the operational and reputational issues that can accompany an enforcement inquiry.

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Testimonials

Great lawyers! Mark and Lesley are dedicated advocates with a powerful commitment to their clients. They never give up and they are creative in their approach. Their broad contacts in government are an additional asset that they use to complement their legal skills. We’ve co-counselled cases with then — they’re top notch!

Andrew C.

I write to strongly recommend Peters Brovner. I have had the honor and pleasure of working with Mark and Lesley in a number of complicated and emotionally charged child sexual abuse cases. Mark and Lesley were compassionate, empathic, patient and kind — helping survivors who have suffered unimaginable trauma in their courageous fight for accountability. They are also powerhouse lawyers, with focus, attention to details, grit and tenacity. They are ethical and professional, and fierce advocates for what is right and just. These two are the real deal!

Andy S.

Incredibly professional, decisive and thorough attorneys. I could not recommend them more. I feel bad for anyone going up against them.

Sean M.

Lesley and Mark bring to their clients fierce advocacy together with esoteric legal knowledge and experience few lawyers have, particularly when it comes to the often complex regulatory and beurocratic legal landscape that virtually all New York-based business owners must invariably contend with. Their contacts and “know how” when it comes to understanding and navigating the regulatory and beurocratic landscape that is New York City is unparalleled, and in that area especially, no other firm but Peters Brovner LLP will do. Lesley and Mark are adept at crafting common sense, pragmatic solutions with an eye towards pre-emptively anticipating and satisfying regulatory requirements, and avoiding litigation. However, they will not back down when litigation is the only resort, as they have successfully confronted some of New York’s most prominent institutions in the court room. As a lawyer who has been adverse to Lesley and Mark, suffice to say I would always rather have them on my side of the table!

Scott W.
My company hired Peters & Brovner last year to help solve a complex regulatory issue. Mark and Lesley reached a quick and favorable resolution with skill, expertise, and integrity. They were extremely attentive, and remained focused and compassionate throughout the representation. I highly and enthusiastically recommend this firm!
David K.
Peters Brovner is an outstanding firm with experienced attorneys with a broad range of City and State expertise. I engaged them on a complex high stakes matter and they handled it quickly and successfully. Lesley and Mark are intelligent, hard working, and empathetic. They made themselves available to me, quickly responding to calls and emails and kept me abreast of what to expect each step of the way. I highly recommend them!
Anya H.
Worked with Lesley and Mark on a complex and extremely sensitive case involving an endangered child and their professionalism, attention to detail and expert legal counsel has been integral in moving the case through various stages of mediation and litigation. Despite the hardship of the case itself, it’s been an absolute pleasure to work with attorneys so deft in their craft as to make a typically frustrating legal process feel seamless and swift.
Mark H.

Blog Posts
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  • Navigating Legal Disputes in New York City
  • What to expect during an Internal Investigation