About Jimmy M.
Jimmy M. Santos is an attorney based in Cornwall, New York, specializing in employment law and civil rights. He earned his Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law in 1995, focusing on International Human Rights Law, and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish from Williams College in 1990. Santos was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1996 and has been practicing law for over 25 years.
Throughout his career, Santos has represented clients in various state and federal courts across New York, as well as before administrative agencies such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the New York State Division of Human Rights. The New York City Commission on Human Rights. His practice areas include labor and employment law litigation, civil rights litigation involving unlawful discrimination and retaliation, unfair competition law, and whistleblower litigation.
In addition to his legal practice, Santos has provided representation and counseling for small to medium-sized companies in labor and employment and civil rights cases. He has also defended companies in matters involving state and federal government agency enforcement actions, such as those before the New York State and U.S. Departments of Labor. Santos is a member of several professional associations, including the National Employment Lawyers Association – NY Chapter, the National Lawyers Guild, the Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County, and the American Constitution Society.
In 2025, Santos faced disciplinary action by the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department, resulting in a suspension from the practice of law. The suspension began on August 15, 2025, and he may apply for reinstatement after May 15, 2026, upon meeting specific conditions. Santos's office is located at 28 Wilson Place, Cornwall, NY 12518. For inquiries, he can be reached at (845) 537-7820 or via email at [email protected].
