Articles Tagged with DOJ enforcement of ADA compliance

ADA defense lawyers: ADA Sweeps by U.S. Department of Justice — Coming to a theater district or Hotel near you soon?

Published on: January 6, 2009 | by Martin H. Orlick

The Department of Justice “ADA Sweeps” in NYC’s Times Square theater district

I have been defending clients in a number of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) ADA investigations. A number of our clients have properties in New York City, and one of them was included in the DOJ’s “Manhattan Hotels/Time Square Theater District ADA Compliance Review Survey”, a sweep of hotels around Time Square. I am the only California lawyer involved in this DOJ investigation. A complaint was lodged by a disabled tourist with the DOJ against one of the 60 Theater District hotels, not our client’s property. Some of the hotels are over 100 years old, while others are newly built or renovated properties. Below are some of the questions I have been asked about this “ADA Sweep”.

Why is the DOJ auditing hotels about ADA compliance?

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Martin H. Orlick

Martin H. OrlickMarty Orlick is the Chair of the ADA Compliance & Defense Group at Butler & Mitchell LLP, and a partner in JMBM's Real Estate Department. Marty and his team of lawyers have represented more than 600 businesses in ADA issues – helping them comply with the ADA, defending them in litigation, and representing them in Department of Justice investigations. His clients include a full range of businesses classified as "places of accommodation" under the ADA, including hotels, banks, restaurants, retailers and shopping centers. Marty is a member of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) and a is frequent speaker and author on the ADA. Contact Marty Orlick at 415.984.9667 or MOrlick@jmbm.com

Stuart K. Tubis

Stuart K. Tubis Stuart Tubis is a lawyer at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP and a member of JMBM's ADA Compliance & Defense Group. Stu counsels businesses on the full spectrum of ADA compliance issues and represents their interests in civil litigation and Department of Justice investigations. Stuart has a background in technology, which helps in resolving the growing area of website accessibility issues. Contact Stu Tubis at 415.984.9622 or STubis@jmbm.com

Christopher Whang

Christopher Whang Christopher Whang is an associate representing clients in a wide range of litigation matters, particularly Americans with Disabilities Act claims. He has extensive experience in the full spectrum of litigation, including pre-lawsuit investigations, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, performing legal research, motion practice, and client interaction. Contact Christopher Whang at 415.984.9624 or CWhang@jmbm.com