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Alejandro Caffarelli Named to LawDragon Top 500

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We are very proud to announce that Caffarelli & Associates Ltd. shareholder Alejandro Caffarelli has been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers list. 

The Lawdragon 500 honors attorneys who fight tirelessly for justice—defending individuals who have faced harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other violations of civil rights and employment law.  Inclusion in this list reflects the firm’s deep commitment to protecting workers’ rights and ensuring fairness in the workplace.

The Firm is proud of our legal acumen, ethical leadership, and results in advocating for clients who have suffered injustice. This accolade is another reminder of why our mission—ensuring equal rights and accountability—matters so much. Please join us in congratulating Alejandro on this well-deserved honor. We remain dedicated to delivering client-centered, courageous legal representation.

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