Associate Attorney

Meir Rubinov

Raised on a ranch, Meir cultivated a strong work ethic and compassion while tending to chickens, sheep, goats, cattle, and even donkeys. Meir's upbringing instilled values of integrity and protecting the vulnerable, shaping his approach to law.

With a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Queens College and a Juris Doctorate from Maurice A. Dean School of Law, Meir's passion for justice led him to advocate for consumer rights. His diverse legal experiences, including working pro bono in Nassau County Matrimonial Court, assisting self-represented litigants navigate the complexities of divorce proceedings, and collaborating with a criminal defense attorney and in a civil litigation firm, broadened his understanding of consumer issues. As a dedicated consumer attorney, he fights against damaging and inaccurate consumer reporting and unfair and deceptive debt collection practices, drawing on his diverse background and principles of empathy and tenacity. Beyond the courtroom, Meir's interests in bodybuilding and swimming reflect his disciplined and competitive mindset, enriching his legal practice.

Actively involved in community advocacy, Meir empowers others and raises awareness about their rights, driven by his commitment to positive change.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Queens College

Juris Doctorate from Maurice A. Dean School of Law

Admissions and Bar number

State Bar of New York, State Bar Number #6077887

U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Meir Rubinov's practices

Credit Reporting Errors

Inaccurate credit reports can lead to denied loans, housing, or employment opportunities. Our attorneys specialize in correcting errors such as mixed files, outdated information, and false deceased notations. We hold credit bureaus accountable under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to restore your financial reputation.

Background Check Errors

Errors in background checks can unjustly hinder your career or housing prospects. We address issues like incorrect criminal records, misclassified charges, and reporting of expunged convictions. Our team ensures that background screening companies adhere to legal standards, protecting your future.

Debt Collection Harassment Attorneys

Harassment by debt collectors is not only stressful but often illegal. We defend clients against aggressive collection tactics, including false claims and intimidation. Our firm enforces your rights under laws like the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) to stop unlawful practices.

Employment Background Checks

Did you lose out on a job or get let go due to inaccurate, misleading, or false information in an employment background check report? We explain how these errors happen, how to fix them, what your rights are, and why a talented attorney is your best asset. Click now and let our knowledge empower you to salvage your career and get back to good!

Tenant Screening Background Checks

Whether you lost the rental of your dreams or just the rental you really needed, being rejected for a rental due to errors in your tenant background screening report feels shockingly unjust. If errors cost you a rental, know what to do next. Learn your legal rights and how to protect them. Dispute errors, work with a lawyer, and get compensation!

Mixed Identity

Mixed identity errors - also known as "mixed files" - occur when a consumer's credit report contains information belonging to someone else. These errors can result in credit reports showing unpaid debts, bankruptcies, or unfamiliar addresses, even when the consumer has no connection to these records. For thousands of Americans each year, mixed identity errors cause financial hardship, job loss, and personal stress.

Deceased Notation

A wrongful deceased status typically originates from errors at the Social Security Administration, creditors, or credit bureaus. An SSA data mix-up - such as a mistyped Social Security number or name - can incorrectly trigger death notices across financial systems. Creditors sometimes misreport a customer as deceased due to clerical mistakes during account servicing or after a customer dies and joint accounts are involved. Even when creditors provide accurate data, credit bureaus like Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion can mistakenly apply a deceased flag to the wrong file, especially when people share similar identifying information. Once a “deceased indicator” is attached, automated systems across industries rapidly cut off access, amplifying the damage.

Identity Theft Attorneys

Identity theft can wreak havoc on your financial life. If fraudulent accounts or charges appear on your credit report, we act swiftly to dispute inaccuracies and secure compensation. Our attorneys navigate the complexities of identity theft cases to safeguard your rights.

FCBA

The Fair Credit Billing Act gives you the right to dispute fraudulent or incorrect credit card charges. We explain the FCBA, your legal rights, and what to do if you're a victim of credit card fraud.

EFTA

Did you discover unauthorized or fraudulent electronic transfers from your bank account or peer-to-peer banking app (like Venmo, Zelle, or CashApp)? Were you charged unauthorized overdraft fees or forced to withdraw money at an ATM? Electronic financial fraud takes many forms, but we can help! We know the law, your rights, and what to do next.

Insurance Background Check Errors

Wrong information in your insurance records shouldn’t hold you back - we’re here to fix the errors and fight for what’s fair.

Inaccurate Information

When you apply for credit, housing, or even a new job, your credit report often plays a decisive role in the decision-making process. Unfortunately, when that report contains inaccurate information, the consequences can be swift and severe. Incorrect details can lead to loan denials, higher interest rates, lost job opportunities, and significant emotional stress. At Consumer Attorneys, we specialize in helping individuals correct these harmful inaccuracies and fight for the justice they deserve.

Our Attorneys

Moshe Boroosan

Managing Partner

Moshe is the Managing Partner at Consumer Attorneys

Daniel Cohen

Founding Partner

Daniel Cohen is the Founder of Consumer Attorneys. Daniel manages the firm’s branding, marketing, client intake and business development efforts. Since 2017, he is a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates and the National Consumer Law Center. Mr. Cohen is a nationally-recognized practitioner of consumer protection law. He has a wealth of proven legal experience in the US in: collective claims, representing visually impaired people who believe their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act have been violated in both the physical and digital environments, corporate governance and dispute resolution.

Noah Kane

Associate Attorney

Noah Kane is an Associate Attorney at Consumer Attorneys. Noah has years of experience representing consumers against banks, financial institutions, and reporting agencies.

Emanuel Kataev

General Counsel & Of Counsel

With over a decade in labor and employment law, Emanuel Kataev has dedicated his career to advocating for employee rights and navigating the complex landscape of workplace regulations.

Jonathan Krikheli

Associate Attorney

Jonathan Krikheli is an Associate Attorney at Consumer Attorneys, where he specializes in matters under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). With a deep commitment to consumer advocacy, Jonathan focuses on helping clients navigate complex legal challenges involving their rights in the areas of credit reporting, debt collection, and employment law.

Atid Malka

Associate Attorney

Atid Malka is an associate attorney at Consumer Attorneys, where he focuses his practice on consumer protection law. He represents individuals in cases involving the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and a wide range of consumer protection statutes, advocating for clients who have been wronged by businesses that cut corners or engage in deceptive practices.

David Pinkhasov

Associate Attorney

David Pinkhasov is an Associate of Consumer Attorneys. David is admitted in Courts of the State of New York and Florida.

Yaear Weintroub

Associate Attorney

Yaear Weintroub, an Associate Attorney at Consumer Attorneys, devotes his practice to safeguarding consumers from credit-reporting errors, unlawful debt-collection tactics, and other violations proscribed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. His current work builds on experience gained at a consumer-protection practice, where he handled FCRA cases and a broad docket of related matters, and on the litigation skills he first developed as a full-time Pro Bono Scholar at Disability Rights New York.

Nisan Zaghi

Associate Attorney

Nisan Zaghi is an Associate Attorney at Consumer Attorneys whose practice is dedicated to protecting consumers from credit-reporting errors, unfair debt-collection practices, and background-check inaccuracies under statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.