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Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge
Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge is the founder and owner of New York city-based law firm Outerbridge Law P.C. She is a highly accomplished lawyer who has dedicated her career to advocating for justice and fairness for her clients. She is widely respected for her expertise in several areas of law, including landlord-tenant litigation and transactional matters, as well as immigration cases. With over a decade of experience litigating in Supreme, Housing court, Ms. Pierre-Outerbridge has finely developed her legal skills to deliver superior results to her clients.

Early Life and Education
Altagracia attended the Manhattan College, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology / French. She also attended Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College where she earned her MBA in Taxation. After completing her undergraduate studies, Altagracia went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree from the City University of New York School of Law.

Career
After graduating from law school, Altagracia began her legal career through representing clients from intake through trial, sharpening her skills as a litigator. She quickly established herself as a skilled litigator, and her peers and clients alike were impressed with her ability to craft compelling arguments and negotiate favorable settlements.

In 2019, she launched Outerbridge Law P.C. Armed with several years of hard-earned legal victories and intimate knowledge of the law, Altagracia represents both landlords and tenants in housing litigation matters such as:

month-to-month holdovers;

nuisance cases;

owner’s use cases;

licensee cases;

succession claims;

non-primary residence claims;

rent overcharge claims;

nonpayment cases;

harassment claims;

repair cases;

tenant buyouts;

As a landlord’s attorney, she diligently protects landlord’s property rights. As a tenant’s attorney, she meticulously defends against unnecessary evictions.

As Altagracia immigrated to the United States from Haiti, she understands intimately the struggles to become a U.S. citizen. This is why she dedicated the other arm of the firm to providing immigration assistance to those seeking asylum, facing deportation, or pursuing citizenship, in short, the American Dream. Ms. Pierre-Outerbridge speaks French, Creole, Spanish.

As a tenacious litigator, Altagracia’s persistence and desire for successful outcomes for her clients has resulted in unparalleled service.

Professional Memberships
Altagracia is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association.

Publications and Speaking Engagements
Altagracia has been featured speaker at various shows and radio interviews such as Newsweek  CBS, FOX5, PIX11, BNC, Cheddar News, News Nation, LX, This Morning with Gordon Deal, WFAN and more, where she has shared her insights on Landlord Tenant, Family Law and Immigration Services, and other aspects of the legal profession.

Associations & Memberships
Altagracia has been a member of New York City Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Council of Urban Real Estate (CURE)

Pro Bono Work and Community Service
In addition to her legal work, Altagracia is committed to giving back to her community. She participates regularly with the NYC bar referral service providing free of costs legal advice to tenants and landlords.

Personal Life
Outside of her legal practice, Altagracia enjoys spending time with her son, traveling, running and crocheting.

Conclusion
Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge is a skilled and experienced lawyer who is widely respected for her dedication to her clients and her contributions to the legal profession. She is a true champion of justice, and her clients know that she will fight tirelessly to protect their rights and interests.