Civil Rights Lawyers & Discrimination Attorneys
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People who have been the victims of governmental misconduct can feel overwhelmed – like the system is so much bigger than they are, and they don’t stand a chance of anyone taking their word over the government’s. When they come to us, they get that sense of hope back – because someone believes in them, and they just might get vindicated in a court of law.
Sample of Our Civil Rights Victories
$20.8 Million Settlement
Civil Rights case in New Jersey, due to sexual abuse and physical abuse of inmates at a correctional facility
$1.5 Million Settlement
Civil Rights case in Pennsylvania, to family of state trooper killed during firearms instruction
$1+ Million Settlement
Civil Rights case in Pennsylvania, due to police misconduct of local Department’s “Narcotics Field Unit”
$450,000 Settlement
Gender Discrimination case in Pennsylvania against a public university
$230,000 Cash Settlement
Civil Rights case in Pennsylvania, settled July 2020
$220,000 Cash Settlement
Civil Rights case in Pennsylvania for improper arrest, settled July 2020
Types of Cases
Our civil rights lawyers handle claims in the event of:
- Excessive use of police force
- False arrest
- Malicious prosecution
- Police misconduct and brutality
- Racial profiling
- Title IX Claims
- Unwarranted search and seizure
- Violation of First Amendment (free speech) rights
- Wrongful conviction
- Wrongful termination of public sector employment
Williams Cedar’s civil rights lawyers and litigation team have successfully fought for the rights of individuals and groups in a wide range of civil rights matters, from corporate whistleblowers to students and children who’ve been victimized and abused.
An important federal statute, the Civil Rights Act of 1871, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983, provides for the recovery of damages-as well as attorney fees and expenses-by individuals who have been deprived of a Constitutional right “under color of state law.” This applies to a broad array of civil rights violations, including the use of excessive force by police officers, false arrests, criminal convictions secured by the suppression or falsification of evidence by law enforcement officials, and the deprivation of necessary medical care to prisoners with serious medical conditions. Sec. 1983 may also protect public employees from retaliation for engaging in legally protected speech or activity.
Not a lot of firms do civil rights work because it’s very difficult. Particularly when you have clients from the prison population, for instance – there are a number of factors that make them harder to represent, including the fact that they are often not sympathetic plaintiffs. But that’s especially why they need a voice, to be treated with respect, and to have the protection of the Constitution.
Our civil rights lawyers also represent employees who are victims of discrimination. Under federal and state law, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. In addition to these protected immutable characteristics, anti-discrimination laws forbid sexual harassment, and require female employees doing the same job as male counterparts receive equal pay. This includes all areas of employment including wages, compensation, hiring and firing, assignment, or classification of employees; transfer, promotion, layoff, or recall; job advertisements; recruitment; testing; use of company facilities; training and apprenticeship programs; fringe benefits; pay, retirement plans, and disability leave; or other terms and conditions of employment.
Anti-discrimination laws cover most private employers, state and local governments, and educational institutions including employment agencies, labor organizations, and joint labor management committees controlling apprenticeship and training.
Victims of employment discrimination may be entitled to back pay, reinstatement, or other compensatory actions, and may also include attorney’s fees, expert witness fees, and court costs.
For more information call our experienced Pennsylvania civil rights lawyers and discrimination attorneys at Williams Cedar at 215-557-0099 or 856-470-9777, or request a free consultation.
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