Civil Rights and Wrongful Termination

People who are deprived of their civil rights by the actions of employers or governmental agencies can bring a lawsuit to seek compensation. The rights protected are set forth in the federal constitution and federal statutes as interpreted by federal court decisions.

Once again, the law in this area in complex. There are deadlines that have to be met. Early representation by a skilled lawyer is extremely important.

As is the case in the other areas of which we represent people, we attempt to fit our representation to the client. Although controlled by federal law, civil rights cases are extremely personal. Knowledge of the client and specific facts of his or her case is imperative to winning the case.

Wrongful termination often accompanies a civil rights case. These are controlled by state law. As with civil rights cases they are usually highly charged emotionally. They are very fact specific. We believe that our firm’s individualized approach to these cases is the best way to achieve success.