Civil Rights
Attorneys listed in this practice area typically represent individuals (Plaintiffs) who believe that a government employee/agent or a government entity itself acting "under color of state law" has violated or deprived them of a constitutional or federal right. Examples of cases that typically fall under this area of practice include police brutality, or discrimination based on an individual's race, religion, sex, disability or age. In addition civil rights cases also may involve violations of an individual's voting rights or rights to free speech. Although cases in this practice area usually involve suits against a government entity, some federal laws allow suits against private institutions for discrimination in an employment context like racial discrimination, sexual harassment or age discrimination. Any questions as to the specifics of your case should be directed to an attorney listed under this practice area.
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DISCLAIMER: This definition is simply a general definition of this practice area and should not be construed as legal advice, or as a guarantee that every attorney listed under this practice area engages in every aspect of representation described in this general definition. All questions regarding the type of attorney who can be contacted for a specific legal situation should be directed to an attorney listed in your city. In addition, simply because an attorney has been listed in a practice area does not guarantee that he or she will automatically accept you as a client, each attorney must be contacted directly to arrange the terms of representation.