Discrimination & Civil Rights Lawyers

Facing workplace, housing, education, or public access discrimination? Our firm fights back under NY Human Rights Law and federal protections.

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What Counts as Discrimination?

Discrimination occurs when someone is treated unfairly because of a protected characteristic. This includes race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, national origin, and more.

  • ✔️ Fired, demoted, or denied promotion because of your identity
  • ✔️ Denied housing, harassed, or sexually abused by a landlord
  • ✔️ Subjected to slurs, threats, or segregation at work or school
  • ✔️ Retaliated against for reporting discrimination

What We Can Do for You

Our attorneys file discrimination and civil rights claims with the EEOC, HUD, and state agencies including NYSDHR (New York), NJDCR (New Jersey), CHRO (Connecticut), and CCRD (Colorado). We also litigate in state and federal courts across all four states. We seek compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, punitive damages, and more.

  • ✔️ Internal company complaints & HR escalation
  • ✔️ Government agency complaints & court filings
  • ✔️ Negotiation, mediation, and aggressive litigation

Our Discrimination & Civil Rights Services

📑 Discrimination Litigation

  • 🏢 Workplace Discrimination
  • 🏛️ Governmental Discrimination (Federal Sector)
  • 🎓 School & Educational Discrimination
  • 🏠 Housing Discrimination
  • 💃 Entertainment & Dance Discrimination
  • ♿ Disability Discrimination

⚖️ Constitutional Law

  • 🗣️ First Amendment – Speech & Religion
  • 🔍 Fourth Amendment – Right to Privacy
  • ⚖️ Fifth Amendment – Due Process
  • 🛡️ Fourteenth Amendment – Equal Protection

🚨 Civil Rights Litigation

  • 📜 42 USC §1983 Government Claims
  • 🚫 Discrimination
  • 👮 Excessive Force
  • 🔒 False Arrest
  • 🗨️ Free Speech / Viewpoint Censorship
  • 🚔 Police Misconduct
  • ⚠️ Malicious Prosecution
  • 👤 Privacy Rights (Medical, Family, Sexual)
  • 💥 Hate Crimes
  • 🚨 Sex Crimes
  • 💼 Wage Violations
  • 📣 Whistleblower Retaliation

Discrimination & Civil Rights – Common Questions

Can I sue my employer for discrimination?

Yes. Workplace discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and more is illegal under state and federal laws.

What kinds of discrimination do you handle?

We handle cases involving employment, housing, education, and public accommodations. Protected classes include race, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, and LGBTQ+ identity.

Do I need proof to win?

Evidence strengthens your case, but it doesn’t have to be written or direct. We often build cases using documentation, witness testimony, patterns of conduct, and circumstantial evidence.

How long do I have to file a complaint?

Deadlines can range from 45 days to 3 years depending on the type of claim and the agency. The sooner you reach out, the more legal options we can preserve.

Ready to Take Action?

Discrimination is illegal. If you’ve been targeted at work, at school, in housing, or in public—contact us today for a case assessment. We represent clients in Suffolk, Nassau, NYC, and beyond.

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