Discrimination / Civil Rights Claims

A part of our practice involves the representation of municipalities, municipal officials and individuals who have been sued for discrimination in a variety of civil rights claims.  We have successfully represented law enforcement personnel, fire protection personnel, elected and appointed officials and numerous other public employees, in both State and Federal courts, against a variety of alleged civil rights violations, including, but not limited to, claims arising out of discrimination in hiring, housing and in other areas, equal protection, free speech, due process (both procedural and substantive), excessive force, unlawful searches and seizures, false arrests, high speed pursuits and takings.