Civil Rights Litigation

Protecting Your Civil Rights

Our civil rights litigation includes protection against the following actions:

• Abuse, retaliation or discrimination due to gender
• Abuse, retaliation or discrimination due to race
• Abuse, retaliation or discrimination due to religion
• Abuse, retaliation or discrimination due to sexual orientation
• Retaliation and disability discrimination due to physical or mental disabilities or impairments
• Violations of free speech
• Violations of the right to be heard or violations of “due process,” i.e., your day to present your case
• Excessive force, profiling and physical abuse
• Employment discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination
• Issues dealing with employment such as violations of a collective bargaining agreement or breach of contract that fundamentally intrudes on your rights
• Appeals of administrative proceedings like an appeal of an Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) special education due process decision

The above matters may be brought in many cases under federal and state law. In some cases, you may also be required to exhaust administrative remedies or pursue internal procedures that build the case from the ground up and subsequently allow you to pursue remedies in state or federal court. It is critical to bring in experienced attorneys who can guide you through all stages of the process so you can maximize your chances of a positive outcome in your case.

We Will Stand By You

Our attorneys will assist you in presenting and building your case so that it withstands the scrutiny of the opposition and the judge.

While our goal is to increase your chance of a recovery through settlement, if we are unable to negotiate an appropriate settlement, our skilled attorneys are prepared to take your case to trial and then, if necessary, work through the appeal process.

Experienced Civil Rights Advocates On Your Side

Discrimination of any kind is a violation of your civil rights. Both federal and state laws protect you against discrimination based on your ability, sexual orientation, gender, race or religion.

The attorneys at Leigh Law Group have extensive experience in civil rights litigation. We will advocate for you in court against:

• Discrimination of any kind
• Harassment
• Retaliation
• Rights violations

Civil rights cases can be complex. It is important to have knowledgeable legal representation on your side. Our unique combination of experience in civil rights, employment, education and disability law equips us to best support you. In these cases, you need an attorney you can trust.

At Leigh Law Group, you are the focus. We will match our approach to fit your needs.

Protecting You In Any Case

Our experience in many areas of law allows us to stand by you against any form of discrimination.

Disability Discrimination

Both educational and workplace environments must provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, including:

• Flexible workloads and schedules
• Adjustments to training or policy
• Accessibility

In addition to these accommodations, these institutions should prevent harassment. Any threats, taunts or physical attacks against someone with a disability constitute discrimination.

Discrimination At School

Since many schools are government institutions, they usually adhere to high standards to protect civil rights. All schools, from the elementary to the university level, must provide every student with equal access and fair opportunities. This especially applies to special education services.

Discrimination At Work

You have a right to a safe work environment. However, California has over 5,000 cases of workplace discrimination each year. Most of these involve:

• Sexual harassment
• Wrongful termination
• Unfair pay
• Refusal to promote

Wherever you face discrimination, the devoted attorneys of Leigh Law Group will support you.