Representing individuals, families, and businesses in the New York City metropolitan area.
The Declaration of Independence declares the birthright of every American: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These fundamental rights are enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and in various federal, state, and local statutes, which guarantee to each of us certain freedoms and protections that may not be infringed by government agencies or private institutions. If you believe that your civil rights have been violated, you should consult a qualified civil rights lawyer immediately.
The Warshawsky Law Firm represents clients in the full range of civil rights matters arising under the United States Constitution (including the First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments) and federal, state, and local laws, including the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the New York State Civil Rights Law, the New York State Human Rights Law, and the New York City Human Rights Law.
The specific issues we handle include:
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false arrest
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false imprisonment
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excessive force
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wrongful death
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unlawful search and seizure
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malicious prosecution
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asset forfeiture
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freedom of speech
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freedom of religion
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right to privacy
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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
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interference with parental rights
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prisoner abuse
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deliberate indifference
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involuntary institutionalization
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due process of law
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equal protection of the laws
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discrimination in public accommodations (stores, restaurants, hotels, etc.)
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discrimination in schools, colleges, and universities
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discrimination in federally-funded programs
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discrimination in the sale or rental of housing
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discrimination in credit applications and approvals
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discrimination in zoning and landmarking
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takings of private property (eminent domain, land use restrictions)
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interference with economic liberty
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right to keep and bear arms
For more information, please see our Civil Rights Law FAQs.
If you, your family, or your company needs a qualified civil rights lawyer, please contact The Warshawsky Law Firm today.
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