Civil Rights Litigation

We advocate for victims of civil rights abuses, confronting systemic injustice and discrimination to protect fundamental freedoms.

700%

U.S. prison population growth from 1972-2009, far outpacing crime rates and population growth.

$182B

The U.S. spent an estimated $182 billion on its criminal justice system in 2023, reflecting costs beyond incarceration.

2.7M

Approximately 2.7 million U.S. children have at least one parent in prison, disproportionately affecting children of color.

21,000+

In 2017, Massachusetts dismissed 21,587 drug convictions due to a state chemist’s falsification of evidence, exposing systemic criminal justice corruption.

The U.S. makes up 5% of the global population but holds nearly 25% of the world’s incarcerated.

In the U.S., justice often intersects with wealth and racial bias, leading to widespread civil rights abuses. Systemic discrimination continues to result in unequal treatment, especially for Black and Brown people.

Mass incarceration does not make us safer or deliver true justice. Its consequences are stark: nearly 10 million Americans, including millions of children, have a family member incarcerated. Additionally, over 5 million people are disenfranchised due to past convictions. This system also impacts our economy, with an annual GDP loss estimated between $78 and $87 billion.

Our firm advocates for justice and compensation for victims of civil rights abuses.

Overview

The United States, a beacon of democracy rooted in principles of justice, freedom, and equality, continues to grapple with its history of oppression. Persistent racial disparities in education, employment, housing, and justice, coupled with mass incarceration and unequal sentencing, remain prevalent. Our firm helps those affected seek justice and compensation.

The prison-industrial complex profits from incarceration, paying inmates as little as $0.12 an hour.

Justice for Wrongful Convictions

The revelations surrounding the malpractices of state chemists, Sonja Farak and Annie Dookhan, as detailed in the Netflix documentary How to Fix a Drug Scandal, have profoundly shaken the Massachusetts justice system. The misconduct of these individuals, ranging from drug theft and use to falsifying thousands of test results, brought into question the integrity of over 40,000 drug cases. Such a significant breach highlights not just the actions of two individuals but exposes serious systemic failures at the state level. Those wrongfully convicted are entitled to seek legal remedies, including possible compensation.

From 1980 to 2022, the number of incarcerated women in the U.S. increased by more than 585%.

Your Civil Rights

The United States is recognized globally for its strong commitment to civil rights, yet violations remain alarmingly common.

U.S. residents are entitled to:

Protection from discrimination as a member of a protected class under laws such as Title VII, the ADA, and the Fair Housing Act.
The freedoms of speech, religion, and assembly under the First Amendment.
Procedural due process under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments.
The right to petition the government for grievances.

Civil rights violations may include workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, or retaliation against whistleblowers under statutes like the False Claims Act. Other examples include disability rights violations, sexual harassment or assault, police misconduct, excessive force, unlawful searches or seizures, cruel and unusual punishment, housing discrimination, retaliatory evictions, labor law violations, hate crimes, human trafficking, and inequities in education or public accommodations.

We represent clients seeking accountability and justice to address violations and pursue remedies.

From 1989 to 2020, 375 people were exonerated in the U.S. based on DNA evidence, with 69% of exonerees being people of color, highlighting systemic issues like eyewitness misidentification, false confessions, and forensic science errors.

“Slavery didn’t end in 1865. It just evolved.” – Bryan Stevenson

Lawyers' Role

We represent clients in both civil and criminal trials:

Discrimination and Harassment: Handle employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and workplace retaliation cases, working to secure fair compensation.
Police Misconduct: Represent victims of excessive force, racial profiling, unlawful searches, and other civil rights violations by law enforcement.
Unlawful Arrests: Defend clients detained or arrested without probable cause or legal justification.
Wrongful Termination: Help secure settlements for clients whose terminations violate anti-discrimination laws or retaliation protections.
Settlement and Trial: Seek fair settlements and prepare to take cases to trial when necessary to promote accountability.

How We Can Help

Defend Civil Rights and Address Wrongful Convictions

Advocate for individuals facing unjust incarceration, systemic abuses, or wrongful convictions, pursuing legal remedies and compensation for violations of fundamental rights.

Combat Discrimination and Promote Workplace Equality

Litigate against racial profiling, discriminatory laws, and workplace inequality under Title VII and related statutes, seeking equitable outcomes for affected individuals.

Protect Workers and Consumers

Represent workers in wage theft disputes and consumers in cases of predatory lending, unfair debt collection, and deceptive practices under Massachusetts consumer protection laws like Chapter 93A.

Challenge Abuses of Power

Take legal action against law enforcement and government entities for misconduct, including unlawful searches, excessive force, and systemic abuses of authority.

Pursue Justice for Hate Crimes and Bias-Based Violence

Investigate and pursue claims under the Hate Crimes Prevention Act for victims of bias-driven violence, advocating for restitution and systemic accountability.

Support Survivors of Violence and Exploitation

Represent survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking, building cases for civil remedies, protective orders, and institutional accountability.

Advocate for Fair Housing and Education

Challenge discriminatory housing practices, unlawful evictions, and inequities in educational opportunities that disproportionately harm protected groups.

Litigate Bias in Automated Systems

Pursue claims related to discriminatory AI in law enforcement, public benefits systems, and automated decision-making tools, advocating for transparency and reform.

Protect Privacy and Fight Digital Discrimination

Represent clients harmed by privacy violations, unlawful surveillance, or biased digital systems, holding entities accountable for misuse of technology.

Advance Public Interest Litigation

Support underserved communities by addressing systemic issues in housing, free speech, and other areas through strategic litigation and advocacy.