Our attorneys at Friedman & Gilbert believe civil rights are the cornerstone of American values. The greatest changes our country has seen resulted from civil rights action, protest, and litigation. Every citizen is guaranteed rights to personal freedom by the Constitution. If you feel your rights have been violated, our lawyers can help. Their civil rights practice focuses on:

• Police and government misconduct
• Wrongful imprisonment
• Sexual harassment
• Discrimination
• Wrongful death

For more information on personal liberties in Ohio, check out The Ohio Civil Rights Journal, updated quarterly.

Experiencing police and government misconduct can be very frightening. The lawyers at Friedman & Gilbert have a solid understanding of civil law and are not afraid to take a stance against the illegal acts of corrupt police and government officials. These misdeeds can range from

• Discrimination
• Brutality
• Harassment
• Illegal search and seizure
• Public humiliation

No one should tolerate a violation of basic human rights—especially when members of law enforcement do it. To learn more about confronting police brutality, contact the National Police Accountability Project.  If you need to file a misconduct report against Cleveland police, contact the Civilian Police Review Board.  

People falsely accused and wrongfully convicted can spend years in jail for a crime they did not commit. Wrongful detainment results from many causes, such as

• False accusation
• False prosecution
• Coerced confession
• Judicial error
• Jury error 

No matter what the cause, Friedman & Gilbert work hard to get you or your loved one out of prison immediately. As members of The Innocence Project, our attorneys have a record of helping to free people who have been wrongfully imprisoned.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace. Unfortunately, more than 40 years later, these incidents persist. Sexual harassment can include:

Assault Sexual advances Abuse of power Verbal abuse

Pregnancy discrimination Requiring sexual favors for advancement or benefits (quid pro quo) An employer’s failure to correct harassment Retaliation for reporting harassment

Unwanted sexual advances and offensive, sexually suggestive talk and office postings should not be tolerated. If you have experienced any of the situations above, you may be a victim of sexual harassment. Contact civil litigation attorneys Friedman & Gilbert now.

 

Discrimination comes in many forms. By law, civil rights protect victims of discrimination based on:

Race Age Gender Sexual

Religious Pregnancy Disability

Discrimination can come from bosses, board members, law enforcement, and many others. Friedman & Gilbert are experienced in defending victims of unfair treatment. Our lawyers have a firm knowledge of laws protecting civil liberties and record of successful advocacy against discrimination.

Wrongful death

A wrongful death occurs when a person loses their life because of the negligence or wrongdoing of another.  These fatal injuries occur in a variety of situations, particularly:

Contact the law offices of Friedman & Gilbert by calling 1-877-572-3955 to speak with a Cleveland Defense Attorney.