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Civil Rights – Fighting for Victims of Discrimination or Abuse
Have your civil rights been violated? Our civil rights lawyers can help. At Berman & Simmons, we have a long history of fighting for Maine residents whose federal or state civil rights or constitutional rights have been violated.
We are committed to ensuring that you enjoy the benefit of all rights to which you are entitled under law.
Berman & Simmons trial lawyers have successfully settled and tried police brutality, sexual discrimination, employment discrimination, religious discrimination, disability rights, gender discrimination, education rights and prisoner abuse cases.
If your rights have been violated, we can help you recover appropriate damages. Berman & Simmons civil rights lawyers are recognized for our experience and resources, which are unmatched in Maine.
We have experience handling the following types of cases:
- Rights Under The United States Constitution and 42 U.S.C. Section 1983
- Maine Constitution and Maine Human Rights Act
- Sexual Discrimination, Gender Discrimination, Title VII
- Employment Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Retaliatory Discharge, Whistleblower and Retaliation
- Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA")
- Police Brutality, Excessive Force, Assault by Police Officer
- Prisoner Abuse, Jail Abuse, Claims Against Corrections Officers
- Discrimination in Education
- Discrimination Based Upon Race, Religion, Ethnicity, National Origin and Sexual Orientation
- Equal Protection or Due Process Claims
- Discrimination Based Upon Disability, Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA")
Learn more about your civil rights, now
If you or a loved one's civil rights have been violated and you want to learn more about what you can do, contact one of our specialized civil rights lawyers. We know the law, we can explain your rights to you, and we will protect your interests.
How much will our services cost?
You may be wondering how you will pay legal fees while your lawsuit is pending. The good news is—you won't pay anything upfront. We represent all civil rights clients on a contingent fee basis. This means we receive fees for our services only if we win. When we've successfully prevailed upon the responsible party or insurer to pay you, that's when we'll receive our payment, as well. Your lawsuit begins with a free case evaluation with a Berman & Simmons lawyer. We will thoroughly explain the details of our fee arrangement during this first consultation.
Why have so many other lawyers and Maine residents come to us over the years? The answer is simple: we get outstanding results.
Contact us today to find out how we can help you.
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Referring lawyers
Do you have a client whose civil rights case requires the experience of skilled litigators who successfully handle many jury trials each year? At Berman & Simmons, we regularly work on referred cases. We value our relationships with the many attorneys and law firms that ask us to help on their civil rights cases. When you refer a case to us, you and your client benefit. We have a long history of trying cases in the courtroom and turning difficult, complex civil rights cases into high-value settlements or judgments.