Civil Rights

New Jersey Civil Rights Lawyers

People whose civil rights have been violated often feel powerless to fight back. The New Jersey civil rights lawyers of Barry Corrado Grassi & Gibson give them the power they need. We have substantial experience fighting to protect our client's civil rights.

We handle cases involving a wide variety of civil rights issues, including:

• Fourth Amendment violations: unlawful search and seizure
• Police brutality, unlawful search and arrest
• First Amendment litigation: free speech, freedom of association, violations of political rights
• Handicap discrimination
• Race, gender, and sexual discrimination in employment and other contexts
• Employment harassment
• Housing discrimination

One area that leads to many lawsuits is mortgage lending discrimination. A number of recent class action lawsuits have asserted that mortgage lenders inflate transactional costs and interest rates for African-American borrowers. "Redlining," in which lenders deny services or increase the costs to members of certain communities, is all too common in sub-prime lending. Such actions are civil rights violations, and our attorneys can help victims get justice.

Civil rights litigation often involves disputes with the government. We can help people with claims against any government agency, from the police to the post office.

Firm partners Frank L. Corrado and Joseph C. Grassi lead our civil rights practice. Each has more than 20 years of experience handling complex litigation matters. They are devoted to providing personalized service, taking few cases and preparing thoroughly.

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Contact Barry Corrado Grassi & Gibson to speak with an attorney about any civil rights matter.