Civil Rights

If your civil rights have been violated, Baker, Burton & Lundy are here to fight for the justice you deserve. Civil rights are fundamental protections against violations of constitutional freedoms. The U.S. Constitution guarantees every individual the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These protections have been further defined and codified through various constitutional provisions and statutes, ensuring that individuals are safeguarded against discrimination, abuse, and other violations of their rights.  We believe that protecting civil rights should be one of the most important missions of a law firm. We are proud to have won significant settlements for clients who have been injured at protests and been subject to excessive force by police. Baker, Burton & Lundy are committed defenders of justice.

Our mission is to protect these rights by holding those who violate them accountable. We have successfully represented clients in numerous cases where their civil rights were infringed upon, including but not limited to:

• Police Misconduct and Abuse – Unlawful use of force, wrongful arrests, and other forms of police misconduct.
• Discrimination – Unjust treatment based on sex, religion, sexual orientation, race, gender identity, age, or disability.
• Freedom of Speech Violations – Defending individuals’ rights to express their opinions, protest peacefully, and be free from government retaliation.
• Libel and Slander – Victims of libel, defamation in printed form, and slander, spoken defamation, can sue for damages, but the burden of proof varies.