New York Civil Rights Lawyers Vigorously Pursue Justice
Harlem firm handles cases involving police abuse and discrimination
As a citizen, your civil rights are guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, but those rights can be abused or ignored unless you have the right legal advocate. At Giordano Law Offices PLLC in New York City, we are committed to helping clients obtain justice in a wide variety of cases. Principal Attorney Carmen Jack Giordano has been litigating matters involving police abuse, discrimination, correction officer misconduct and other improper behavior for more than 30 years. Drawing on that experience, our legal team holds authorities accountable for civil rights violations no matter where they occur.
Attorneys seek relief for victims of unlawful arrest and incarceration
When you’ve been targeted by law enforcement, civil rights abuses can cause serious, even permanent harm. From our Harlem headquarters and our other offices throughout the city, we advocate for victims of:
- Wrongful arrest and false imprisonment — Though New York claims to have ended practices such as stop-and-frisk, some people are still arrested and sent to jail without probable cause. We’ll review your situation and determine if the proper legal foundation existed to detain you.
- Malicious prosecution — As a former prosecutor, Carmen Jack Giordano understands when a legitimate case exists against a defendant. If you believe that the actions taken against you were not justified, our firm will stand up for your rights.
- Excessive force, shooting, wrongful death and police assault — If you have been injured by the police whether during an arrest or while in custody or when briefly detained, and the use of force was not justified, you may have a claim to compensate you for your injuries.
- Incarceration abuse — When someone is beaten, refused medical treatment or abused in some other way at Rikers Island, the Tombs or another detention facility, we’ll press for full legal relief.
Many people aren’t even aware of what their rights are, and those who do know are often intimidated by the prospect of fighting the system. In a free initial consultation, our firm will give you the information and confidence you need to pursue a fair result.
Proven advocates represent people harmed by police brutality
Unfortunately, excessive force is used by some members of the NYPD against suspects every day. Sometimes, this takes the form of assault and battery during a stop or arrest. In other situations, a police officer might fire their weapon improperly, resulting in serious harm or even a fatality. Our firm has a long track record of securing substantial compensation for clients in wrongful death, personal injury and civil rights ligation arising from instances of police brutality.
Skillful litigators stand up for plaintiffs who’ve faced discrimination
Being rejected for the job or home you want has a serious effect on you and your family. The pain is even worse if you’ve been victimized by discrimination due to your race, religion, ethnic background or some other personal characteristic. However, help is often available. In a short discussion, we will explain if the action taken against you amounts to a civil rights violation and, if so, our lawyers will fight to undo the injustice.
Contact a dedicated New York City civil rights lawyer for a free consultation
Giordano Law Offices PLLC litigates on behalf of New York-area clients in a wide range of civil rights matters, including cases relating to police brutality and incarceration abuse. Please call 212-406-9466 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation at our Uptown headquarters in Harlem or our other locations in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Downtown Manhattan.
