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Civil rights laws protect individuals from discrimination and guarantee certain privileges, including the right to due process, equal protection regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, religion, or age, and freedom of speech. Civil and political rights are a class of rights that protect individuals’ freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals. These rights ensure one’s ability to participate in the civil and political life of the society and state without discrimination or repression. A violation of an individual’s civil rights can commonly manifest as:

  • Employment Discrimination
  • Police Misconduct
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Infringing the Americans with Disabilities Act

Both state and federal laws, including the U.S. Constitution, protect citizens from a broad range of injustices including wrongful termination, unlawful retaliation, police misconduct, and other infractions of civil rights. Depending on the case, it may be necessary to navigate complex statutory and constitutional procedures. The attorneys at Feldman Shepherd are skilled at managing these legal processes and can help you decide how best to pursue your unique civil rights case. At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to obtaining the best possible recovery for our clients as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail, and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If you believe your civil rights have been violated, trust the attorneys at Feldman Shepherd to help make things right.

Civil rights laws protect individuals from discrimination and guarantee certain privileges, including the right to due process, equal protection regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, religion, or age, and freedom of speech. Civil and political rights are a class of rights that protect individuals’ freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals. These rights ensure one’s ability to participate in the civil and political life of the society and state without discrimination or repression. A violation of an individual’s civil rights can commonly manifest as:

  • Employment Discrimination
  • Police Misconduct
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Infringing the Americans with Disabilities Act

Both state and federal laws, including the U.S. Constitution, protect citizens from a broad range of injustices including wrongful termination, unlawful retaliation, police misconduct, and other infractions of civil rights. Depending on the case, it may be necessary to navigate complex statutory and constitutional procedures. The attorneys at Feldman Shepherd are skilled at managing these legal processes and can help you decide how best to pursue your unique civil rights case. At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to obtaining the best possible recovery for our clients as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail, and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If you believe your civil rights have been violated, trust the attorneys at Feldman Shepherd to help make things right.

$2.5 Million Settlement for Man Shot by Police
Attorney Robert Levant secured a $2.5 million settlement from the City of Philadelphia on behalf of Stephen Moore, who was shot by Philadelphia Police Officer Larry Shields. Mr. Moore was an innocent home owner who did nothing to warrant police presence at his home. Officer Larry …
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Montgomery County Verdict of $1 Million Plus Attorneys Fees and Interest in Trustee Misconduct
Attorneys Mark W. Tanner and Thomas Martin recently received a verdict in an unusual case involving a Trustee who was withdrawing funds from her daughter’s Trust, and using them for her own benefit. Tanner and Martin, representing the beneficiary of the Trust, filed a civil …
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$500,000 Recovery for Estate of Mentally Ill Woman Killed by Police
After attorney Robert Levant rested on behalf of the Estate of Reora Askew, the City of Philadelphia elected to settle the case for $500,000 rather than present a defense to a Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Jury. During the trial, Levant presented evidence that Ms. Askew …
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$400,000 Verdict Entered on Behalf of Female Victim of Date Rape
Attorneys Ezra Wohlgelernter and Tom Grammer represented a female victim of a vicious assault and rape in a civil action filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. This civil action filed included a claim for compensatory and punitive damages. The Defendant attempted …
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Six-Figure Jury Verdict for Man Tasered by Police
Attorney Robert Levant obtained a $202,500 jury award on behalf of David Ashby, who was tasered three times and beaten by Philadelphia Police after they claimed that he was attempting to steal a car. Levant was able to prove that the car belonged to Mr. Ashby, …
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Feldman and Shepard were helpful, attentive and professional in assisting my family deal with a life altering law suit. They were transparent and immensely helpful. I always felt they had the best interest of my family in mind. We highly recommend them.
Alphie Wong Shing