Pittsburgh Civil Rights & Constitutional Law Attorneys
The United States Constitution and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 are integral to United States Law. Both offer certain rights and protections to citizens and naturalized citizens of the United States. Yet, despite these rights and protections, people of certain races and backgrounds continue to suffer adverse actions at the hands of their employers, the government, law enforcement and other powerful entities. Mount Royal Lawyers provides experienced legal help to people who face various civil rights violations and constitutional cases involving the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the United State Constitution.
Civil rights violations are serious legal matters that do require the skill and dedication of an experienced attorney. Mount Royal Lawyers look forward to serving your legal needs. Please call us today at 412-492-8975 to arrange your free consultation. You may also fill out a contact form and someone from our firm will be in touch with you promptly.
Civil right violations
Civil rights violations can occur in situations involving employment discrimination, government misconduct and police misconduct.
Our employment practice addresses government retaliation for First Amendment, whistleblowers, and equal protection involving discrimination on the basis of race and gender.
- Relatiation involving loss of job
- Hostile work environment
- Retaliation for whistle-blowing activity
Police brutality is an issue that far too many innocent people experience. As a victim of police brutality, you may be entitled to compensation and punitive damages. Police brutality can include the following:
- False arrests
- Harassment based upon race
- Malicious prosecution
- Illegal search and seizure
Constitutional law issues
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution provides citizens certain freedoms including freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly and freedom of petition. The Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution provides due process of the law and equal protection under the law.
Our firm has successfully litigated constitutional issues spanning retaliation against public employees, first amendment rights of fraternity members, prisoners' rights and voting right.
Contact Mount Royal Lawyers today to arrange your consultation.

