New York Discrimination Attorneys

Every citizen of the United States is entitled to certain rights and privileges. When someones rights are infringed upon that is a violation of their civil rights and is not allowed. Over the years there have been landmark cases that have brought these injustices to the attention of the American public, such as Plessy v. Ferguson. Discrimination is a behavior that should not be tolerated, and no citizen should have to endure the humiliation and disrespect that is involved. If you or a loved one has been a victim of discrimination in New York please contact the New York Civil Rights Attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro.

Discrimination comes in many different forms, and the following examples are just a few:

• Age Discrimination is an occurrence in which an individual is treated unfairly because of his or her age.
• Sexual Harassment is when an individual is subjected to unwanted sexual advances or physical conduct, sexually explicit conversation, or request for sexual favors.
• Racial Discrimination is a situation where an individual is treated unjustly because of his or her race.
• Sexual Discrimination is an incidence where an individual is treated poorly because of his or her gender.
• Religious Discrimination is when a person experiences unfair treatment because of his or her religious beliefs. This includes the loss of opportunities or employment because of religious conflicts.

The NY Civil Rights attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro are well versed in Acts to end discrimination, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, all of which are efforts to put an end to discrimination.

Discrimination and the violation of civil rights are wrong and should not be inflicted on any individual. The lasting effects can be demoralizing and may cause severe emotional trauma for the victim. Our NY attorneys will work diligently to protect your rights and put an end to this injustice.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of discrimination please contact the New York Discrimination Lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro.