
PRACTICE AREAS
Goldman Law is well versed in litigating various types civil rights matters through all stages of the process, including on appeal. Below is a brief description of the areas in which we practice.
Employee Rights
Committed to protecting every individual's right to work in an environment free from discrimination and to ensuring equality of opportunity in the workplace, we represent employees who have experienced workplace discrimination on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, age, and other categories protected by federal and state law, as well as those who have been retaliated against for opposing unlawful conduct in the workplace.
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- Workplace Discrimination
- Wrongful Termination
- Sexual Harassment
- Hostile Work Environment
- Retaliation
- Whistleblower Protection
- Civil Service
- Collective Bargaining Rights
- Administrative Hearings & Arbitration in Disciplinary Matters
Civil Liberties
Among the guiding principles of our nation are the protection of individual liberty and the guarantee of equal rights. We are committed to protecting individual rights and equality by holding governmental actors accountable when they abuse their power.
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- Police Misconduct
- Excessive Force
- False Arrest
- Malicious Prosecution
- Wrongful Conviction
- Fair Trial Rights
- Prisoner Rights
- Due Process
- Equal Protection
First Amendment
The rights to freedom of speech, freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and the associated rights to freely and peaceably assemble and associate with others, form the backbone of our democracy and free society. We represent individuals seeking to vindicate these rights when transgressed or threatened.
Disability Rights
When individuals with disabilities are subjected to discrimination or abuse, whether it be in the workplace, in school, in housing, in public accommodations, or in programs or facilities where they receive services, we are ready to fight back and advocate for equality and justice.
Education &
Student Rights
We trust our schools to provide a safe and secure environment for our children, where they can learn and have an equal opportunity to thrive. We represent the families of children who have been been discriminated against or otherwise significantly harmed while in school. We also have experience in special education law and can help protect the rights of those entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education ("FAPE") under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act ("IDEA").
Housing Rights
When housing discrimination occurs, whether it be on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, age, or other categories protected by federal and state law, we stand ready to fight for your rights.
Appellate Practice
Whether you believe the court got it wrong, or you need to defend a favorable judgment or decision against an adversary's appeal, we have extensive appellate experience in both state and federal court. We understand the intricate procedural rules in the appellate courts and how to craft arguments designed to persuade appellate judges.