Hamilton Clarke’s Civil Rights practice is among the leading practices in the United States. We are known for vigorously defending clients whose civil rights have been violated, and have successfully litigated major civil rights cases throughout the country.
Our attorneys have experience representing clients in matters involving, among others, employment, racial and religious discrimination, disability, police misconduct, LGBT rights, prisoner/juvenile justice, and voting rights/election protection.
We have a strong track record of success, and our attorneys are skilled litigators who are not afraid to take on powerful entities to fight for justice.
Our Civil Rights attorneys have obtained notable victories and have played pivotal roles in civil rights cases of import, including:
Hamilton Clarke’s expertise also extends to class action matters, where the firm is currently leading a pending case against the State of New York on behalf of New York State Corrections Officers, fighting for reasonable religious accommodations. We also are co-leading a significant class action lawsuit against the City of Rochester, addressing decades of racially biased policing practices.
The lawyers at Hamilton Clarke, LLP have zealously and successfully represented clients on complex civil and commercial litigation, corporate, shareholder activism and distressed matters, and white collar criminal defense including fraud, money laundering, insider trading, racketeering and tax evasion. We develop unique, custom-tailored approaches to protecting and advancing our clients’ interests, examining every detail and exploring unconventional legal theories. The results we have obtained over many years of practice speak to our ability and determination to turn strategic advantage into ultimate success.