It prohibits violence or threats of violence based on age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, marital status, medical condition, political affiliation, position in a labor dispute, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. 305 Broadway, Suite 607 The NAACP seeks to remove all barriers of racial discrimination through democratic processes. Personal-injury → The Civil Rights Act and other federal and state laws guarantee equal protection for all citizens, regardless of their age, gender, race, or creed, among other protected characteristics. He is disciplined about his daily workout routine which includes jogging and weights. Police Misconduct → Code § 52.1): California law makes it illegal for anybody to threaten or commit acts of violence against you or your property because of the kind of person you are, or the kinds of persons with whom you associate. New York, You can also reach us at our New York office at 212-202-2966. San Francisco Daily Journal’s Top 100 Leading “Lawyers in California, 2009; National Bar Associations’ C. Francis Stradford Award: the highest award given by the association for inspiration, and contribution to the legal profession; 100 BLACK MEN OF THE BAY AREA: Life Time Achievement Award December 2008; San Francisco and Los Angeles Daily Journal’s 100 Top Lawyers …
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Partners Gloria Allred, Michael Maroko, and John West were prominent among the advocates appearing before the court, representing clients Robin Tyler, Diane Olson, Rev. Lawyers seek to aid Justice Department investigation. National Bar Associations’ C. Francis Stradford Award: 100 BLACK MEN OF THE BAY AREA: Life Time Achievement Award December 2008, San Francisco and Los Angeles Daily Journal’s 100  Top Lawyers of Spheres of Influence 2005, San Francisco Chronicle Magazine profile “Oakland’s Johnnie Cochran, June 2005, Charles Houston Bar Association : Clinton W White Advocacy Award, December 2003. Civil Rights Lawyers The laws associated with Civil Rights protect those rights as written and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and the 13th and 14th Amendments to the Constitution. Civ. “Blue vs. Black: Let’s End the Conflict between Cops and Minorities, Saint Martin’s press, 1999; “The Forgotten Victims” (Psychological impact on children whose parent/or close family figure killed by the police), 2013; “Burris Report I and II” (Independent investigation into shooting death of 14 year old African America), 1976. She is also a member of the National Board of the NAACP. She was also counsel in U.S. Supreme Court case Banks v. Dretke. He has traveled throughout the world with memorable trips East and West Africa, Europe, South America, Cuba, and China. Burris regularly participates in charitable events for breast cancer, heart cancer such as Bay to Breakers and Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk. Examples of civil rights are freedom of speech, press, assembly, the right to vote, freedom from involuntary servitude, and the right to equality in public places.

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Primerus and our member law firms welcome your emails, contact forms, phone calls and written letters. It also forbids anyone from interfering by force or by threat of violence with your federal or state constitutional or statutory rights. NY Fax: Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. If a civil rights action is not warranted, there may still be grounds for a lawsuit related to sexual harassment, age discrimination or wrongful termination. Burris loves to travel. Same-sex marriage (March 4, 2008): For almost four hours, the California Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the right of same-sex couples to marry.

Code § 51.7): Provides protection from hate violence.

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The acts forbidden by these civil laws may also be criminal acts, and can expose violators to criminal penalties. Chris Dawe | cdawe@primerus.com of sweet potatoes – 2 lbs. Discrimination → He is an voracious reader on the topics of history, criminal/social justice, and contemporary domestic and international issues. Primerus Contact However, that right may be limited. Public establishments include places of public accommodation (e.g., hotels, motels, trailer parks), restaurants, gas stations, bars, taverns, and places of entertainment in general. Code § 52.1): California law makes it illegal for anybody to threaten or commit acts of violence against you or your property because of the kind of person you are, or the kinds of persons with whom you associate. Before founding the Law Offices of John L. Burris, his previous employment included Harris, Alexander, and Burris, 1979 to 1985; Deputy District Attorney with the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office from 1977 to 1979; Assistant State’s State Attorney in Cook County, Illinois from 1975 to 1976; Associate Attorney, Jenner and Block, Associate 1973 to 1975; and Summer Associate, Associate with Jenner and Block, Summer 1972 where he worked on Metcalf Commission investigating police brutality claims in Chicago. John Burris has practiced law for more than 40 years. Oakland, CA 94621 Our long history of significant cases include: The following are examples of conduct that may be considered civil rights violations: You have a right to privacy even at work.