Civil Rights

Salem, Massachusetts, Civil Rights Attorney

Have you been a victim of police brutality, false arrest or discrimination (racial profiling) in a criminal investigation in eastern Massachusetts? Contact the law offices of Thomas J. Barrett to schedule an initial consultation.

Civil rights cases are particularly challenging in today's conservative political climate. When victims — and their lawyers — have the courage to speak out against civil rights violations in criminal arrests and other circumstances, they also create the possibility that public awareness of a problem will be enhanced and damages awarded.

Trial lawyer Thomas J. Barrett has taken civil rights cases to federal district court and other venues where police who have overstepped their boundaries can be brought to justice, and victims can be compensated.

Any government entity may be named as the defendant in a civil rights case — not just the police.

• Government bodies sometimes interfere with individual's zoning rights and other civil rights pertaining to property.
  • Local zoning inspectors may be corrupt and paid to carry out the will of business interests in an area where minorities are not welcome.
  • Housing inspectors may attempt to force you to tear down your family home for questionable or unstated reasons.
• Abuse of authority by city workers — including, but not limited to, police — is the underlying cause of many civil rights actions.

Contact civil rights and criminal defense attorney Thomas J. Barrett to schedule a consultation about your false arrest, your employment discrimination case or your concern about a building permit that has been denied for no obvious reason.