It’s common for folks to be concerned about the cost of hiring an attorney to help them deal with the aftermath of their civil rights violation. However, it’s important to keep in mind that the attorneys at Halperin Law Center work on a contingency-fee basis. This means that you won’t pay anything up front. In fact, we only get paid if you win, as our fees come from a portion of any future settlement.

In Virginia, the amount of time you have to file a claim for compensatory damages in a civil rights case is governed by the statute of limitations. The exact amount of time at your disposal can depend on a variety of factors, including what you’re filing a claim for. For example, you generally have two years to sue for injury to person or libel/slander, but generally up to five to sue for property damages. These limits can depend on many factors, so it’s important to contact an attorney for help.

Civil rights violations include offenses committed against a victim that happen as the result or threat of an action against them due to their belonging to a protected class. For example, denying housing on the basis of race is illegal and could lead to a successful civil rights violation case. There are many different ways that someone’s rights can be violated; contact an attorney to find out if you could have a potential claim.