{"id":14,"date":"2020-11-23T22:55:19","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T22:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mjvergis.wpengine.com\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2025-09-19T19:11:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T19:11:21","slug":"civil-rights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/es\/civil-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"Derechos civiles"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"14\" class=\"elementor elementor-14\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-524cabef elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"524cabef\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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These rights exist to protect our safety, freedom, and right to live without fear of discrimination. In fact, individual rights and liberties are considered sacred in America and form the foundation of our democracy. Sadly, despite these protections, civil rights violations still happen regularly. Politicians, law enforcement agencies, hate groups, and various other organizations sometimes break these laws, leaving innocent people feeling helpless.<\/p><p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What Kind of Lawyer Fights for Civil Rights?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"A civil rights lawyer provides representation for individuals whose rights have been violated, whether they are citizens of the United States or immigrants living in the country. 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Vergis understands how devastating these violations can be. Through his dedicated civil rights practice, he has successfully represented numerous clients across Northwest Louisiana, including Shreveport, Bossier City, and beyond.\u00a0<\/p><p>If your civil rights have been violated, Michael J. Vergis is ready to stand by your side and fight for justice. Call <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/\">The Law Office of Michael J. Vergis<\/a> in Shreveport, Louisiana, at <a href=\"tel:3186983724\">(318) 698-3724<\/a> today to schedule your free consultation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecd033a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ecd033a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">SCHEDULE A <b>FREE CONSULTATION<\/b> TODAY!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5667db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5667db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What Kind of Lawyer Fights for Civil Rights?<\/h2><p>A civil rights lawyer provides representation for individuals whose rights have been violated, whether they are citizens of the United States or immigrants living in the country. These attorneys are very well-versed in the freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution and can often assist their clients in both civil and criminal cases.\u00a0<\/p><p>If someone experiences a violation of their civil rights, they have the legal option to file a lawsuit against the responsible individual or organization. In addition to defending their client\u2019s rights through the duration of the case, civil rights attorneys undertake a number of responsibilities. They do case research, write legal documents, present cases in court, and reach settlements, among many other things. They must also stay current on local laws and regulations relating to civil rights, which may change periodically.<\/p><p>To ensure strong, effective representation, it&#8217;s important to hire a trusted civil rights lawyer like Michael J. Vergis.\u00a0<\/p><h2>Understanding Your Civil Rights<\/h2><p>Civil rights are vital protections designed to shield American citizens from unfair or discriminatory treatment. Based on legally protected characteristics, they encompass the right to equal treatment (free from discrimination) in a variety of settings, including education, employment, housing, public accommodations, and more.<\/p><p>Federal civil rights protections are primarily established through landmark legislation, including:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Civil Rights Act of 1964<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Voting Rights Act of 1965<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Age Discrimination Act of 1975<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Fair Housing Act (FHA)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>The state of Louisiana mostly relies on federal legislation when it comes to civil rights. However, state law does provide a few additional protections for its citizens concerning discrimination in housing, employment, and people with disabilities. These state protections can be found in the following revised statutes:<\/p><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.la.gov\/legis\/Law.aspx?p=y&amp;d=104414\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">R.S. 51 \u00a7 2601<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.la.gov\/legis\/Law.aspx?p=y&amp;d=100576\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">R.S. 46 \u00a7 2251<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.la.gov\/legis\/Law.aspx?d=83864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">R.S. 23 \u00a7 301<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>If you are facing discrimination or believe your civil rights have been violated, a knowledgeable LA civil rights attorney like Michael J. Vergis can guide you through the legal process during this time.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ed5a3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6ed5a3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shreveport-civil-rights-lawyer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2437\" alt=\"Shreveport civil rights lawyer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shreveport-civil-rights-lawyer.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shreveport-civil-rights-lawyer-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shreveport-civil-rights-lawyer-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Shreveport-civil-rights-lawyer-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe9537b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe9537b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Common Civil Rights Violations<\/h2><p>There is a realm of ways in which someone\u2019s rights may be violated, thus requiring them to obtain legal help. A few examples of common civil rights violations include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Unlawful Search and Seizure<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Police Brutality or Excessive Force<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>False Arrest or Wrongful Imprisonment<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Employment Discrimination<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Housing Discrimination<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Discrimination in Education<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Voting Rights Violations<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Freedom of Speech or Assembly Violations<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Denial of Due Process<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Cruel and Unusual Punishment<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h3>Cases Our Shreveport-Bossier Civil Rights Lawsuit Lawyers Handle<\/h3><p>With the resources, experience, and unwavering dedication needed to stand up against powerful institutions, our criminal defense lawyers at The Law Office of Michael J. Vergis have helped a number of clients seek justice and accountability when their constitutional rights were violated.<\/p><h4>Police Brutality<\/h4><p>Police brutality occurs when law enforcement officers use excessive or unreasonable force during arrests, stops, or other interactions with the public. This may involve physical violence, unlawful use of weapons, or verbal abuse, and it violates an individual\u2019s civil rights protected under the U.S. Constitution, particularly the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/civil-rights\/police-brutality\/\">Shreveport police brutality lawyer<\/a> Mike Vergis helps victims hold officers and departments accountable for these abuses and pursue justice through civil rights claims.<\/p><h4>Hate Crimes<\/h4><p>Hate crimes are criminal acts motivated by bias against a person\u2019s race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic. These offenses are not only crimes against individuals\u2014they are also violations of civil rights, as they target and intimidate entire communities based on identity.<\/p><h4>Sexual Assault<\/h4><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/criminal-defense\/sex-crimes-attorney\/sexual-battery\/\">Sexual battery in Louisiana<\/a> involves unwanted or non-consensual touching of another person\u2019s intimate parts and is a serious criminal offense. When committed by a government actor, such as a law enforcement officer or correctional staff, it can also serve as the basis for a civil rights lawsuit under federal law.\u00a0<\/p><h4>Cruel and Unusual Punishment<\/h4><p>Cruel and unusual punishment refers to inhumane or excessive treatment of individuals in the criminal justice system, such as physical abuse, denial of medical care, or extreme prison conditions. This type of mistreatment violates a person\u2019s civil rights under the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which protects against punishment that is degrading or disproportionate.<\/p><h4>Search and Seizure Violations<\/h4><p>Illegal search and seizure occurs when law enforcement conducts a search of your person, home, vehicle, or belongings without a valid warrant, probable cause, or your consent. This violates your Fourth Amendment rights, which protect against unreasonable government intrusion.\u00a0<\/p><p>At The Law Office of Michael J. Vergis, our skilled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/civil-rights\/illegal-search-seizure\/\">illegal search and seizure lawyers in Louisiana<\/a> can help challenge unlawfully obtained evidence and fight to protect your constitutional rights.<\/p><h4>Use of Excessive Force<\/h4><p>The use of excessive force occurs when law enforcement officers apply more physical force than necessary to control a situation or make an arrest. This violates a person\u2019s civil rights under the Fourth Amendment, which protects individuals from unreasonable seizures and guarantees the right to be free from abusive treatment by government officials.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d609ed2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d609ed2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/civil-rights-attorney-shreveport.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2436\" alt=\"civil rights attorney shreveport\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/civil-rights-attorney-shreveport.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/civil-rights-attorney-shreveport-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/civil-rights-attorney-shreveport-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/civil-rights-attorney-shreveport-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b95173 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b95173\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>When to File a Civil Rights Lawsuit<\/h2><p>Civil rights lawsuits can occur for many different reasons. It is also important to note that there are numerous directions a civil rights claim can take, foreseen and unexpected. This may include a violation of rights from the workplace, housing, education, law enforcement, and more.\u00a0<\/p><p>For example, you could have a civil rights case that focuses on employment law. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eeoc.gov\/statutes\/title-vii-civil-rights-act-1964\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964<\/a> states that an employer may not discriminate with respect to any term, condition, or privilege of employment against an employee for their race, skin color, national origin, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), disability, or religion.<\/p><p>Regardless of your type of case, it is vital to have representation that is well-versed in both state and federal law, has the experience to handle complex situations, and is committed to achieving justice on your behalf. An experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/louisiana-federal-defense-lawyer\/\">Louisiana federal criminal attorney<\/a> like Michael Vergis can provide the knowledge and advocacy needed when your case moves into federal court, ensuring your rights are protected at every stage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd69959 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dd69959\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Louisiana Civil Rights Attorney FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64df4a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"64df4a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1051\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1051\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What Should I Do If My Civil Rights Have Been Violated?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1051\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1051\"><p>Just because you feel as though someone violated your rights, this does not always mean they violated your civil or protected rights from a legal standpoint. When determining if you have a viable civil rights case, the first thing you must ask yourself is whether there has been a clear and legal violation of one or more of your protected rights. These rights work to protect you from unlawful discrimination on the basis of things like race, sex, age, disability, national origin, etc.<\/p><p>If someone has violated one of these protected rights, you likely have a civil rights case on your hands. There are a few things you should do next. First, consult with a Shreveport civil rights attorney like Michael Vergis to know for certain if you have a legal case. If it is confirmed that you have a viable civil rights case, you have a few options regarding your next move: settling the dispute through informal negotiations, submitting a government claim, or initiating private legal action.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1052\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1052\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do I Have a Civil Rights Claim?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1052\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1052\"><p>There is no absolute answer for this. A case\u2019s strength is determined based on a unique set of circumstances, including evidence and state-specific laws. Finding out if you have a case typically requires a consultation with an attorney who is experienced in civil law. By reviewing your claim, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/about\/\">Attorney Michael J. Vergis<\/a> will determine whether you may have a viable case and help you explore all potential legal options.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1053\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1053\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How Do I File a Civil Rights Complaint in Louisiana?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1053\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1053\"><p>If you have a civil rights complaint you would like to launch in the state of Louisiana, you can lodge the complaint with the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights (LCHR) or file a lawsuit through your lawyer.<\/p><p>If you would like to file a complaint of discrimination with the LCHR, you may do so by:<\/p><ul><li>Phone: (225) 342-6969<\/li><li>Mail: Office of the Governor, Louisiana Commission on Human Rights, P.O. Box 94094, Baton Rouge, LA 70804<\/li><li>In-person at 1001 N. 23rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802<\/li><li>Online <a href=\"https:\/\/gov.louisiana.gov\/page\/antidiscrimination-laws-enforced-by-lchr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><p>If your eligibility is approved after meeting all deadlines, an investigator will examine the merit determination and recommendation. The results of this will be given to you and the respondent and in some cases, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). At this point, remedial action will be discussed and available for any employment discrimination, which could include lost pay, promotions, front pay, reinstatement, and reasonable accommodations.<\/p><p>If there is no violation of the statute discovered by the LCHR and by the EEOC, you will be given the right to sue. This is where the services of Michael J. Vergis will be the most valuable to you. For further explanation or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your LA civil rights claim.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1054\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1054\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is the Statute of Limitations for a Louisiana Civil Rights Claim?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1054\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1054\"><p>In the state of Louisiana, civil rights claims (as well as most civil actions) must be brought <strong>within one year<\/strong>, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/blog\/louisianas-statute-of-limitations\/\">Louisiana statute of limitations<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><p>Federal law provides a different statute of limitations, which allows seven years for a civil rights claim to be brought within federal courts. However, the seven-year time frame only applies to cases that did not result in death. Cases that led to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/personal-injury\/wrongful-death-attorney\/\">wrongful death<\/a> of another individual have no time limit.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1055\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1055\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do I Need a Louisiana Civil Rights Violations Attorney?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1055\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1055\"><p>The truth is, most people are not familiar with the complicated nature of civil rights law, at least not without a legal background. Without a civil rights attorney, you may find that your attempt to sue another person for a civil rights violation is met with a less than favorable outcome. As a result, you may not receive the settlement that you deserve or even any settlement at all. It can be extremely hard to prove there\u2019s been a violation of your civil rights, but a reputable attorney can significantly increase your chances of winning the case.<\/p><p>When you need a civil rights lawyer, it is because you need the legal assistance of someone with the knowledge and dedication to protect the rights afforded by the Constitution to all individuals, minorities, and businesses. They should have the drive and resources to make sure that the defendant will be held accountable for their wrongdoings and that their client will achieve justice.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-1056\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1056\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How Can a Shreveport, Louisiana Civil Rights Attorney Help?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1056\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1056\"><p>Having a dedicated Shreveport civil rights attorney significantly improves your chances of achieving justice and securing appropriate settlements for violations of civil rights. The committed team at The Law Offices of Michael J. Vergis, a general practice law firm, provides the highest possible care in defending clients\u2019 rights across numerous practice areas. If your rights have been violated, contact our office today to schedule a confidential consultation with our dedicated civil rights lawyer and explore your legal options.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d5c484 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0d5c484\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LA-civil-rights-attorney.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2435\" alt=\"LA civil rights attorney\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LA-civil-rights-attorney.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LA-civil-rights-attorney-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LA-civil-rights-attorney-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LA-civil-rights-attorney-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56a854a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56a854a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Additional Practice Areas We Handle<\/h2><p>Our experienced Louisiana legal team is ready to represent clients in a variety of legal matters, from civil and municipal law to personal injury, family law, and criminal defense. When represented by Michael J. Vergis, you have a lawyer committed to achieving the best possible resolution for you.<\/p><h3>Personal Injury and Wrongful Death<\/h3><p>In addition to civil rights, Michael Vergis is a skilled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/personal-injury\/\">personal injury lawyer in Shreveport<\/a>\/Bossier City who provides compassionate legal representation for victims of serious accidents and wrongful death. He works tirelessly to help clients recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional suffering caused by someone else\u2019s negligence or misconduct.<\/p><h3>Family Law<\/h3><p>Michael Vergis is also an experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/family-law\/\">North Louisiana family law attorney<\/a> who offers trusted legal guidance in matters such as divorce, child custody, support, and property division. Whether through negotiation or litigation, he is committed to protecting his clients&#8217; rights and helping families reach fair and lasting solutions.<\/p><h3>Criminal Defense<\/h3><p>As a seasoned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/criminal-defense\/\">Shreveport criminal defense attorney<\/a>, Michael Vergis provides aggressive and strategic representation for clients facing a wide range of charges, from misdemeanors to serious felonies. He diligently challenges the prosecution\u2019s case, protects his client\u2019s rights, and pursues the best possible outcome at every stage of the legal process.<\/p><h2>Call Shreveport Civil Rights Lawyer Michael J. Vergis for a Free Consultation Today<\/h2><p>If your rights have been violated in Northwest Louisiana, don\u2019t wait to get the legal help you need. Explore our full range of services on our website or contact Michael J. Vergis, a trusted Shreveport, LA civil rights attorney for more information.<\/p><p>Simply call <a href=\"tel:3186983724\">(318) 698-3724<\/a> or complete our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/contact\/\">online intake form<\/a> to schedule a free consultation today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d11d229 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d11d229\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-264d26c\" data-id=\"264d26c\" data-element_type=\"column\" 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