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Our award-winning civil rights lawyers in Washington, DC, are committed to protecting your fundamental Constitutional rights and holding powerful institutions accountable. With over three decades of experience litigating complex civil rights cases in our nation’s capital, we fight tirelessly against discrimination, police misconduct, and violations of constitutional freedoms.
With more than $1 billion in settlements won to date and over 100 5 star Google reviews, our civil litigation results stand for themselves. Our leading legal specialists have been named to some of the United States’ most renowned legal directories, with our partners Patrick Regan, Salvatore Zambri, and Victor Long all holding board certification in Civil Trial Law and Civil Trial Advocacy from the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and Patrick Regan also named as a fellow to the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and American College of Trial Lawyers.
Our attorneys leverage their deep understanding of federal civil rights laws and proximity to key government institutions to get you the compensation you need to restore your dignity. Contact Regan Zambri Long today to schedule a free consultation. We’re available 24/7 and charge no fees unless we win your case.
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Civil rights lawsuits can be quite complicated to prove. While you are not required to have legal counsel by your side, hiring a civil rights lawyer is always in your best interest. According to its annual report, the DC Office of Human Rights received 1,222 initial violation complaints in 2023. In 2024, this increased to 1,349 initial violation complaints , with disability status, sex, and race being the most-cited protected characteristics in docketed cases.
Your civil rights lawyer will:
It is normal to be overwhelmed by a civil rights violation. When you are unsure where to turn, turn to Regan Zambri Long. Our Washington, DC, civil rights lawyers know the district’s laws inside and out. Our legal team will ensure the liable party is held accountable for the harm they caused you. Schedule your free case evaluation today and take the first step toward the justice you deserve.
The DC Human Rights Act protects citizens based on 23 traits and prohibits discrimination in housing, employment, public accommodations, and education institutions. Washington, DC’s protected traits include:
Though many people use civil rights and civil liberties interchangeably, they have legal differences. Civil liberties are basic freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution, such as freedom of speech, to protect U.S. citizens from a tyrannical government. Civil rights are legal rights that protect you from unfair treatment and discrimination. Civil rights generally include housing, education, employment, and accessibility.
For example, marriage is a civil liberty protected by the Constitution. Same-sex marriage is a civil right. Same-sex couples were not allowed to marry until 2015, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a marriage license could not be denied to LGBTQ+ couples. Therefore, if you are denied a marriage license because the clerk decides not to issue any marriage licenses, you are being denied your civil liberty. If the clerk denies a marriage license because you are part of an LGBTQ+ couple, you are being denied your civil rights.
Any targeted discrimination requires legal action. Although a civil rights suit can be overwhelming, Regan Zambri Long will shoulder the legal burden for you. Call us today for a free consultation.
Civil rights are often violated when a person or organization makes an assumption based on one of the protected traits. In some cases, discrimination is against a trait. In other cases, discrimination may be in the form of prioritizing another trait. In either case, it is wrong, and you should consult a legal expert. Some common cases of discrimination include:
Discrimination comes in many forms, sometimes intentional and other times not. But even if an entity is not intentionally discriminating against you, the effects are still harmful. Regan Zambri Long will ensure they are held accountable for their actions. Schedule a free case evaluation today to discuss your legal options and next steps.
For many civil rights cases, money cannot compensate for your pain and suffering. Seeking compensation may sometimes feel like a trivial pursuit which does not adequately address the harm you have experienced. However, the American civil justice system works to monetize your damages to ensure that your dignity is restored in a quantifiable way. With this in mind, your Regan Zambri Long civil rights attorney will pursue the following forms of compensation for your case:
Valuing a discrimination claim is challenging, but you don’t have to attempt it alone. Schedule a free case evaluation with Regan Zambri Long’s DC civil rights lawyers to discuss how much your case may be worth.
Civil rights claims are complicated. Civil rights issues must follow a specific flow for your case to be successful. When your rights are violated, contact Regan Zambri Long’s attorneys immediately.
Our legal team is willing to fight for you regardless of who is discriminating against you. Whether government officials, big companies, or a private party, Regan Zambri Long will not rest until we’ve recovered justice for you.
Among our numerous multi-million dollar civil rights settlements won are a $7.3 million legal malpractice suit won for a clients whose lawyer failed to protect her rights after she was paralyzed in an automobile accident – one of the largest legal malpractice settlements in DC history.
Our attorneys have also secured $6.4 million in compensation for an ex-CIA employee after being injured due to negligent store designs by Walmart, and a $1.88 million verdict on behalf of two men who were wrongfully imprisoned for a murder for which they were innocent.
At Regan Zambri Long PLLC, our legal team is committed to providing legal services to individuals dealing with civil rights violations. In the past, our Washington, DC, personal injury lawyers have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for our clients. We can do the same for you.
Schedule a free consultation with a civil rights lawyer today by calling 202-937-2067.
The Regan Zambri Long civil rights attorneys work on a contingency basis. This means your lawyer will not charge you an upfront fee for their services. Rather, you will only pay your civil rights attorney if they recover damages for you in your case. In many cases, your lawyer will work in legal fees to the damages being pursued in your case. Contact the Regan Zambri Long personal injury lawyers today to discuss your claim and legal strategy to win a favorable verdict.
The DC Office of Human Rights (OHR) is the Washington, D.C. task force that seeks to eradicate discrimination and protect human rights for DC residents. It’s important to note that you don’t have to be a Washington, DC resident to file a civil rights violation complaint with OHR, but the alleged discrimination must have occurred in DC to file a complaint. If you believe you’ve been discriminated against based on the 23 protected characteristics in DC, then your Regan Zambri Long civil rights attorney will file a complaint with OHR.
The traits and rights protected by the DC OHR include age, color, disability status, credit information, familial status, and family responsibilities. The office also recognizes gender identify and expression, marital status, genetic information, personal appearance, national origin, and matriculation as protected traits.
Other traits covered by the DC Office of Human Rights include place of business or residence, race, political affiliation, sex, religion, sexual orientation, sealed eviction records, source of income, status as a victim of intra-family offenses, and status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual offenses.
If you experience violations which fall under any of these traits, you may be entitled to file a legal suit and claim compensation for your suffering.
According to the DC OHR’s 2024 annual report, the traits which appeared most often in docketed civil rights cases were disability status, race, and sex. The Office of Human Rights reported 77 disability-related cases, 68 sex-related cases, and 63 race-related cases in 2024.
Certain types of civil rights violations must have a registered complaint with a state or federal agency before your lawyer can file a private lawsuit in court. For example, if your civil rights were violated in your place of work, then you will need to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) before you can move forward with the lawsuit. If the EEOC finds that your civil rights have been violated, they will issue a “right to sue” letter that allows your lawyer to proceed with your case.
Speak to your Regan Zambri Long civil rights attorney today about the legal process regarding your specific civil rights claim
The statute of limitations depends on the area where the alleged discrimination occurred. Several federal or state agencies preside over public services, employment, housing, etc. For instance, if your civil rights were violated in the area of housing, you have one year from the date of the alleged discrimination to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. On the other hand, if you are filing a claim for discrimination in the workplace, you have 180 days from the alleged discrimination to file a claim with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Regan Zambri Long civil rights attorneys are experts in U.S. law. They will take care of all the paperwork necessary for your claim, ensuring it is accurate and submitted to the proper government agencies on time. Once the paperwork is complete, your lawyer will discuss legal strategy and securing fair compensation for violating your civil rights.
The values of civil rights lawsuits in Washington DC can vary widely, depending on the nature of each case, the type of evidence you have and how strong it is, the extend of the provable damages experienced, and how many factors are considered during the valuation process.
For instance, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission notes that the average settlement value for a discrimination lawsuit in the US is around $40,000 as per 2025. However, related settlements could reach into six- or seven-figure values as well, depending on their specifications. Contact our legal experts and we will determine the value of your case, including your emotional, physical and financial damages, to ensure the best possible resolution in a DC court of law.
Our specialist lawyers at Regan Zambri Long have been representing and winning civil rights cases for more than three decades. Our skilled legal team holds more than 200 years’ worth of combined expertise in securing multi-million dollar settlements for a diverse range of civil rights violations, amounting to over $1 billion in record-breaking verdicts won.
The firm has also garnered numerous industry-leading accolades over the course of its tenure. Senior Partner and President Patrick Regan has been named Lawyer of the Year twice for Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers, and again in 2022 for Mass Torts-Plaintiffs in DC.
All three of our named partners have also been appointed as fellows to various prestigious law directories, including the American College of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Trial Advocates, the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and the Lawdragon 500 Consumer Plaintiffs’ Lawyers list (2024 and 2025).
These accolades and many others highlight the exceptional knowledge, skills, and capabilities of our expert legal team. Choose us to represent your civil rights case and you will receive best-in-class representation and support which acknowledges the full extent of your suffering, and fights for lasting legal justice for you.
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