Civil Rights Cases & Discrimination Claims

§ 1983 Constitutional Claims • Fair Housing Act Cases • ADA Discrimination Claims • and More

The U.S. Constitution establishes certain fundamental rights that are intended to be preserved and respected for everyone to enjoy, but it might be difficult to discern when a violation of your constitutional rights has occurred or who’s responsible. If that happens, however, your rights deserve to be vindicated.

Helms Legal, LLC, handles all types of civil rights cases, including:

Government Liability & Law Enforcement Claims:

  • Police misconduct and excessive force cases

  • False arrest claims

  • Unlawful search and seizure claims under the 4th Amendment

  • Failure to train/supervise cases

  • Malicious prosecution

  • Municipal liability and other “custom or practice” cases

  • Jail and prison litigation, including:

    • conditions of confinement

    • failure to protect or train

    • medical needs claims

    • other 8th Amendment “deliberate indifference” claims

    • Post-conviction relief petitions (PCR)

  • Wrongful death

  • Public employee retaliation and other 1st Amendment cases

  • Other constitutional rights violations and § 1983 lawsuits

14th Amendment Cases, including:

  • Equal Protection Clause claims

  • Due Process violations (substantive and procedural)

Disability Rights Cases & ADA Claims:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II public entities claims

  • Title III public accommodations claims (bars, restaurants, hotels, etc.)

  • Fair Housing Act (FHA) compliance claims, including discrimination in rental applications, lease terms and termination, housing conditions, and eviction

  • ADA design and construction standards violations

  • Reasonable accommodations or modifications requests

  • Matters related to service animals and emotional support animals

  • Indiana Civil Rights Commission complaints and case proceedings

  • Special education and rights of students with disabilities under Indiana’s Article 7

Have your rights been violated? Are you interested in pursuing a civil rights claim?
Let’s go over your options.