Civil Rights Lawyers in Rockland County and Orange County, New York Protect Municipalities and Public Employees

Raising immunity defenses against federal, state and local claims

Municipalities and the public employees who work for them are under constant scrutiny. Recognizing that a high risk of liability could interfere with the government’s ability to function, the concept of immunity arose during the last century. Several federal and state laws protect public workers and governments from lawsuits under certain circumstances, and place caps on the amount of recoverable damages available through the civil courts. These statutes govern claims against the United States, New York, Orange County, Rockland County, New City, Goshen and other Hudson Valley municipalities.

Burke, Miele, Golden & Naughton, LLP has represented government agencies and public employees throughout the Hudson Valley, New York region for over 30 years. Our Rockland County and Orange County attorneys fight for justice for governments and the people who serve our communities.

Title VII claims

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. Although this landmark statute protects the rights of workers, unfounded claims under this provision often generate unnecessary civil litigation. Our lawyers assertively defend the government and its employees in these complex employment matters.

Raise a strong civil rights defense

Burke, Miele, Golden & Naughton, LLP protects the rights of public employees and municipalities in the Hudson Valley region – including Orange and Rockland counties. To schedule your free initial consultation at our Goshen or New City office, call us at 845-294-4080 or contact us online. For your convenience, ample complimentary parking is available at both offices, which can be easily reached by public transportation.