Civil Rights Law
Chicago, Illinois – Chicago’s own Paul Greenberg, Managing Member of Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, has become a beacon of hope for dog bite victims through his passionate advocacy and his dual identity as a dog lover and a fierce litigator. Greenberg’s recent feature in OK! Magazine, Dog Bite Attorney Paul Greenberg: Dog Lover and Fierce…
Continue readingAlton, Illinois – A Smithton, Illinois nursing home resident won a lawsuit in St. Clair County for losing her right lower leg. In 2022, the 64-year-old lived at Bria of Smithton, a skilled care nursing facility. She developed an infection in her right great toe. The lawsuit, filed by attorney Ted Gianaris, alleged the infection…
Continue readingRiverside, California – Attorney Zulu Ali, founder and principal of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali & Associates, LLP, the largest Black-owned law firm in California’s Inland Empire, has been selected “Criminal Defense Litigator of the Year” for 2024 by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers (AIOTL). Membership in AIOTL is by invitation-only. The professional…
Continue readingTampa, Florida – Over the past 12 years, nearly 122,000 disabled veterans have been required to return payouts they accepted to leave military service, according to a recent NBC News report. Why 122,000 Disabled Veterans Were Asked to Return Payouts The issue arises from an obscure legal requirement prohibiting veterans from receiving both disability pay…
Continue readingDetroit, Michigan – Michigan legal firm Sommers Schwartz, PC is actively investigating the severe allegations of sexual abuse involving Father Timothy Crowley, a former priest of multiple parishes in Michigan. The investigation follows several reports of abuse dating back to the early 1980s. Father Crowley was ordained as a priest at Holy Cross Parish in…
Continue readingGlen Allen, Virginia – Animal Partisan, a nonprofit legal advocacy organization, has recently obtained records that allegedly show Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ties to the animal agriculture industry and strategies to target animal activists using Weapons of Mass Destruction statutes. In October 2022, Animal Partisan made a request under the Freedom of Information Act…
Continue readingDetroit, Michigan – Sommers Schwartz, P.C., a renowned law firm in Michigan, is championing a legal battle against Father Richard T. Craig, bringing to light allegations of sexual misconduct involving minors. Father Richard T. Craig, ordained in 1988 in the Diocese of Marquette, came under scrutiny in 1991. A young boy, during a counseling session…
Continue readingAustin, Texas – Jason Wright and Katie Valle have once again been voted and recognized by their peers as two of Austin’s Top Attorneys for 2024, a prestigious recognition reflects their steadfast dedication to the legal profession and the Austin community they serve. Both Jason and Katie have carved out a significant presence in the…
Continue readingCharleston, South Carolina – Steinberg Law Firm recently announced the recipients of its 2023 scholarships. This program honors outstanding students who exhibit leadership qualities, resilience, and a commitment to bettering their communities. Applicants were required to submit academic transcripts, an extracurricular activity list, and an 800-word essay answering one of three questions. The honorees each…
Continue readingDetroit, Michigan – Sommers Schwartz, PC, a leading Michigan law firm, is actively investigating allegations against Father Mark McQueston. The Attorney General of Michigan included Father McQueston, an active priest and senior member of the Diocese of Marquette, on its list of credibly accused sexual offender clergy members in 2022. The alleged abuses by Father…
Continue reading