Parents fail child seat test; Most not doing all they can to protect their kids
After hitting road debris, their car slid into a guardrail and spun across the highway before flipping ...
Missing boys' father gets prison; Judge gives Mich. man 10- to 15-year sentence
A father accused last fall in the disappearance of his three young sons was sentenced Thursday to 10 ...
Court tosses lawsuit by teacher ordered to remove banners with religious references
A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit by a San Diego high school teacher who was ordered to ...

Civil Rights, Commercial, and Real Estate Law

Civil rights

The U.S. Constitution guarantees every American citizen civil rights of personal liberty. Among these fundamental civil rights and liberties are the freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, petitioning government, the rights to bear arms, to procedural due process, to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures and cruel and unusual punishment.

Friedman, Khafif & Sanchez's attorneys understand civil rights violations. We have extensive experience litigating constitutional matters that involve the state or federal government, school districts, and local municipalities. By enlisting the help of our firm from the very onset of your case, we are able to be thorough in our investigation of your situation. Through careful examination of all of the aspects of the case, we can determine when it is necessary to bring in supporting experts to provide expert opinions regarding your claim of civil rights violation.

We are dedicated to vigorously protecting your constitutionally mandated rights. Some of the types of civil rights matters we handle include:

First Amendment violations (including freedom of speech and religion)
Fourth Amendment violations (search and seizure)
Fifth Amendment violations (due process, eminent domain, and condemnation)
Wrongful imprisonment or arrest
Police brutality and/or injury
Prisoner abuse
Denial of permits
Discrimination (based on age, race, religion, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, and a number of other classifications)
Sexual harassment
School and education matters (involving districts)

Friedman, Khafif & Sanchez is the expert for all constitutional and related legal issues involved in civil rights cases. We know how to defend you when your constitutional rights have been violated. We are well-versed in the technical and evidentiary requirements of civil rights cases. We are experienced at pursuing Section 1983 civil rights claims, enhancing our ability to expand your options.

We will aggressively defend your rights. Contact us.

Commercial law

Friedman, Khafif & Sanchez understands how important commercial law is for small businesses. Commercial law regulates business, commerce, and consumer transactions, including corporate contracts, hiring practices, and the manufacture and sales of consumer goods.We offer counsel on all aspects of running a business and will assist you with any disputes that may arise whether you have a business in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut.

We understand the small business owner. Contact us.

Real estate law

Friedman, Khafif & Sanchez can help you negotiate the sale or purchase of a commercial or residential property anywhere in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. We also assist with other areas of real estate law including realty disputes, deed transfers, regulations, and legal codes regarding commercial and residential real estate including:

Acquisition
Financing
Development