Civil Rights

Being approached by the police is often an intimidating and frightening experience. It becomes worse if the situation escalates and violence surrounds an arrest. Typically, police officers are protected from lawsuits if reasonable force is used during an arrest. However, police action is not always protected from suit. How much force is used and during what stage that force occurs are some of the considerations that we must analyze to determine if your rights have been violated.

The attorneys at O’Hara Taylor Sloan Cassidy Beck PLLC are experienced in assessing these excessive force claims and can advise you about what legal recourse you may have. Contact our office by phone or e-mail to schedule your initial consultation and learn more about how our attorneys can help.

The police and prosecutors do not have free reign to arrest, imprison, and pursue charges against anyone for any reason. There are legal standards that must be met before an arrest can be validly made. Once a charge is filed, the prosecutor must meet certain burdens before a charge can lawfully be pursued. If you were arrested on false charges or prosecuted or imprisoned for improper reasons, you may have a remedy under the law.

If you believe you have been the victim of false arrest, false imprisonment, or malicious prosecution, contact the attorneys at O’Hara Taylor Sloan Cassidy Beck PLLC. We are prepared to analyze your case and discuss what we can do to protect your civil liberties and obtain justice. Contact our office by phone or e-mail to schedule your initial consultation and learn more about how our attorneys can help.

If you believe the government has discriminated against you based on your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability, the attorneys at O’Hara Taylor Sloan Cassidy Beck PLLC are here for you.  Whether it is an instance of direct discrimination, harassment, unfair treatment, or retaliation, we are prepared to evaluate your case and advise you of your rights.

We have zealously represented clients throughout Kentucky and Ohio in their claims of discrimination against the state and federal government, entities, and agencies. Our attorneys know how to navigate the process and obtain a favorable result while holding government entities accountable for their unconstitutional actions. Contact our office by phone or e-mail to schedule your initial consultation and learn more about how our attorneys can help.

As a business entity, you have the right to conduct your business without improper interference from government agencies.  Like individuals, businesses have certain rights protected by the United States, Kentucky, and Ohio constitutions and laws. The government cannot deprive you of your rights without certain substantive and procedural safeguards.  O’Hara Taylor Sloan Cassidy Beck PLLC has substantial experience in representing both individuals and businesses in litigation protecting those constitutional rights.

Do not let the government violate your rights. Contact our office by phone or e-mail to schedule your initial consultation and learn more about how our attorneys can help.

All too often, people are mentally, physically, or sexually abused by other inmates or prison staff while incarcerated in either county detention centers or state prisons. Just because a person is incarcerated does not mean that they deserve whatever happens to them in jail. A crime is a crime no matter where it occurs. Do not let your pleas go unheard. If you or a loved one have been the victim of prison abuse, we are here to help.

O’Hara Taylor Sloan Cassidy Beck PLLC has been standing up for the rights of all since 1963. Having represented inmates throughout Kentucky and Ohio, our firm has a record of experience that we want to put to use for you. Prison abuse is real, and we are dedicated to seeking justice.  Contact our office by phone or e-mail to schedule your initial consultation and learn more about how our attorneys can help.

Were you harassed, discriminated, or retaliated against for the exercise of your constitutional rights? If you were reprimanded or fired after asserting your freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, or the press, your Constitutional rights may have been violated.

The attorneys at O’Hara Taylor Sloan Cassidy Beck PLLC fiercely pursue justice for constitutional violations.  We are prepared to stand up for your rights and to ensure that you are given all the protections the law affords under both the federal Constitution and your state’s Constitution.

Our firm has represented clients throughout Ohio and Kentucky in their claims for violation of their First Amendment rights.  Contact our office by phone or e-mail to schedule your initial consultation and learn more about how our attorneys can help.

A 1983 case is one where a person acting under state law has deprived you of a right, privilege, or immunity provided by the Constitution. Basically, this statute allows the government to be sued when it has done something to deprive a person or a business of their rights under the Constitution or federal law. Pursuing these claims against the government can be a daunting task. O’Hara Taylor Sloan Cassidy Beck PLLC is experienced in handling a wide range of litigation under federal civil rights statute, 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

Our attorneys’ years of experience in suing government entities under this statute prepared us to use our expertise to zealously represent you in defending your rights. Contact our office by phone or e-mail to schedule your initial consultation and learn more about how our attorneys can help.

If you are the subject of a police investigation or a defendant in a criminal case, any evidence against you will play a major role in the outcome. If the police failed to follow certain procedures, police and prosecutors may not be able to use that evidence against you.  If you can successfully challenge a police search or seizure, thereby getting the evidence thrown out of court and stricken from the record, your case may improve substantially.  Effectively challenging a search or seizure could be the difference between winning and losing your case.

The attorneys at O’Hara Taylor Sloan Cassidy Beck PLLC understand the procedural requirements for a search and seizure, including anything from traffic stops to the warrantless entry of your home.  We will review your case and analyze whether you can challenge the admissibility of evidence collected from an unlawful search and seizure. Contact our office by phone or e-mail to schedule your initial consultation and learn more about how our attorneys can help.

Wrongful termination can be a devastating experience for many and can leave the individual experiencing a wide array of emotions. O’Hara Taylor Sloan Cassidy Beck PLLC understands that this is a difficult time, and our compassionate attorneys will advocate for you.

Being a government employee does not mean that your employer can terminate you for any reason. Like other companies, the government must follow federal and contract laws, as well as adhere to the constitutionally protected rights of their employees. If you think you have been wrongfully terminated by your government employer, the attorneys at O’Hara Taylor Sloan Cassidy Beck PLLC are dedicated to reviewing your case and taking the actions necessary to protect your rights.

It is important to contact an attorney as soon as you are aware that your rights have been violated. Contact our office by phone or e-mail to schedule your initial consultation and learn more about how our attorneys can help.