Hillsborough Civil Rights & Employment Lawyer
Tampa is one of Florida’s biggest job markets — finance, healthcare, the port, MacDill’s contractor ecosystem, and a fast-growing corporate base. It’s also home to layers of government that touch residents’ lives daily. When an employer retaliates against you for doing what’s right, or a government actor violates your constitutional rights, Ave Maria Law Center takes the case. The firm is led by a trial lawyer and former Florida Assistant Attorney General.
Civil rights and employment cases we handle in Hillsborough
- Section 1983 claims — First Amendment retaliation, due process and equal protection violations, unlawful searches and seizures, and other constitutional violations by government actors.
- Employment discrimination — race, sex, age, disability, religion, and other protected grounds, plus hostile work environment and retaliation.
- Whistleblower retaliation — including private-sector employees protected by Florida’s Private Whistleblower Act.
Where Hillsborough civil rights and employment cases are fought
Federal claims for Hillsborough residents are generally litigated in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division; state-law claims proceed in Hillsborough’s courts in Florida’s Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. In a market this size, employers have experienced defense counsel on speed dial — employees deserve the same caliber of representation on their side.
Why Ave Maria Law Center
- Former Florida Assistant Attorney General — we know how government defendants litigate.
- Trial lawyer — prepared to try the case, not just settle it.
- Plaintiff-side only — individuals, never institutions.
- We take the hard cases — matters other firms decline.
Hillsborough civil rights & employment FAQ
I reported safety violations and my hours got cut. Is that retaliation?
Retaliation isn’t only firing — demotions, hour cuts, transfers, and hostile treatment after protected activity can all count. Document everything and get advice.
Are Section 1983 cases only about police?
No. Any state or local government actor — agencies, officials, institutions — can violate constitutional rights. Our practice covers the full breadth of these claims.
Do you also handle injury cases in Hillsborough?
Yes — see our Hillsborough personal injury page.
Talk to a Hillsborough civil rights and employment lawyer
Free, confidential consultation. Serving Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, and all of Hillsborough County — see also our statewide civil rights and employment practice. Call 1-855-RAY-CHRIS (855-729-2474).
Raymond Christopher, Attorney, is responsible for this advertisement. Ave Maria Law Center, 5706 Mayflower Way, Unit 207, Ave Maria, FL 34142.