Orange County Civil Rights & Employment Lawyer
Orlando’s economy employs hundreds of thousands in hospitality, healthcare, and services — industries where workers are most vulnerable to discrimination and retaliation. And Orange County’s layers of government touch everything from permits to public employment. When an employer punishes you for doing what’s right, or a government actor violates your constitutional rights, Ave Maria Law Center takes the fight. The firm is led by a trial lawyer and former Florida Assistant Attorney General.
Civil rights and employment cases we handle in Orange County
- 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 Orange County civil rights and employment cases are fought
Federal claims for Orange County residents are generally litigated in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division; state-law claims proceed in the county’s courts in Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit. Hospitality’s high-turnover workforce sees more than its share of unfair treatment, discrimination, and punished whistleblowers — workers who often assume no lawyer will take their case. We do.
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.
Orange County civil rights & employment FAQ
I work in hospitality and complained about illegal practices. Now I’m off the schedule. What can I do?
Being pushed off the schedule after protected complaints can be retaliation. Save your communications and schedules, and get advice quickly — deadlines are short.
Can I afford a lawyer for an employment case?
The first conversation is free, and we explain fee structures honestly before you commit to anything. Cost should never stop you from learning your rights.
Do you also handle injury cases in Orange County?
Yes — see our Orange County personal injury page.
Talk to an Orange County civil rights and employment lawyer
Free, confidential consultation. Serving Orlando, Winter Park, Apopka, and all of Orange 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.