Civil Rights & Discrimination

Protecting Individuals from Unlawful Discrimination, Retaliation, and Civil Rights Violations

Every person deserves to be treated fairly and with dignity. Federal and Washington law prohibit discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other unlawful conduct in the workplace and in public life.

C.A. Smith Law represents individuals whose rights have been violated and helps clients pursue accountability through negotiation, litigation, and trial when necessary.

Representative Matters

Employment Discrimination

Discrimination can take many forms, including adverse treatment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

Retaliation

The law protects employees who report discrimination, oppose unlawful practices, request accommodations, participate in investigations, or otherwise exercise protected rights. Employers may not retaliate against employees for engaging in protected activity.

Disability Accommodation

Employers have legal obligations to reasonably accommodate qualified employees with disabilities and engage in the interactive process required by law. Failure to provide reasonable accommodations may violate state and federal law.

Hostile Work Environment & Harassment

Unlawful harassment can create a hostile or abusive work environment and interfere with an employee’s ability to perform their job. Harassment based on a protected characteristic may give rise to legal claims under Washington law.

Civil Rights Claims

Certain conduct by employers, businesses, housing providers, educational institutions, and government entities may violate civil rights protections guaranteed by federal and Washington law.

How We Can Help

Every case begins with a careful review of the facts, available evidence, and potential legal claims. C.A. Smith Law works closely with clients to evaluate options, assess risks, and develop a strategy tailored to each client’s goals and circumstances.

Whether through negotiated resolution or litigation, the firm is committed to helping individuals protect their rights and seek meaningful remedies under the law.