Race Discrimination Attorneys in Boston

Handling Race & National Origin Discrimination Claims

If you have experienced discrimination in the workplace based on your race or national origin, you deserve aggressive legal representation. Davis & Davis, P.C. is proud that we have created new law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with a groundbreaking case based upon a legal theory known as “associational discrimination.” 

Race discrimination in the workplace should not be tolerated and is unlawful under both Massachusetts and federal law. You have the right to be protected from discrimination in the workplace, and our race discrimination lawyers in Boston are ready to look into your case. 

Many workers are unsure whether what they are experiencing actually qualifies as unlawful discrimination, or whether it is something that Massachusetts or federal law will recognize as a violation of their civil rights. We can help you evaluate what happened, explain how laws like Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 151B and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act apply, and determine whether your employer, a supervisor, or a co-worker has crossed the line. We also understand how stressful it can be to complain about discrimination while you are still employed, and we can guide you through steps such as documenting incidents, preserving evidence, and deciding whether to file with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) before going to court.

Employees in Boston, Cambridge, and communities throughout Suffolk, Middlesex, and Essex Counties often face subtle forms of race or national origin discrimination, including being passed over for promotions, given worse assignments, or subjected to a hostile work environment through repeated slurs or offensive jokes. Our race discrimination lawyer in Boston can help you understand what kinds of conduct courts and agencies view as creating a hostile work environment and what evidence tends to be persuasive before judges and juries in the Suffolk Superior Court or the federal court in Boston. By walking you through potential remedies such as back pay, front pay, emotional distress damages, and punitive damages, we aim to give you a clear picture of what pursuing a claim may look like so that you can make informed choices about next steps.

Filing a Race Discrimination Claim in Massachusetts

Many people who reach out to a racial discrimination attorney in Boston are unsure where to begin or how quickly they need to act. In Massachusetts, strict filing deadlines can apply to discrimination claims, and missing them can prevent you from ever bringing your case. We can help you evaluate when the discrimination started, whether it is part of an ongoing pattern, and how those facts affect the time limits that may apply to your situation. By walking you through the process step by step, we aim to remove confusion so that you can focus on your well-being while we focus on the legal strategy.

In most workplace discrimination cases, employees must first file a charge with an administrative agency such as the MCAD or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission before a lawsuit can proceed in court. We can assist you in preparing a detailed and accurate charge that clearly describes what happened, when it occurred, and who was involved, which can be especially important if your claim ultimately moves to the Suffolk Superior Court or the U.S. District Court in Boston. We also talk with you about gathering documents, text messages, emails, performance reviews, and witness names so that important information is not lost over time.

When you meet with our firm, we will typically discuss topics such as:

• Your employment history with the company, including your position, schedule, and any prior discipline or performance reviews
• Specific incidents of discrimination or harassment, including dates, locations, words used, and who witnessed the conduct
• How the discrimination affected your pay, job duties, opportunities for advancement, or emotional well-being
• Any complaints you made to human resources, managers, or government agencies, and how the employer responded
• Your goals going forward, such as seeking compensation, leaving the workplace on better terms, or trying to improve conditions at your current job

By discussing these issues openly, we can help you decide whether filing with the MCAD, pursuing a lawsuit, or exploring a settlement is the best path for you. We understand that each person’s situation is different, and we tailor our guidance around your priorities rather than forcing you into a one-size-fits-all approach. Throughout the process, we remain available to answer questions, explain what to expect at each stage, and adjust our approach as your case develops and new information comes to light.

Why Choose our Race Discrimination Attorney in Boston

At Davis & Davis, P.C., our Boston race discrimination attorneys can protect your rights while fighting for the compensation you deserve. 

Attorney John Davis won a trial for race-based discrimination in the workplace. Currently, Attorney Davis’ victory is still good law and has been cited by many other lawyers and legal commentators for its significance. John’s client was awarded emotional distress damages for $50,000, and the company was sanctioned an additional $10,000 by the MCAD. In addition, John’s client received 12% interest on his award and was awarded reimbursement for all of his litigation expenses. The law firm was also awarded attorneys’ fees for successfully prosecuting this first-of-its-kind lawsuit.

John Davis’ client was a Caucasian laborer. His boss, who was the owner and general manager for the company, was also Caucasian. The boss learned that his employee (John’s client) was married to a dark-skinned Jamaican woman. This boss would taunt his employee by ridiculing and insulting his employee’s wife with incredibly offensive, racist slurs. Even though both the boss and the employee were “white,” John Davis successfully argued that his client was entitled to judgment because he was constantly subjected to vulgar racism based upon his wife’s race and national origin.

In the spring of 2015, John Davis won another huge victory after a four-day jury trial in the Massachusetts Superior Court. John represented a black employee who was subjected to racial slurs by his boss. The jury not only awarded John’s client future lost wages and emotional distress but also punitive damages, resulting in a large six-figure verdict. Davis & Davis, P.C. was also awarded attorneys’ fees for their success in prosecuting the discrimination claims.

Prospective clients who are searching for a racial discrimination lawyer in Boston often want to know how a law firm will approach their specific situation and what kind of support they will receive during the process. We take the time to listen carefully to what happened in your workplace, review your documents and communications, and identify witnesses or patterns that may strengthen your claim. Because our firm has handled race and national origin discrimination cases in Boston and surrounding courts for many years, we can offer realistic guidance on timing, settlement possibilities, and the demands of litigation so that you are not caught off guard.

For more information on how our race discrimination attorneys in Boston can help you get what you deserve, contact us online today or call at (978) 228-2262.