Business Details
13 Years
experience
Civil Rights Legal Advocates for Equality
The Social Justice Law Collective (SJLC) was founded on the principle that all individuals deserve equal treatment under the law, regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or incarceration. Our attorneys advocate for those without a voice, including incarcerated individuals, victims of discrimination, and marginalized communities. With offices in Florida and Kansas, we handle civil rights cases nationwide through strategic litigation, legislative advocacy, and administrative rule-making. Our team specializes in systemic issues like unconstitutional prison conditions, housing and disability discrimination, and consumer rights violations. We prioritize cases that benefit large populations or involve severe injustices, while ensuring every inquiry receives careful consideration.Our work has secured significant settlements, including $20,000 incentive bonuses for class representatives in illegal robocall cases. We operate with transparency, adhering to strict ethical standards while fighting for justice in corrections, housing, and disability rights. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in impact litigation, class actions, and appellate advocacy. We serve clients across the U.S., collaborating with local counsel to expand access to civil rights protections. Our commitment to equality drives every case we pursue, from challenging discriminatory policies to advocating for incarcerated individuals' basic needs.
Services
Civil Rights
Corrections
Housing Discrimination
Disability Discrimination
Consumer Rights
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We specialize in systemic civil rights litigation with nationwide impact
- Our attorneys have secured $20,000+ incentive bonuses in consumer rights cases
- We handle cases in all 50 states through strategic local attorney partnerships
- Our team focuses on corrections, housing, and disability discrimination expertise
- We advocate for incarcerated individuals' constitutional rights and basic needs
Services
Civil Rights
We litigate systemic civil rights violations, focusing on discrimination based on race, gender, disability, and incarceration status. Our attorneys challenge unconstitutional practices in corrections facilities and advocate for policy reforms. With nationwide reach, we represent marginalized communities through class actions and impact litigation.
Corrections
Our corrections practice challenges unconstitutional prison conditions, including medical neglect, excessive force, and religious freedom violations. We represent incarcerated individuals in lawsuits addressing overcrowding, inadequate healthcare, and disability accommodations. Our work seeks systemic improvements benefiting entire prison populations through strategic litigation.
Housing Discrimination
We combat housing discrimination based on race, familial status, and disability through federal and state law enforcement. Our attorneys handle cases involving discriminatory leasing practices, accessibility violations, and redlining. We pursue legal remedies that promote equal housing opportunities and challenge systemic barriers to fair housing.
Disability Discrimination
Our disability rights practice enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act through lawsuits against businesses and institutions. We address accessibility barriers in public spaces, employment discrimination, and accommodation denials. Recent successes include ADA settlements with LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Smithsonian facilities.
Consumer Rights
We protect consumers from illegal robocalls, spam texts, and predatory advertising under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Our attorneys help clients recover damages for unsolicited communications and fight corporate violations of privacy rights. We handle class action cases that hold businesses accountable for TCPA and state law violations.
People
Joshua A. Glickman
Founding Member Attorney
Joshua Glickman specializes in civil rights litigation, focusing on corrections, housing discrimination, and disability rights. With extensive experience in class actions and appellate advocacy, he has secured landmark settlements for marginalized communities nationwide.
Shawn A. Heller
Founding Member Attorney
Shawn Heller brings decades of experience in systemic litigation, concentrating on prison reform and consumer rights. His work challenges unconstitutional correctional practices and enforces civil rights protections through strategic nationwide legal campaigns.
Questions
What civil rights cases does SJLC handle?
We handle corrections, housing discrimination, disability rights, and consumer protection cases nationwide through litigation and policy advocacy.
Do you handle cases outside Florida and Kansas?
Yes, we accept civil rights cases in all 50 states through partnerships with local attorneys while maintaining primary offices in Florida and Kansas.
What consumer rights violations do you address?
We specialize in illegal robocalls, spam text messaging, and TCPA violations, helping clients recover damages for unsolicited communications.
How does SJLC select cases for representation?
We prioritize cases with systemic impact potential, particularly those benefiting large populations or addressing severe constitutional violations in corrections facilities.
