Business Details
37 Years
experience
Civil Rights Law Firm Specializing in Fair Housing Litigation
Brancart & Brancart is a civil rights law firm dedicated to enforcing the Fair Housing Act and related legislation across the United States. Since our founding in 1989, we have represented thousands of individuals facing housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, marital status, source of income, or disability. Our practice focuses on strategic litigation to expand fair housing rights while providing educational resources and training to advocates nationwide. We operate on a referral-only basis through fair housing agencies to ensure targeted, impactful representation. Our attorneys have secured landmark rulings in federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.We maintain active memberships in multiple state bars and federal courts, reflecting our national scope and expertise. Our team has received prestigious accolades such as the Civil Rights Hero Award and Kerstin Arusha Award for litigation leadership. We publish authoritative works on fair housing law and regularly present at national conferences on housing equity issues. Our commitment to justice extends to supporting legal aid organizations, public interest firms, and government agencies through collaborative training programs. We adhere to strict ethical standards, providing detailed disclaimers about website content and maintaining clear communication protocols for prospective clients.
Services
Fair Housing Litigation
Housing Discrimination Cases
Legal Training Programs
Appellate Representation
Fair Housing Advocacy
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have 35 years of specialized experience in fair housing litigation
- Our attorneys have secured landmark rulings in federal courts
- We received multiple civil rights awards including the Kerstin Arusha Award
- We operate a referral-only model for focused, high-impact representation
- Our team authors authoritative publications on housing discrimination law
Services
Fair Housing Litigation
We litigate complex housing discrimination cases in federal courts nationwide. Our attorneys have secured multi-million dollar verdicts and precedent-setting rulings. We focus on expanding fair housing protections through strategic litigation.
Housing Discrimination Cases
We represent victims of housing discrimination based on protected classes. Our practice includes appellate work and motion practice in district courts. We maintain active admissions in multiple federal circuits and district courts.
Legal Training Programs
We provide specialized training to fair housing advocates and attorneys nationwide. Our programs cover housing anti-harassment laws, gender stereotyping issues, and litigation strategies. We collaborate with HUD and DOJ training initiatives.
Appellate Representation
Our firm handles appellate matters in major housing discrimination cases. We have active Supreme Court admissions and extensive experience in Ninth Circuit appeals. We focus on shaping housing law precedents.
Fair Housing Advocacy
We support fair housing agencies through co-counseling and case development. Our advocacy includes mass displacement prevention and immigrant housing rights. We publish reference materials for legal professionals.
People
Christopher Brancart
Founding Attorney
Civil rights attorney with 35 years of fair housing litigation experience. Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court and multiple federal circuits. Focuses on expanding housing rights through strategic litigation.
Elizabeth Brancart
Founding Attorney
Co-founder with extensive appellate practice in housing discrimination cases. Key participant in landmark Supreme Court rulings. Member of California and Maine bars with federal court admissions nationwide.
Liza Cristol-Deman
Attorney
Stanford Law graduate with 25 years of fair housing experience. Successfully litigated hundreds of cases including major class actions. Regular presenter at national housing law conferences on harassment and displacement issues.
Questions
What specific areas of law does Brancart & Brancart handle?
We specialize exclusively in civil rights litigation related to housing discrimination under the Fair Housing Act and similar laws.
How can someone become a client of Brancart & Brancart?
We accept clients by referral only from recognized fair housing agencies across the United States.
In which geographic areas do you provide legal representation?
Our practice covers federal courts nationwide, with primary office locations in California.
What types of housing discrimination cases do you handle?
We represent clients facing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and other protected classes.
Does the firm provide educational resources about fair housing?
Yes, we offer training programs and publish authoritative materials on fair housing laws for advocates and attorneys.
