FREE SPEECH
Defending Your Right to Be Heard.
We protect individuals against government retaliation, censorship, and intimidation,
ensuring that free speech remains a cornerstone of democracy.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS
Fighting Retaliation and Censorship.
The First Amendment guarantees your right to express yourself—but too often, government officials and powerful institutions try to silence dissent and suppress accountability. From protest arrests to targeted retaliation and SLAPP suits, Rickner Moskovitz LLP stands firmly with clients whose voices are under attack.
How Free Speech Is Violated.
Free speech cases frequently stem from government overreach, retaliation, or efforts to control speech. These actions can silence important voices and stifle public debate. Protecting expression is essential to preserving democracy and accountability.
THE MOST COMMON CAUSES INCLUDE:
Retaliation by government employers or agencies.
Arrests or intimidation at protests.
Censorship of speech, press, or assembly.
SLAPP suits designed to silence critics.
PROVEN RESULTS
Free Speech Cases.
Our attorneys have secured victories for clients whose voices were silenced by government overreach.
Multi-million dollar class action settlement for Black Lives Matter protestors kettled by NYPD during the 2020 George Floyd protests—the highest per-person protest settlement nationwide.
Successful dismissal of a defamation case filed by a wealthy real estate developer against a whistleblower condo board member.
Settlement for a man wrongfully denied access to a cell phone and Internet after his release from prison.
$515,000 settlement, following a successful Second Circuit appeal, for a former NYC school principal in a First Amendment retaliation case.
These victories safeguard more than individual rights—they protect the freedom of expression for all, ensuring voices cannot be silenced by intimidation or retaliation.
Our Approach.
We defend clients by:
Challenging government overreach in state and federal courts.
Protecting protestors, whistleblowers, and journalists.
Fighting to dismiss SLAPP suits early and aggressively.
Pursuing compensation when retaliation causes harm.
Frequently Asked Questions.
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Any government action that censors, punishes, or retaliates against you for protected speech may be a violation.
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Private employers generally can, but retaliation by government employers or officials often creates a valid First Amendment claim.
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Strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP) are frivolous lawsuits meant to intimidate or silence critics. We fight to have them dismissed.
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Yes. Peaceful protest is protected by the First Amendment. Arrests or retaliation for exercising this right may be unlawful.
Ready to Defend Your Rights?
If your free speech has been threatened or silenced, we are ready to fight back. Let us protect your right to be heard.