Berney & Sang - Philadelphia, PA

Champions for the Civil Rights of Children and Adults

Berney & Sang is a premier civil rights law firm in Philadelphia dedicated to fighting for justice and equality for all individuals, with a special focus on protecting the rights of children. We are a team of zealous, compassionate, and experienced litigators who believe that every person, regardless of their background or ability, deserves to be treated with dignity and fairness. Our firm has built a national reputation for excellence in the fields of special education, disability rights, and employment discrimination. We are not afraid to take on powerful institutions—including school districts, universities, and corporations—to vindicate the rights of our clients. Our mission is to create systemic change through individual advocacy, ensuring that every case we take has the potential to make a broader impact on the community.

Our Core Civil Rights Practice Areas

At Berney & Sang, we focus our practice on critical areas of civil rights law where we can make the most profound difference in the lives of our clients.

• Special Education and School Civil Rights: We are passionate advocates for students with disabilities. Our firm is a leader in representing children who have been denied a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). We handle a wide range of education-related issues, including:
  • Inadequate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
  • School-based bullying and harassment
  • Improper discipline of students with disabilities
  • Cases involving tuition reimbursement for private placements
• Employment and Labor Lawyers: We fight for employees who have faced injustice in the workplace. Our employment law practice is focused on:
  • Workplace Discrimination Lawyers: Representing individuals who have been discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
  • Harassment Lawyers: Vigorously pursuing claims for employees who have been subjected to sexual harassment or a hostile work environment.
  • Wrongful Termination Lawyers: Advocating for employees who have been unlawfully fired from their jobs.
• Public Accommodations and Civil Rights: We are committed to ensuring equal access for all. We represent individuals who have been discriminated against by places of public accommodation, such as businesses, universities, and government entities. This includes fighting for the rights of individuals who have been unfairly targeted or who have been denied necessary accommodations for their disabilities.

Nationally Recognized Leaders in Civil Rights Law

Our firm's unwavering commitment to our clients has earned us national recognition. Our attorneys are consistently named as Super Lawyers and are sought-after speakers and leaders in the civil rights legal community. Partner David Berney is a highly respected trial lawyer with a long history of securing significant victories for his clients, including substantial settlements and landmark court decisions. Partner Jennifer Sang leads the firm's employment practice and is a tenacious advocate for workers' rights. Together, we bring a powerful combination of experience, passion, and legal skill to every case.

Start with a Consultation to Protect Your Rights

If you or your child's civil rights have been violated, you need a law firm that is ready to fight for you. Contact Berney & Sang to schedule a consultation. Let us listen to your story, explain your legal options, and show you how we can help you achieve justice.