Business Details
37 Years
experience
Civil Rights Law Firm Specializing in Fair Housing Litigation
Brancart & Brancart has been a dedicated civil rights law firm since 1989, specializing in enforcing the Fair Housing Act and related anti-discrimination laws across the United States. Our team has represented thousands of individuals facing housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, source of income, or disability. We focus on litigation, education, and training to empower fair housing advocates nationwide. Our attorneys have decades of combined experience, with memberships in multiple state bars and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. We have secured landmark victories in cases such as Meyer v. Holley and Pacific Shores Properties, LLC v. City of Newport Beach.Our work extends beyond litigation to include training programs for attorneys, investigators, and advocates through partnerships with HUD, the Department of Justice, and legal aid organizations. We maintain a strict referral-only client intake process through fair housing agencies to ensure focused, high-impact representation. Our attorneys have received prestigious awards, including the Civil Rights Hero Award and the Kerstin Arusha Award for litigation leadership. We provide educational resources through publications like the Rutter Group deskbook and contribute to advancing fair housing law through appellate advocacy. Our commitment to justice is rooted in a deep understanding of systemic housing inequities and a dedication to systemic change.
Services
Housing Discrimination Litigation
Fair Housing Training
Appellate Advocacy
Legal Education Programs
Fair Housing Policy Support
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in civil rights and housing discrimination litigation.
- Our attorneys are admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and multiple federal circuits.
- We focus exclusively on fair housing law and related civil rights enforcement.
- We provide specialized training to attorneys and advocates nationwide.
- Our referral-only intake ensures focused representation for complex cases.
Services
Housing Discrimination Litigation
We litigate complex housing discrimination cases under the Fair Housing Act and related laws. Our attorneys have secured landmark verdicts in federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit. We focus on systemic discrimination based on race, disability, source of income, and other protected classes.
Fair Housing Training
We provide specialized training programs for attorneys, investigators, and advocates nationwide. Our curriculum covers fair housing law enforcement, investigative techniques, and litigation strategies. Participants include HUD staff, DOJ attorneys, and legal aid professionals.
Appellate Advocacy
Our firm specializes in appellate work for fair housing cases. We have argued before the U.S. Supreme Court and multiple federal appellate courts. Our track record includes shaping housing law precedent through successful appeals in cases like Meyer v. Holley.
Legal Education Programs
We develop and deliver educational content on fair housing laws and litigation practices. Our publications include chapters in the Rutter Group deskbook and Nevada Bar manuals. We conduct workshops on topics like housing anti-harassment laws and immigrant rights.
Fair Housing Policy Support
We support fair housing advocates through co-counseling and resource sharing. Our services include case strategy consultation and access to legal precedents. We collaborate with fair housing councils and legal aid organizations nationwide.
People
Christopher Brancart
Founding Attorney
Christopher Brancart founded the firm in 1989 after clerking for the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and teaching at Western State College of Law. He focuses on expanding fair housing rights through litigation and training. Admitted to multiple federal courts including the U.S. Supreme Court.
Elizabeth Brancart
Founding Attorney
Elizabeth Brancart co-founded the firm in 1989 and specializes in appellate fair housing litigation. She has argued cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and Ninth Circuit. Notable cases include Meyer v. Holley and Avenue 6E v. City of Yuma.
Liza Cristol-Deman
Attorney
Liza Cristol-Deman joined in 1997 and has pursued hundreds of fair housing cases nationwide. She secured a multi-million dollar verdict in Bhayani v. JAM LP. She conducts trainings on topics like housing anti-harassment laws and immigrant rights.
Questions
What types of housing discrimination cases do you handle?
We handle cases involving discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, source of income, or disability under the Fair Housing Act.
Do you provide legal advice through your website?
Our website contains informational materials only. We do not provide legal advice online. Consult a qualified attorney for case-specific guidance.
What training programs do you offer for fair housing advocates?
We offer training on fair housing litigation strategies, investigative techniques, and law enforcement. Participants include HUD staff, DOJ attorneys, and legal aid professionals nationwide.
Can I send confidential information to your firm electronically?
Do not send confidential information until you speak with an attorney and receive authorization. Use secure communication methods after establishing an attorney-client relationship.
