Human Rights Lawyer in Washington, DC & New York
"All mankind... being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions." - John Locke, Second Treatise of Government (1690)
Karbal Law represents individuals and families seeking justice for human rights violations, with attorneys representing clients in Washington, DC, New York, and matters involving multiple jurisdictions. We handle international human rights law, as well as criminal and civil litigation arising from human rights abuses committed in the Middle East and other jurisdictions, including cases involving unlawful detention, abduction and rendition, and torture.
Karbal Law handles human rights matters involving unlawful detention, torture, abduction and rendition, human trafficking, forced labor, modern slavery, war-related human rights violations, and corporate accountability for human rights abuses. The firm also provides legal analysis and expert witness services concerning Libyan and other Middle Eastern legal systems.
Our experience includes providing legal opinions and expert analysis on Middle Eastern legal systems, particularly Libyan law, and supporting legal proceedings before courts and tribunals in multiple jurisdictions, including human rights matters before courts in the United Kingdom.
Human Rights Law Services in Washington, DC and New York
Human Rights Violations We Handle
Our human rights law practice represents clients in matters involving:
Unlawful detention
Torture or degrading treatment
Human trafficking
Abduction and rendition
Forced labor and modern slavery
Violations of international human rights law
War-related human rights violations
Funding of terrorism and unlawful arms shipments
Corporate accountability and business involvement in human rights abuses
Human Rights Litigation and International Law Expert Witness Services
Dr. Mohamed Karbal has experience providing expert legal opinions and testimony on Libyan law in matters involving civil, criminal, administrative, and human rights issues. His experience includes international litigation involving unlawful detention, rendition, and torture.
Dr. Karbal's notable experience includes:
Serving as an expert witness on Libyan law, instructed by Leigh Day in Belhadj and Another v. Straw and Others, involving issues of Libyan criminal law, criminal procedure, unlawful rendition, and detention.
Serving as a legal expert in Habtom Tedros v. Ministry of Defence (UK) and Others.
Depending on the facts, jurisdiction, and applicable law, human rights matters may involve U.S. federal or state legal mechanisms, including statutes addressing human trafficking and other forms of abuse, as well as international human rights law and litigation before courts and tribunals in other jurisdictions. The availability of a particular claim or remedy depends on the specific circumstances of each matter.
International Human Rights Legal Representation
From our Washington, DC office, we assist clients seeking accountability and justice for human rights violations occurring in the Middle East and other regions around the world. We also serve clients in New York, subject to applicable jurisdictional and professional requirements.
Our experience in international litigation, expert witness services, and Middle Eastern legal systems enables us to assist with complex human rights matters involving torture, unlawful detention, abduction and rendition, and other serious violations of international law.
Frequently Asked Questions
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International human rights law is the body of international legal rules and agreements that protects fundamental rights and establishes obligations concerning the treatment of individuals.
Human rights matters may involve domestic courts, international or regional tribunals, foreign law, treaties, and other legal mechanisms depending on the facts and jurisdiction.
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A human rights lawyer advises and represents clients in matters involving alleged violations of fundamental rights.
Depending on the case, a lawyer may provide legal advice, conduct international legal research, assist with litigation, develop legal strategy, work with experts, or represent clients before courts and tribunals.
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Karbal Law represents clients in matters involving unlawful detention, torture, human trafficking, abduction and rendition, forced labor, and corporate accountability for human rights abuses, with a focus on violations in the Middle East and other regions.
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Yes. Karbal Law represents human rights clients in Washington, DC and New York, subject to applicable jurisdictional and professional requirements. The firm also has experience with matters involving multiple jurisdictions.
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An expert witness provides specialized knowledge to a court or tribunal on a subject outside a judge's typical expertise, such as a foreign country's legal system.
Dr. Mohamed Karbal has provided expert legal opinions and testimony concerning Libyan law in matters involving international human rights issues, including unlawful detention and torture.
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Yes. Karbal Law has particular experience with Libyan law and other Middle Eastern legal systems, including providing legal opinions and expert analysis in matters arising from the region.
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Karbal Law has experience supporting legal proceedings involving multiple jurisdictions, including matters before courts and tribunals in the United Kingdom. The availability of representation in a particular jurisdiction depends on applicable law, court rules, professional requirements, and the circumstances of the matter.