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Robert Zaytoun

Zaytoun Abrams Law

3130 Fairhill Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612

Fighting for Civil Rights in North Carolina

Robert E. Zaytoun is a prominent civil rights and plaintiff's attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with decades of experience representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government actors. He has built a distinguished reputation in the North Carolina legal community for his tenacious advocacy on behalf of victims of police misconduct, excessive force, wrongful arrest, and government abuse of power.

Zaytoun has litigated numerous high-profile civil rights cases against law enforcement agencies and municipalities throughout North Carolina, securing significant verdicts and settlements for his clients. His work encompasses claims under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments, and state tort law, holding officers and agencies accountable for unlawful conduct including excessive force, false imprisonment, and violations of due process.

As a partner at Zaytoun Abrams Law, formerly associated with other prominent North Carolina plaintiffs' firms, Zaytoun has demonstrated a sustained commitment to representing marginalized individuals against powerful government defendants. He is recognized by peers and clients alike for combining rigorous legal strategy with a deeply personal investment in the outcomes of civil rights matters.

Zaytoun is admitted to practice in North Carolina state courts as well as federal courts in the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina. He is active in state and local bar associations and is known as a dedicated advocate for systemic accountability and justice for victims of law enforcement misconduct across the region.

Notable Results

  • $8.235 million jury verdict for a client whose rights were violated during a traffic stop

Key Characteristics

  • Has litigated civil rights cases against law enforcement agencies and municipalities throughout North Carolina for decades.
  • Specializes in Section 1983 federal civil rights claims involving excessive force, false arrest, and constitutional violations by police officers.
  • Represents victims of police misconduct in both state and federal courts, including the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina.
  • Known for combining aggressive litigation strategy with personal commitment to accountability for government and law enforcement defendants.
  • Active member of the North Carolina plaintiffs' bar with a reputation for taking on difficult civil rights matters against powerful institutional defendants.
3130 Fairhill Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612