Practice cluster
Section 1983 civil rights matters
Practice overview of constitutional litigation against public bodies and individual defendants under 42 U.S.C. § 1983—excessive force, false arrest, malicious prosecution, and wrongful conviction.
Overview
These cases demand trial-ready staffing against institutional defendants with substantial resources. Early evidence preservation—video, witnesses, medical records—often determines leverage before the first complaint is filed.
Representative themes
- Excessive force and false arrest
- Malicious and wrongful prosecution
- Municipal and individual liability
- Federal and state court forums
Preservation imperative
Civil-rights evidence disappears fast: body-camera footage is overwritten, witnesses relocate, and internal affairs files close. Clients should document everything and contact counsel immediately after an incident.
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