Civil Rights

Contact us immediately if you believe representatives or agents of the state or federal government have violated your civil rights. Two members of our legal team - Patrick Frogge and Richard Tennent - have prosecuted civil rights violations. Our firm represents clients who are victims of:

• Police Brutality/Excessive Force
• False Arrest
• Weapons
• Illegal Search
• Prison Abuse
• Deliberate Indifference

While Tennessee has its own set of laws that allow you to pursue a remedy, federal civil rights laws, particularly 42 U.S.C. § 1983, often provide more powerful, effective tools. These laws give citizens the right to sue for monetary damages or injunctive relief (a court order that the government stop the activity that is causing civil rights violations). If you have any questions about federal civil rights, or if you would like to speak with a civil rights attorney in Tennessee regarding police misconduct, prisoner's rights, or other civil rights issue, please contact us at 615-244-1110. You can also use the online form on our website to reach us.