Civil Rights

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"I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever imagined by man by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution"

-Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Paine, 1789

Do you need a San Diego attorney who is experienced in civil rights litigation?

Civil rights cases are brought under Title 43 of the United States Constitution, Section 1983 for the abuse of constitutional rights by governmental agents, officials, and entities. Civil rights litigation is a highly specialized area in which few attorneys practice.

In addition to extensive San Diego criminal lawyer experience, Garrison & McInnis, L.L.P. has established itself as one of the premier civil rights law firms representing injured plaintiffs in claims for damages against the government in Southern California.

As our recent verdicts and settlements indicate, we can provide the services of a San Diego lawyer who understands how to litigate these cases and win.

Representative Cases

Grassilli v. Barr, et al. - Obtained a $4,505,522.00 jury verdict (including $4,000,000.00 in punitive damages) in a civil trial against CHP Officers who maliciously ticketed and criminally prosecuted a local businessman after he complained about one of the officers. Pre-trial offer - $0.00.

Burns v. State of California, et al. - Obtained a $300,000.00 settlement against California Department of Fish & Game wardens who maliciously ticketed and criminally prosecuted a local businessman after he complained about California Department of Fish & Game licensing procedures.

Smith v. Connolly, et al. - Mother in a dispute with school officials was inexplicably detained by San Diego Police Department officers and illegally served with a restraining order. Case settled for $25,000.00.