Law Enforcement
Law enforcement officers individually along with the elected officials that employ them are facing increased scrutiny among the news media and the general public. Naturally, sensationalized headlines are followed by public discourse and an increased willingness, even eagerness, to file suit against police departments and sheriff’s offices along the with officers and deputies that serve those agencies.
Erlingson Banks is focused on our representation of the men and women in law enforcement. In the current political climate, we understand the unique challenges facing those who have sworn to protect and serve our community. Because of our experience representing law enforcement agencies, our attorneys have developed a specialized knowledge of the both procedural and substantive defenses and immunities provided by the law.
We defend law enforcement officers in state and federal court in cases involving the following issues:
- Civil rights, 42 U.S.C. §1983
- Excessive force
- Protesting
- Wrongful arrest and prosecution
- Wrongful death
- Unlawful search and seizure claims
- Excited delirium
- Police pursuit
- Automobile accidents
Related
- Risk Management
- Civil Rights §1983 Litigation
- ADA Litigation
- Jail Suicide Litigation
- Gross Negligence
- Governmental Immunity
- Automobile Accidents
From the Blog:
Mary Erlingson and Cathy St. Pierre Attend FDCC Conference
Mary Erlingson and Cathy St. Pierre, pictured with John Fenner, Corporate Counsel at Turner Industries, had a fantastic time at the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel's Winter Meeting in Charleston, South Carolina. This year’s event, 'Learning to Lead –...
Congratulations Tara Johnston and Beverly Perkins!
Erlingson Banks would like to congratulate Tara Johnston on being installed as the President of the Federal Bar Association Baton Rouge Chapter and Beverly Perkins for being installed as a Council Member for the Baton Rouge Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section at...
Beverly Perkins Joins Erlingson Banks
Erlingson Banks is excited to announce Beverly Perkins has joined our firm expanding the services we are able to provide our clients. Her primary practice areas include Estate Planning (Trusts and Wills) and Estate Administration.