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 Publishes Article for DRI Governmental Committee: Partnering with Industry
Check out the article written by Erlingson Banks attorney, Mary Erlingson, and Sarah Schmitz in the recent DRI Governmental Liability Section Newsletter. This article discusses Partnering with Industry, the committee responsible for ensuring a strong partnership...
Erlingson Banks Celebrates International Women’s Day
Strong women - May we be them, inspire them, & celebrate them. In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate all of the women of Erlingson Banks, especially Mary Erlingson for her inspiration & encouragement of women. Mary is a role model to the community...
Mary Erlingson re-elected as President of UpLIFTD
Mary Erlingson has been re-elected as President of Upliftd, a non-profit organization that provides job placement and job readiness services to persons with disabilities. UpLIFTD operates the Women's Community Rehabilitation Center, which serves women with severe...