Mississippi Civil Rights Litigation Firm
Hill & Minyard has brought lawsuits against government entities with great success. While these cases are difficult and complex, our attorneys have handled them many times and know how to work your case for the best possible outcome.
A civil rights action can be brought against government entities such as the police or sheriff departments, school districts, or prison systems. We have handled lawsuits for police misconduct, wrongful death (in which an inmate did not receive proper medical treatment while in jail), jail hanging incidents, abuse of process, unlawful search and seizure, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace and use of excessive force. They all stem from the abuse of power or authority by a state or federal authority.
Bivens Actions and Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act
We have handled civil rights cases as a Bivens Action, which are cases against the Federal Government and 42 U.S.C.§ 1983, which are cases against the State Government. Both of these are laws in which a person's civil rights were violated by either a state or federal authority. Both of these laws can be used to enforce rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and federal statutes.
The attorneys at Hill & Minyard are licensed and have practiced in state and federal courts. When looking for legal assistance for a civil rights issue, look for a law firm that has decades of experience in filing these claims in federal court, and presenting the case to a judge and jury. Hill & Minyard has this experience.
These lawsuits do not happen quickly. They can take up to three years. However, once the lawyers at Hill & Minyard take on your case, they do not give up. Persistence, follow through and experience are hallmarks of our firm and we apply this to every case we take.
We help clients in Oxford, Southhaven, Batesville and throughout northern Mississippi. Call Hill & Minyard at 662-550-4394 or contact us online.
