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CIVIL DEFENSE

Expert Defense for Public Employees in Complex Litigation

BCGL attorneys have decades of experience defending public employees and their employers in both state and federal civil rights litigation arising from the performance of their duties. The firm continues to represent individuals and their agencies in a broad range of complex matters, including: First Amendment retaliation; Fourth Amendment excessive force and unlawful search and seizure; denial of due process rights under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments; Eleventh Amendment immunity issues; failure-to-train, failure-to-supervise and deliberate indifference to constitutional rights under Monell and related agency liability theories; Title VII, race, sex and disability discrimination issues; and a host of other complex litigation matters that arise in the context of public employment. Our dedication to excellence and commitment to our clients, along with our small size and focused practice, allows us to provide the highest quality representation and prompt response to client needs.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Unwavering Criminal Defense for Those Who Serve and Protect

BCGL is a trial firm built on a legacy of defending those who protect and serve. We know that in the modern world almost any allegation of misconduct has potentially career-ending implications for public employees. When everything is on the line you want a team of advocates on your side with the skills, knowledge and experience to achieve the best possible outcome. Our areas of expertise include:

  • Critical Incident Response
  • Traffic Matters
  • Misdemeanor Charges
  • Felony Charges
  • Grand Jury Investigations
  • Official Misconduct
  • Assault
  • Menacing
  • Corruption
  • Attempt to Influence a Public Official
  • Failure to Intervene
  • Fraud
  • Conspiracy
  • Homicide

ADMINISTRATIVE & REGULATORY DEFENSE

Steadfast in Defending Professionals Against Disciplinary & Regulatory Actions

The backbone of BCGL’s practice historically has been its work with professionals facing disciplinary proceedings, whether from their employers or the regulatory agencies overseeing their profession. In today’s zero tolerance climate, you need a dedicated team with proven results in and out of the courtroom. We routinely handle matters that include:

  • Internal Affairs Investigations
  • Disciplinary Appeals
  • POST Decertification Appeals
  • Licensing Revocations or Suspensions

LABOR LAW

Representing Public Safety Unions & Their Members – Comprehensive Expertise in Labor Law Matters

BCGL has a long-standing practice of serving as counsel and advising public safety employee unions and benefits organizations from formation to governance to contract and benefits negotiations. We offer a broad range of legal services to our organizational clients including:

  • Collective Bargaining & Contract Negotiations
  • Contract Analysis
  • Contract Enforcement
  • Arbitration
  • Governance Guidance