Introduction to Civil Rights Litigation

Cost:  Free to Members and Non-Members

Description:  This VIRTUAL training session is designed to provide a practical overview of federal civil rights litigation.  We will discuss what to expect if a police officer or other government official is sued and procedural aspects of the litigation, to include depositions and other aspects of discovery.  The presentation will also focus on the availability of indemnification and insurance coverage under Wisconsin law.  Finally, the presentation will include a high level overview of common Section 1983 civil rights claims and a discussion of available defenses, with a specific focus on qualified immunity and recent legal developments related to that important defense.

Presenter:   Attorney Samuel C. Hall, Jr. - Crivello, Nichols & Hall, S.C.

Atty. Hall is the Managing Partner at Crivello Carlson, S.C., where he helps manage the firm’s legal work throughout the country. His principal practice focuses on federal civil rights litigation, government affairs, public records law, and appellate advocacy. Sam has successfully represented hundreds of law enforcement officers, school officials, prosecutors, judges, and other government officials in a wide variety of cases.

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