The Firm’s Practice includes areas of law that involve civil rights, discrimination, constitutional litigation and official misconduct, among others.

Police and Prison Misconduct

CNS represents victims of police, prison and other official misconduct in state and federal courts nationwide. CNS has handled numerous cases involving wrongful police shootings and other types of excessive force by law enforcement officials resulting in serious injury or death.

Wrongful Convictions

CNS represents those who have been wrongfully convicted or arrested for crimes which they did not commit in state and federal courts nationwide. Through their work in this area, CNS has helped set the standard for and has obtained many of the largest recoveries on behalf of those wrongfully convicted. CNS has also been at the forefront of systemic reform efforts in police departments nationwide.

Other Official and Corporate Misconduct

In addition to its core civil rights practice, CNS has handled cases involving race and other types of employment discrimination, First Amendment issues and catastrophic personal injuries resulting from official or corporate misconduct.

Federal and State Trial Practice

CNS attorneys have successfully tried numerous complex criminal and civil cases in state and federal courts nationwide and are available for trial consultation and trial practice on a limited basis.