Police Misconduct; Civil Rights & Section 1983 Actions.  David K. Jaffe is a leader in the State of Connecticut and nationally in redressing violations of civil rights by police departments and other governmental entities, as embodied in both the federal and state constitutions.  Assisted by Attorney Sally A. Roberts, and other attorneys in the Civil Rights Department of Brown Paindiris & Scott, Attorney Jaffe has a long standing record of success in vindicating the rights of victims of police brutality, including use of unreasonable force and deadly force, false arrest, false imprisonment, illegal searches and seizures and other violations of recognized Constitutional rights.

Additionally, Attorney Jaffe and the Brown Paindiris & Scott Civil Rights Department have also represented individuals whose civil rights have been violated by other governmental entities, such as towns, cities, and municipalities as well as boards of education, and governmental employers.

Furthermore, Attorney Jaffe has represented numerous police officers and other government employees throughout the years who themselves have faced deprivations of due process and other civil liberties.

Samples of Actual Successful Civil Rights Cases Brought by Attorney Jaffe Over the Years.

The following case samples are representative of the myriad civil rights actions brought by Attorney Jaffe during the past twenty five years.  The names are changed to protect anonymity.  Attorney Jaffe, who is on the Board of the Connecticut Civil Liberties Union, and Brown Paindiris & Scott, have a history of fighting to protect and vindicate the rights and liberties of unfortunate individuals who have been victims of abuse of governmental power.