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Bob Hilliard

Hilliard Martinez Gonzales LLP

719 S Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, Texas, 78401

Fearless Justice for the Fallen

Bob Hilliard is a nationally recognized trial attorney and founding partner of Hilliard Martinez Gonzales LLP, based in Corpus Christi, Texas. With decades of experience litigating high-stakes civil rights and wrongful death cases, Hilliard has built a reputation as one of the most formidable plaintiff's attorneys in the country when it comes to holding law enforcement agencies and government entities accountable for misconduct, excessive force, and civil rights violations. His courtroom tenacity and willingness to take on powerful institutions have made him a sought-after advocate for families who have suffered at the hands of those sworn to protect them.

Hilliard has been at the forefront of numerous landmark civil rights cases involving police brutality, wrongful death at the hands of officers, and systemic governmental misconduct. He represented the family of Jordan Davis, the unarmed Black teenager shot and killed by Michael Dunn in Florida, and has pursued justice in cases against municipal police departments and correctional institutions across the United States. His firm has secured hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of victims of law enforcement abuse, and he has not hesitated to take cases to trial when necessary to achieve justice.

Beyond individual cases, Hilliard has become a prominent voice in the national conversation around police reform and accountability. He has appeared on major national media outlets including CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News, commenting on civil rights issues and advocating for systemic change. His work extends beyond the courtroom to public advocacy, using his platform to push for legislative and policy reforms that protect citizens from government overreach and law enforcement misconduct.

Hilliard Martinez Gonzales LLP operates on a contingency fee basis and accepts civil rights and police misconduct cases from clients across the nation. The firm's multidisciplinary team of attorneys combines deep legal expertise with a passionate commitment to civil rights, ensuring that victims and their families receive aggressive, compassionate representation regardless of the power or resources of the opposing party.

Notable Results

  • Represented the family of Jordan Davis in the wrongful death civil lawsuit against Michael Dunn following the fatal shooting of the unarmed teenager
  • Secured multi-million dollar settlements against law enforcement agencies in Texas and across the United States for excessive force and wrongful death
  • Obtained significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of families of individuals killed by police officers in disputed circumstances
  • Represented multiple families in high-profile civil rights cases against municipal police departments resulting in eight-figure recoveries

Key Characteristics

  • Has represented families of victims in nationally prominent civil rights and police misconduct cases, including the Jordan Davis wrongful death civil litigation.
  • Operates a nationally recognized plaintiffs' firm that accepts police misconduct and civil rights cases from clients across all 50 states.
  • Has secured hundreds of millions of dollars in combined verdicts and settlements on behalf of victims of law enforcement abuse and governmental misconduct.
  • Frequently serves as a national media commentator on civil rights, police accountability, and wrongful death matters, appearing on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News.
  • Pursues cases on a contingency fee basis, ensuring access to high-quality civil rights representation regardless of a client's financial resources.
  • Known for willingness to take difficult cases to trial against well-funded government defendants rather than accepting inadequate settlements.