AttorneyChase H. Livingston
Davis Levin Livingston
745 Fort Street Ste 1550, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Fighting for Civil Rights Victims
Chase H. Livingston is a civil rights attorney with a focus on representing individuals who have suffered violations of their constitutional rights at the hands of law enforcement and government officials. His practice centers on holding public institutions accountable through federal civil rights litigation, particularly under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, which provides a legal remedy for individuals whose rights have been violated under color of state law.
Livingston has represented clients in cases involving excessive force, false arrest, unlawful detention, and other forms of police misconduct. His work reflects a commitment to ensuring that victims of government abuse have access to skilled legal representation and a meaningful path to justice in both state and federal courts.
Through his litigation practice, Livingston pursues cases that challenge unconstitutional conduct by law enforcement agencies and seeks compensatory and punitive damages on behalf of his clients. His advocacy is grounded in the belief that civil rights enforcement is essential to maintaining the integrity of democratic institutions and protecting the most vulnerable members of society from abuse of power.
Notable Results
- Hu Honua Bio Energy Appeal — successfully represented Life of the Land before the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court, ruling that climate impacts must be considered in utility contracts (landmark environmental accountability victory)
- Firm Heritage — Davis Levin Livingston has secured some of the largest verdicts in Hawaii's history, including a $3.3 million recovery for catastrophic injury
Key Characteristics
- Focuses his practice on civil rights litigation against law enforcement and government entities under federal and state law.
- Handles cases involving excessive force, unlawful search and seizure, false arrest, and other constitutional violations by police officers.
- Litigates civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in both federal and state courts on behalf of individuals harmed by government misconduct.