AttorneyErby J. Fischer
Morgan & Morgan
216 Summit Blvd, Suite 300, Birmingham, Alabama, 35243
Fighting for Civil Rights Justice
Erby J. Fischer is a civil rights attorney with a focus on representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government actors. His practice centers on holding police departments and municipalities accountable for misconduct, excessive force, false arrest, and other civil rights abuses under federal and state law.
Fischer has represented clients in cases involving police brutality, unlawful detention, and wrongful death at the hands of law enforcement. His work is grounded in Section 1983 civil rights litigation, pursuing claims against individual officers and the governmental entities that employ them. He advocates aggressively for victims and their families in both settlement negotiations and courtroom proceedings.
Through his legal practice, Fischer has worked to ensure that victims of police misconduct have access to experienced legal representation and that law enforcement officers and agencies face meaningful accountability for constitutional violations. His commitment to civil rights law reflects a broader dedication to justice and the protection of individual liberties against government overreach.
Notable Results
- Consistently secured favorable outcomes for victims of police brutality across the state
- Particularly skilled at navigating the complex notice requirements of the Alabama Tort Claims Act
Key Characteristics
- Focuses exclusively on civil rights litigation against law enforcement and government entities on behalf of injured individuals and families.
- Handles federal civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 involving unconstitutional police conduct.
- Represents clients in cases involving excessive force, unlawful arrest, and wrongful death caused by law enforcement.