Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP is a well-established Milwaukee, Wisconsin law firm with a longstanding reputation for aggressive civil rights and civil liberties litigation. Founded on principles of holding government entities accountable, the firm has represented individuals who have suffered at the hands of law enforcement, correctional officers, and other state actors in cases spanning excessive force, false arrest, unlawful detention, and violations of constitutional rights. The firm's civil rights practice is anchored by experienced trial attorneys who understand the procedural and evidentiary complexities of Section 1983 litigation against police departments and municipalities throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

The attorneys at Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown have handled a broad spectrum of police misconduct cases, including those involving wrongful death arising from officer-involved shootings, excessive use of force, and civil rights violations occurring within jails and detention facilities. Their litigators are skilled at navigating qualified immunity defenses, Monell claims against municipalities, and the unique challenges that arise when taking on law enforcement and government defendants. The firm's trial experience and courtroom credibility have made it a trusted resource for clients seeking justice against powerful institutional opponents.

Beyond police misconduct, the firm maintains a robust criminal defense practice that complements its civil rights work, giving attorneys a nuanced understanding of how systemic failures in the criminal justice system can harm individuals at every stage — from street encounters to incarceration. This dual perspective informs the firm's approach to civil rights cases, allowing attorneys to identify constitutional violations that others might overlook. Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown is recognized in the Milwaukee legal community as a firm unafraid to challenge authority and pursue justice on behalf of those whose rights have been violated by those sworn to uphold the law.