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Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs, LLPLaw Firm

Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs, LLP

3101 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1090, Madison, Wisconsin, 85012

Arizona's Premier Civil Rights Firm

Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs, LLP is a prominent Arizona civil rights and plaintiff's litigation firm with a long-standing reputation for holding law enforcement agencies and government entities accountable for misconduct. Founded and built on a foundation of constitutional advocacy, the firm has represented hundreds of individuals and families across Arizona who have suffered at the hands of police brutality, unlawful detention, and government overreach. Their attorneys bring decades of combined experience in litigating complex civil rights matters in both state and federal courts, and they are widely recognized as among the most skilled plaintiff-side civil rights litigators in the Southwest.

The firm's practice is anchored in Section 1983 civil rights claims, including excessive force, wrongful arrest, false imprisonment, and Monell claims targeting systemic failures in police departments. Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs has taken on some of Arizona's most high-profile police misconduct cases, routinely going up against municipal police departments, county sheriffs' offices, and state agencies. Their attorneys are known for their thorough investigative approach, use of expert witnesses, and willingness to take cases to trial when necessary to achieve justice for their clients.

The firm has secured numerous significant verdicts and settlements against law enforcement and governmental defendants, earning a reputation as a go-to firm for victims of civil rights violations in Arizona. Attorneys at the firm are active in professional organizations dedicated to plaintiff's civil rights litigation and regularly contribute to the legal community through education and advocacy. Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs continues to be a powerful voice for individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by those in positions of power.

Notable Results

  • Multiple significant recoveries for victims of police misconduct, employment discrimination, and civil rights violations throughout Wisconsin
  • Secured multi-million dollar settlements against Arizona law enforcement agencies on behalf of victims of excessive force and police misconduct
  • Obtained significant verdicts and settlements in wrongful death cases involving officer-involved shootings in Arizona
  • Successfully litigated Monell claims against municipal police departments for systemic failures and unconstitutional policies

Key Characteristics

  • Multi-office presence across Wisconsin (Madison, Milwaukee) enabling representation throughout the state
  • Handles both civil rights litigation and employment discrimination with equal expertise
  • Decades of combined experience litigating civil rights and police misconduct cases in Arizona state and federal courts
  • Recognized as one of Arizona's leading plaintiff-side civil rights litigation firms, with a track record of taking on major law enforcement agencies
  • Skilled in pursuing Monell liability claims that target systemic unconstitutional policies and practices within police departments
  • Committed to taking cases to trial when necessary to achieve full accountability and justice for clients
  • Active members of professional organizations dedicated to plaintiff's civil rights litigation and police accountability
  • Comprehensive approach to case preparation utilizing expert witnesses, thorough investigation, and constitutional law expertise
3101 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1090, Madison, Wisconsin, 85012