Goodman Hurwitz & James, PC

Goodman Hurwitz & James, PC is one of Michigan's most respected civil rights and plaintiff's law firms, with decades of experience holding police departments, municipalities, and government entities accountable for unconstitutional conduct. Based in Detroit, the firm has built a formidable reputation for taking on powerful institutions on behalf of individuals whose rights have been violated by law enforcement, including cases involving excessive force, wrongful death, false arrest, and unlawful detention. The firm's attorneys have served as tireless advocates for victims of police brutality and government overreach throughout Michigan and beyond.

The firm's founding attorneys brought together deep expertise in constitutional law and a shared commitment to justice for marginalized communities. Over the years, Goodman Hurwitz & James has handled some of Michigan's most high-profile civil rights cases, achieving significant verdicts and settlements against law enforcement agencies and the municipalities that employ them. Their approach combines rigorous legal strategy with a genuine dedication to client advocacy, often taking cases that other firms decline due to the difficulty of litigating against well-resourced government defendants.

Goodman Hurwitz & James is particularly well known in the Detroit legal community for its willingness to challenge systemic misconduct within police departments, not merely seeking individual accountability but pursuing broader reforms through litigation. The firm's attorneys are recognized by peers and civil rights organizations alike for their skill in federal civil rights litigation under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, and several have held leadership roles in state and national bar associations focused on civil rights and plaintiff advocacy. Their track record of results and their commitment to their clients' causes have made them a go-to firm for individuals and families seeking justice against law enforcement in Michigan.