AttorneyL. Chris Stewart
Stewart Trial Attorneys
3625 CUMBERLAND BLVD SE SUITE C-100, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339
America's Voice for Justice
L. Chris Stewart is a nationally recognized civil rights and personal injury attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, and the founding partner of Stewart Trial Attorneys. With over two decades of litigation experience, Stewart has built a reputation as one of the most prominent voices in America on issues of police brutality, excessive force, and systemic civil rights violations. He has represented some of the most high-profile families in modern civil rights history, consistently holding law enforcement agencies and government entities accountable in both state and federal courts.
Stewart rose to national prominence through his representation of families whose loved ones were killed or injured by police, often in cases that sparked widespread public outcry and media attention. He has represented the families of victims in cases involving fatal police shootings, in-custody deaths, and racially motivated violence, earning a track record of substantial verdicts and settlements. His litigation strategy combines aggressive discovery, expert testimony on use-of-force standards, and a deep understanding of Section 1983 civil rights claims under federal law.
Beyond the courtroom, Stewart is a frequent commentator on CNN, MSNBC, and other national media outlets, where he has become a trusted legal voice on policing reform, racial justice, and civil liberties. He has testified before legislative bodies and advocated for policy changes aimed at curbing police misconduct. His dual role as litigator and public advocate has made him uniquely influential in shaping both legal outcomes and public discourse around police accountability.
Stewart Trial Attorneys operates as a national practice, representing clients across multiple states in cases involving wrongful death, excessive force, false arrest, and civil rights violations. The firm is known for taking on cases that other attorneys decline due to complexity or political sensitivity, and for pursuing justice even when powerful government institutions resist accountability. Stewart's commitment to his clients and to the broader cause of civil rights has earned him recognition from bar associations, civil rights organizations, and communities across the country.
Notable Results
- Represented the family of Rayshard Brooks, shot and killed by Atlanta Police Department officers in 2020, resulting in national attention and officer termination and charges
- Secured multi-million dollar settlements for families of victims of fatal police shootings across multiple states
- Recovered significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of victims of excessive force by municipal police departments throughout the southeastern United States
- Represented the family of Rayshard Brooks, who was fatally shot by Atlanta Police Department officers in 2020, in a high-profile civil rights case that resulted in national attention and policy reforms
- Represented the family of Alton Sterling, a Black man fatally shot by Baton Rouge police in 2016, securing a multi-million dollar settlement against the City of Baton Rouge
- Represented the family of a victim in a wrongful death case against a Georgia municipality resulting in a seven-figure settlement
- Secured multiple seven-figure settlements on behalf of families of individuals killed by law enforcement across multiple states
- Represented victims of police brutality in federal civil rights cases resulting in significant monetary recoveries and policy changes at the departmental level
Key Characteristics
- L. Chris Stewart has represented dozens of families in high-profile wrongful death cases against law enforcement agencies across the United States, achieving national recognition for his results and advocacy.
- Stewart has litigated civil rights and police misconduct cases in multiple states, establishing himself as one of the few plaintiff-side attorneys with a genuinely national practice in this area.
- He has been retained as lead counsel or co-counsel in some of the most visible police brutality cases of the past decade, including the representation of the family of Rayshard Brooks following his 2020 shooting death by Atlanta police.
- Stewart regularly appears on national television and media platforms to advocate for his clients and for broader reforms in law enforcement accountability and policing policy.
- As a founding partner of Stewart Miller Simmons Trial Attorneys, he has helped build a firm specifically focused on holding powerful institutions accountable through aggressive civil rights litigation.
- Stewart is known for his ability to combine courtroom skill with public advocacy, often working in tandem with community organizations and civil rights groups to amplify the impact of individual cases.
- Founding partner of Stewart Trial Attorneys, one of the most recognized civil rights litigation firms in the southeastern United States
- Nationally recognized legal commentator on CNN, MSNBC, and major networks for police misconduct and civil rights issues
- Represented some of the most high-profile police brutality victims and families in modern American civil rights history
- Extensive experience litigating Section 1983 federal civil rights claims against law enforcement agencies and municipalities
- Frequent advocate before legislative bodies for policing reform and systemic accountability measures
- Named among Georgia's top civil rights trial attorneys and recognized by peer-reviewed legal publications for excellence in civil rights litigation
- Known for accepting complex, politically sensitive cases that other attorneys decline due to the power of the opposing government entities
- Two decades of litigation experience focused on holding police departments and government entities accountable for misconduct and civil rights violations