AttorneyMark W. Tanner
Feldman, Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, Weinstock & Dodig, LLP
1845 Walnut Street 21st Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103
Civil Rights and Police Accountability
Mark W. Tanner is a civil rights attorney with a focused practice on representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government officials. His work centers on holding police departments and municipalities accountable for misconduct, excessive force, false arrest, and other abuses of power that harm members of the public.
Throughout his career, Tanner has advocated for victims of police brutality and governmental misconduct, pursuing litigation in federal and state courts to secure justice and meaningful compensation for his clients. His cases often involve complex constitutional claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, challenging unlawful conduct by officers and the policies and customs that enable such behavior.
Tanner's representation extends to wrongful death matters, where families have lost loved ones due to excessive or unjustified use of force by law enforcement. His dedication to civil rights litigation reflects a commitment to systemic accountability and the protection of individual liberties guaranteed under the United States Constitution.
Notable Results
- Multiple six- and seven-figure recoveries for victims of police brutality and false imprisonment in Pennsylvania
Key Characteristics
- Focuses exclusively on civil rights and police misconduct litigation on behalf of plaintiffs against law enforcement and government entities.
- Pursues federal civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 challenging unconstitutional conduct by police officers and municipalities.
- Represents families of individuals killed or seriously injured as a result of excessive or unjustified use of force by law enforcement officers.
- Advocates for systemic accountability by challenging the policies, customs, and practices of police departments that enable officer misconduct.