AttorneyMichael Fuller
Underdog Law
111 SW 5th Ave., Suite 3150, Portland, Oregon, 97204
Oregon's Civil Rights Underdog
Michael Fuller is an Oregon-based civil rights attorney widely recognized for his aggressive advocacy on behalf of individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government actors. He founded Underdog Law, a boutique civil rights firm in Portland, Oregon, specifically dedicated to holding police departments and government entities accountable for misconduct, excessive force, wrongful arrest, and other civil rights violations. Fuller has built a reputation as a tenacious litigator willing to take on powerful institutions on behalf of ordinary citizens.
Throughout his career, Michael Fuller has handled numerous cases involving police brutality, false arrest, unlawful detention, and violations of Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights. His practice is rooted in a deep commitment to justice for those who have been mistreated by those in positions of authority, and he has recovered significant verdicts and settlements for his clients against municipal police departments and other government bodies in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
Fuller is known in the legal community for his client-centered approach and his willingness to litigate difficult cases that other attorneys may decline. His firm, Underdog Law, reflects his philosophy that every individual deserves zealous legal representation regardless of the power or resources of the opposing party. He has been involved in cases that have drawn public attention to systemic issues within law enforcement and has contributed to efforts to improve police accountability in Oregon.
Notable Results
- $1 million verdict for the family of a man in a mental health crisis who was fatally shot by Portland police
Key Characteristics
- Founded Underdog Law specifically to represent victims of police misconduct and government civil rights violations in Oregon.
- Has litigated cases involving excessive force, false arrest, and unlawful detention against municipal police departments in the Pacific Northwest.
- Known for taking on difficult civil rights cases against powerful government entities that other attorneys may decline to pursue.
- Advocates for systemic police accountability through individual civil rights litigation in Oregon state and federal courts.