AttorneyQuacy Smith
Smith & Green, Attorneys At Law, PLLC
3101 North Central Avenue Suite 700, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012
Fighting Police Misconduct in Georgia
Quacy Smith is a Georgia-based civil rights attorney with a dedicated focus on holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. With a practice centered on police misconduct, excessive force, and civil rights abuses, Smith has built a reputation as a tenacious advocate for victims and families who have suffered harm at the hands of those sworn to protect them. His work spans communities throughout Georgia and the broader Southeast region.
Smith's approach to civil rights litigation combines aggressive legal strategy with a deep commitment to justice for marginalized communities. He has represented clients in cases involving unlawful stops and searches, excessive and deadly force, wrongful arrest, and systemic misconduct by police departments and correctional facilities. His familiarity with Section 1983 federal civil rights claims and Georgia state law allows him to pursue claims on multiple fronts simultaneously.
Known for his willingness to take on difficult cases against well-resourced government defendants, Quacy Smith has earned recognition among civil rights advocates and community organizations in Georgia. His practice reflects a broader mission to deter police misconduct through litigation and to secure meaningful compensation and accountability for those whose constitutional rights have been violated. He continues to be a prominent voice in Georgia's civil rights legal community.
Notable Results
- Long history of six-figure recoveries for victims of K-9 attacks, Taser abuse, and unconstitutional stops
Key Characteristics
- Often the first responders for victims of minor brutality — cases without death but with significant injury
- Dual-Track Strategy: Expert at defending against cover-charge criminal cases while preparing the civil rights lawsuit
- Focuses exclusively on civil rights and police misconduct cases in Georgia and the Southeast
- Experienced in litigating Section 1983 federal civil rights claims against law enforcement and government entities
- Known for representing victims of excessive force, false arrest, and unconstitutional policing practices
- Recognized by community organizations and civil rights advocates throughout Georgia for his dedication to police accountability
- Willing to take on difficult, high-stakes cases against well-resourced government defendants