Law FirmSchiller, Pittenger & Galvin, PC
2100 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, 07076
New Jersey Civil Rights Advocates
Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, PC is a New Jersey-based civil rights law firm with a long-standing reputation for representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government officials. The firm has dedicated a significant portion of its practice to holding police departments and municipalities accountable for misconduct, excessive force, false arrest, and other abuses of power. With decades of combined experience, the attorneys at Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin have built a record of successful outcomes for plaintiffs facing the resources of government defendants.
The firm handles cases arising under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the federal civil rights statute, as well as claims under the New Jersey Civil Rights Act. Their work encompasses a wide range of constitutional violations, including unlawful searches and seizures, malicious prosecution, wrongful conviction, and the use of excessive or deadly force by police officers. The firm's attorneys are known for their thorough preparation and aggressive litigation strategy when confronting law enforcement defendants.
Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, PC serves clients throughout New Jersey and has appeared in both state and federal courts on behalf of victims of police misconduct and governmental abuse. The firm is committed to providing vigorous legal representation to individuals and families who have suffered serious harm at the hands of those entrusted with public authority, ensuring that accountability and justice remain accessible regardless of the power held by the opposing party.
Notable Results
- Multiple successful civil rights recoveries against Union County and surrounding municipalities
Key Characteristics
- The firm has extensive experience litigating civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against New Jersey police departments and municipal governments.
- Attorneys at Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin regularly appear in both New Jersey state courts and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey on behalf of civil rights plaintiffs.
- The firm has a strong track record of representing clients who have suffered excessive force, false arrest, and malicious prosecution at the hands of law enforcement.
- Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin combines decades of combined legal experience with a client-focused approach to holding government entities accountable for constitutional violations.