AttorneyTravis M. Brennan
Berman & Simmons
129 Lisbon St., Lewiston, Maine, 04240
Civil Rights and Police Accountability
Travis M. Brennan is a civil rights attorney based in California with a practice focused on representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government officials. He has dedicated a significant portion of his legal career to holding police departments and municipalities accountable for misconduct, excessive force, and unlawful conduct committed against members of the public.
Brennan has handled cases involving excessive force, false arrest, unlawful detention, and other civil rights violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. His work encompasses claims against individual officers as well as systemic challenges to policies and practices that enable unconstitutional conduct within law enforcement agencies. He is known for his thorough approach to civil rights litigation and his commitment to securing justice for victims of police misconduct.
As a member of the California State Bar, Brennan brings a detailed understanding of both state and federal civil rights law to his practice. He has represented clients in cases against various California law enforcement agencies, advocating for accountability and compensation for those who have suffered harm at the hands of police officers acting under color of law.
Notable Results
- Multiple significant trial victories and settlements in complex civil rights and police misconduct matters throughout Maine
Key Characteristics
- Focuses his practice on civil rights litigation against law enforcement and government entities under federal and state law.
- Handles cases involving excessive force, false arrest, and unlawful detention committed by police officers acting under color of law.
- Brings claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 challenging both individual officer conduct and systemic law enforcement policies.
- Licensed member of the California State Bar with experience in California state and federal courts.