Police Brutality Attorneys in Massachusetts
Police brutality attorneys represent people who were harmed by law enforcement officers who used more force than the situation required — including beatings, chokeholds, shootings, Taser deployments, K-9 attacks, and dangerous restraint techniques that cut off a person's ability to breathe. If you were seriously injured or a loved one was killed by an officer who went too far, these attorneys can investigate what happened, identify who is responsible, and fight to get you the justice and compensation you deserve.
Law FirmHoward Friedman
The Law Offices of Howard Friedman, P.C. is a Boston-based civil rights law firm with decades of experience representing individuals whose constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement and government offici... Read More →
NonprofitLawyers for Civil Rights
Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) is a Boston-based nonprofit legal organization with roots stretching back to 1968, when it was founded in the aftermath of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by a coalition of ... Read More →
Law FirmZalkind Duncan & Bernstein, LLP
Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein, LLP is a Boston-based civil rights and criminal defense law firm with a longstanding reputation for holding government actors and law enforcement accountable. Founded by attorneys with deep ro... Read More →
State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits
For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, § 2A
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258, § 4
A presentment of claim to the executive officer of the public employer is required. The public employer then has 6 months to act before suit may be brought.
An Act Relative to Justice, Equity and Accountability in Law Enforcement (2020) — Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6E
Massachusetts enacted landmark police accountability legislation in 2020 establishing a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission and expanding accountability mechanisms. The federal QI doctrine continues to apply to § 1983 claims, but state-level reforms have broadened oversight.