- DUI/DWIMore than twenty years have passed since Dallas civil rights attorney Don Tittle successfully represented 19 individuals in their fight for justice against members of the Dallas Police Department’s DWI enforcement squad. In the resulting trial, a federal jury held the City of Dallas responsible for numerous instances of police misconduct. Since then, Mr. Tittle has been involved in many of the largest and most significant cases involving civil rights abuses occurring in Dallas, Fort Worth, and throughout Texas. Read about Mr. Tittle’s work in this July 15, 2015 Wall Street Journal article. Representative cases include the Dallas Fake Drug Scandal, Fort Worth Rainbow Lounge Police Raid, Dallas DWI Scandal, Dallas Motorcyclist Beating Case, and more here.
- Wrongful DeathJail wrongful death in which gross medical neglect caused diabetic inmate’s death in North Texas. In a pre-suit settlement, Plaintiffs had a net recovery of $786,999 after subtracting $405,000 in attorney’s fees and $8,001 in expenses.
- Sex CrimesAs with most acts of sexual violence, sexual assault of an incarcerated person is typically characterized by the imbalance of power and control between the correctional officer and the inmate. The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) was passed by Congress in 2003, and the Act firmly established that inmates cannot give legal consent to sexual activity with correctional officers due to the imbalance of power and authority inherent in the relationship between the two.
- FraudEmployees often witness illegal and unethical conduct in the workplace. A whistleblower is one who has the courage to stand up to the corrupt, unethical, and unlawful activities they witness and/or may even have been pressured to participate in. Examples of the unlawful activities a whistleblower may observe include financial fraud, accounting irregularities, Medicaid/Medicare fraud, and other violations of laws and regulations. The Law Offices of Don Tittle, PLLC has successfully represented private and public sector whistleblowers in Texas. State and federal laws exist to protect whistleblowers who report unlawful conduct, but aggressive representation is almost always essential to protect the whistleblower’s rights. Our firm stands up for the whistleblower regardless of the size, financial power, or status of the defendant. Potential claim include the Whistleblower Protection Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, Sabine Pilot, False Claims Act, as well as qui tam. It is not easy standing up against illegal conduct in the workplace, especially against a large corporation or governmental agency. If you have faced retaliation, termination, or harassment for reporting illegal activities, contact our office today.
- AssaultWhen a civilian gets arrested for a crime – let’s say an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (gun) – they are separated and interrogated immediately. Under no circumstance is the civilian allowed to go home, get some rest, reflect on the event, and watch a video with his attorney in private before providing a statement. This would be an opportunity for his attorney to inform him of the definition of defenses, like self-defense. True, the arrestee may choose to remain silent, but then he is definitely going to go to jail and face criminal charges.
- MurderA civil rights action involving the false arrest and malicious prosecution of a woman for the alleged murder of her boyfriend, who had committed suicide, against the City of Dallas. Plaintiff netted $684,604 after cases expenses of $35,396 and attorneys fees of $480,000.
- HomicideFor the families of those with mental illness, there is only so much preparation they can do. Take the case of the Dallas man (cited above) – his mother called 911 and was told that officers trained to deal with the mentally ill were responding to the call, but that’s clearly not what actually happened. Until our nation’s mental health system gets a serious overhaul (which could be a blog post on its own but is outside the scope of this blog), law enforcement agencies will continue to face a growing population of the mentally ill. Training officers to handle these people is an obvious necessity. It’s up to law enforcement agencies to not only train their officers, but also reinforce what they’ve learned in actual practice, and hold them accountable when they don’t. I heard a phrase recently that couldn’t ring more truth – you promote what you permit. Until agencies hold their officers accountable, “justifiable homicide” won’t stop.
- Wrongful Termination“I have worked side by side with Don Tittle on several large wrongful termination cases. He is an outstanding lawyer, who sees “the big picture” and as a result, serves his clients well. I have observed Don skillfully negotiate the resolution of several hard-fought cases, in each instance achieving a result for the client that far exceeded what I believed was attainable. His litigation skills are excellent and set him apart from the average attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend Don to anyone seeking legal counsel.”
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- Personal InjuryNegligence occurs when a business or individual fails to act in a reasonable manner, given the circumstances. When businesses or individuals behave irresponsibly, they ought to be held responsible for the damages that other people suffer as a result. That is the basic premise of Texas personal injury law and it’s a philosophy we personally believe in. At The Law Offices of Don Tittle, PLLC, we take personal injury seriously. Over the years, we have come to understand the devastating consequences that an unforeseen injury can have on your life and the lives of your family and loved ones. Whether we’re involved in multi-state products liability litigation ( read about defective Barnett crossbows ) or represent a Texas family involved in a catastrophic car accident, we fight for justice for our clients. The impact of a serious personal injury can have you dealing with unexpected medical costs, the inability to work, and in some instances cause a total disruption to your daily life. In the most severe personal injury cases, the loss may have a profound affect on the way a person interacts with his or her family. We understand the importance of this loss and are committed to aggressively pursuing your legal rights. Our firm believes in thorough preparation, unfailing dedication, and a commitment to justice for our clients. Texas personal injury law can be complex, but with the Law Offices of Don Tittle’s competent and professional guidance on your side, you’ll have insightful support from beginning to end. We’re here to help you toward a favorable outcome.