Atty. Dewitt M. Lacy
DeWitt M. Lacy is the attorney who leads all litigation matters in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California.
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Dewitt M. Lacy is an Attorney based in Oakland, California, practicing at Law Offices of John L. Burris. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on discrimination, wrongful death, personal injury, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Central, and Southern Districts of Califo (2008). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and San Francisco State Unviversity (B.A. Speech, 2000). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- DeWitt M. Lacy is the attorney who leads all litigation matters in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California
- He has been practicing civil rights law for over a decade and is licensed to practice in the Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern District Courts of California and all Superior Courts of California
- Mr. Lacy joined the Law Office of John L. Burris in 2011
- He handles all aspects of litigation and has significant experience in the areas of Section 1983 Civil Rights litigation, employment discrimination, and personal injury
- Mr. Lacy has successfully prosecuted wrongful death actions and civil rights violations against San Francisco, Vallejo, Santa Clara, Waste Management, Inc., and Hayward
- Currently, Mr. Lacy is working to assure several families receive justice for the wrongful death of their family members at the hands of the Torrance Police Department, Montebello Police Department, San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, and the Anaheim Police Department
- He has successfully lead a trial team that secured a verdict of $1,766,875.95 for clients from the city of Santa Clara in a police misconduct action
- He has also secured settlements of $1,600,000.00 and $950,000.00 against the City of Antioch and the County of Alameda, respectively for police misconduct actions
- His legalprowess has earned him recognition as one of the top 40 under 40 by the National Black Lawyers in 2016
- In addition, he was named to Super Lawyers Magazine’a Rising Star’s List in 2017 and 2018
- Mr. Lacy received his undergraduate degree from San Francisco State University and graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2005
- Before his legal practice Mr. Lacy was very active in local and federal political scene, and secured the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee’s endorsement for his local supervisorial campaign in 2010
- Mr. Lacy is an avid Laker fan, and during his time away from his practice he enjoys playing /watching basketball and spending time with his family in their home in Los Angeles Civic Groups, Volunteer Organizations, & Awards • California Association of Black Lawyers • Charles Houston Bar Association • San Francisco African American Democratic Club Honors: • International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Most Outstanding in Litigation, 2005 • Rose Elizabeth Bird Award, 2005 • 2nd Place in National Mock Trial Competition, Northwestern Region, 2005 • San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Scholarship Recipient, 2004 • Best Speaker in National Mock Trial Competition, Northwestern Region, 2004 • Diana Richmond Scholarship Recipient, 2004 • Dean’s List, 2003 Activities: • Black Law Students Association, President 2003 – 2004 • Mock Trial Competition Team, 2004 – 2005
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dewitt M. Lacy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Dewitt M. Lacy is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in California →
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Oakland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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