Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy – BNCL Law Offices is a nationally recognized civil rights law firm based in California, specializing in police misconduct, employment discrimination, and personal injury cases. With a profound commitment to justice and a combined 90+ years of legal experience, the firm stands out for its dedication to representing underserved and marginalized individuals whose rights have been violated.
The firm adopts a client-centered approach, leveraging deep expertise in constitutional law to challenge systemic injustices and secure meaningful outcomes. It primarily serves individuals who have experienced discrimination, police brutality, wrongful conviction, or personal injury, often taking on high-stakes litigation that results in both financial compensation and impactful policy reforms. Founded in 1985 by John L. Burris, the firm has a long record of notable victories, including million-dollar verdicts and settlements, and is widely respected for its role in landmark civil rights cases.
Services Offered
- Police Misconduct
- Deadly Force
- Excessive Force
- False Arrest
- Police Brutality
- Police Dogs / Police Dog Bites
- Police Shooting
- Racial Profiling
- Wrongful Conviction
- Civil Rights
- ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
- Cruel & Unusual Punishment
- Hate Crime
- Illegal Search & Seizure
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Motor Vehicle Accident
- Fatal Accident
- Spinal Cord Injury & Paralysis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Employment Discrimination
- Gender Discrimination
- Racial Discrimination
- Sexual Harassment
- Wrongful Termination
- Appellate
- Civil Appeals
- Federal Appeals
- Criminal Defense
- Mental Health Crisis Representation
The firm serves clients throughout California, with offices in Oakland, Beverly Hills, and Minneapolis, and handles cases nationwide. It is fluent in addressing violations of the First, Fourth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments, and has been instrumental in achieving major policy changes within police departments and government entities.
