Standing Up to Unchecked Power
The weight of the government—whether it is a local police department, a public school district, or a federal agency—is massive. When these entities abuse their power, violate your civil rights, or ignore the Constitution, it can feel impossible to fight back. Scott Flaxman Law is a California litigation firm dedicated to leveling the playing field. We do not back down from aggressive government attorneys, and we are not afraid to take complex, high-stakes civil rights violations to federal and state court.
Important Note on Our Services
Scott Flaxman Law is strictly a civil litigation firm handling complex constitutional and civil rights lawsuits. We do not practice criminal defense, nor do we handle civil harassment or domestic violence restraining orders.
Primary Practice Areas - Civil Rights
Police Misconduct, Bias & Failure to Train
(Note: We represent victims in civil lawsuits against law enforcement. We do not provide criminal defense representation.) Law enforcement officers are sworn to protect the public, but when institutional bias and lack of proper training take root, the damage is devastating. We hold police departments and individual officers accountable for severe constitutional violations.
- Institutional Police Bias & Discriminatory Policing
- Departmental Failure to Train & Negligent Supervision
- Excessive Force & Police Brutality
- False Arrest & Unlawful Detainment
Public School District Misconduct
Public school districts frequently act as though they are immune from accountability. We aggressively litigate against school boards and administrators who allow civil rights abuses to occur in their classrooms.
- Tolerating Civil Rights Abuses in the Classroom
- Systemic Failure to Protect Students and Staff
- Title IX Violations & Gender Discrimination
- First Amendment Violations (Student & Teacher Free Speech)
Unconstitutional IRS Misconduct & Illegal Targeting
(Note: We do not handle standard tax return disputes, audit defense, or standard tax debt negotiations.) We handle high-stakes litigation involving federal overreach. When the IRS or other federal agencies seek to illegally and unlawfully target certain groups and individuals, we fight back to protect your Fifth Amendment right to due process.
- Illegal & Unlawful Targeting of Specific Groups or Individuals
- Politically or Demographically Motivated Enforcement
- Unconstitutional Seizures and Due Process Violations
- Bivens Actions Against Federal Agents
Local Government Constitutional Violations
City councils, county boards, and local municipalities frequently run afoul of constitutional law. We take decisive legal action when local governments overstep their authority and strip citizens of their rights.
- Unconstitutional Local Ordinances & Government Overreach
- First Amendment Retaliation & Censorship
- Civil Asset Forfeiture & Unlawful Property Seizures
- Viewpoint Discrimination by Local Governments
California Unruh Civil Rights Act Litigation
The Unruh Civil Rights Act provides powerful state-level remedies for intentional discrimination by businesses and corporate entities operating in California.
- Intentional Discrimination by Corporate Entities
- Denial of Equal Accommodations (Race, Sex, Religion, Disability)
- Systemic Corporate Civil Rights Violations
In-Custody Abuse & Prisoners' Rights
Jails and prisons are massive hubs of constitutional violations. These cases require a litigator who isn’t intimidated by qualified immunity or the complex hurdles of the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA).
- Denial of Crucial Medical or Mental Health Care
- In-Custody Assaults by Guards or Staff
- Failure to Protect (Inmate-on-Inmate Violence)
Additional Litigation Services
Strategic Civil Litigation
In addition to our core Civil Rights practice, Scott Flaxman Law brings years of aggressive, battle-tested litigation experience to select consumer, real estate, and medical malpractice disputes.
Consumer Protection Law
Fighting corporate fraud, unfair business practices (UCL), and deceptive contracts under the Consumers Legal Remedies Act (CLRA).
Real Estate Litigation
Resolving high-stakes property disputes, contractor fraud, and complex real estate contract breaches.
Medical Malpractice
Protecting clients’ rights and pursuing fair compensation for injuries caused by healthcare providers.
Scott A. Flaxman
Scott Flaxman is a seasoned litigator who understands that taking on the government requires discipline, strategic foresight, and an unwavering commitment to the truth. Known for his rigorous legal analysis, Scott refuses to be intimidated by politicians, aggressive government attorneys, or institutional bullies who abuse their power.
