DeWitt M. Lacy

DeWitt M. Lacy has spent his career at the absolute forefront of high-stakes civil rights litigation. Driven by a relentless mission to uphold constitutional liberties and confront institutional abuse, his work directly targets police misconduct, excessive force, and wrongful death caused by public agencies and state actors. He does not manage files for quick settlements—he spearheads trial teams to win justice.

Where harm or wrongful death has resulted from the action or inaction of public actors, Mr. Lacy does not rest until he holds powerful entities accountable. As a testament to his courtroom capabilities, he secured a $1.76M jury verdict for clients subjected to police misconduct in the City of Santa Clara. His formidable trial skills are matched by his strategic negotiation power, having secured a $3.0M settlement from the City of Torrance, a $1.6M settlement from the City of Antioch, and a $950,000 settlement from the County of Alameda.

For Mr. Lacy, financial recovery is a consequence of accountability—justice is always the true objective. Complementary to his aggressive legal practice, he actively works to protect communities by educating the public on their civil liberties. As the founder of Good and Common, an initiative dedicated to civil rights education, he regularly translates complex legal battles into national media commentary and sharp legal analysis.

Mr. Lacy’s legal prowess is anchored by a deep foundational background in diverse litigation, media analysis, and public advocacy, including serving as a legal analyst for Bloomberg and managing his own independent practice. Today, he commands the firm’s trial architecture with an unyielding commitment to securing justice for his clients and forcing institutional change.