A federal jury has awarded a man $877,000 in damages after he sued several police officers along with the city of Austin. The lawsuit stemmed from an incident in 2012 in which the man was slammed to the ground and detained for a crime that it was ultimately proven he did not commit. According to Read More
October 29 was one of the darkest days in the history of Austin, Texas. A Federal Judge granted immunity to former Austin Police Officer Charles Kleinert, who killed Larry Jackson Jr. Kleinert tracked Larry down, beat him and then put his gun on the back of Larry’s neck and pulled the trigger. Larry was on Read More
Loewy Law Firm recently made available a $1,000 Passion for Civil Rights Scholarship. The intent of this scholarship, says Adam Loewy, firm founder, “…is to further the aspirations of any future lawyer who shares our passion for balance and equity.” This year’s winner is Natalie Winters, a first year law student at the University of Read More
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Loewy Law founder, Adam Loewy, and his legal team believe passionately in championing justice for the disadvantaged. In an extension of the firm’s core values of advocating for those who cannot do so for themselves, Loewy wanted scholarship candidates to describe how to “…apply civil law to right injustice.” In her essay, Read More
Adam Loewy was featured in the premiere health and medical community magazine in Austin – Austin MD. The article is a snapshot of how our firm helps clients and gives back to the community. You can read the full piece below. Adam Loewy Practicing law differently sets this attorney apart by Jon Black “We focus Read More
With the rash of protests recently taking place around the country, people have been witness to violent clashes with police and peaceful rallies that did no damage. It may leave you wondering what your rights are when it comes to protesting for a cause that you believe in. It is your civil right to protest Read More
Bikers involved in the Waco motorcycle gang remain jailed, and an Austin attorney has filed a petition on their behalf. Keith Hampton has made it clear that he is not representing any of the accused, but he felt compelled to come to the aid of the 144 bikers who have been held in jail for Read More
Some residents of Austin are asking lawmakers to reconsider their transportation plans due to civil rights issues consequences. Testimony was given to a Senate panel on Wednesday on House Bills 13 and 20. Each bill puts forth plans for the local and state governments to prioritize ideas for the funding of transportation. HB 13 requires Read More
Antonio Buehler has a habit before he heads out onto the streets of Austin. He writes his lawyer’s phone number on his arm with a Sharpie. If he gets arrested he is sure to be able to reach her. Why would he get arrested? Because he is performing an act that many consider to be Read More
Larry Jackson Federal Court Hearing In July 2013, APD Detective Charles Kleinert tracked down Larry Jackson, brutally beat him, and then murdered him by placing a gun squarely on the back of Larry’s neck and pulling the trigger. In May 2014, a Travis County Grand Jury indicted Kleinert on the charge of Manslaughter. Since then, Read More