Impact Litigation

Seattle Impact Litigation Attorneys

Providing High-Stakes Litigation Support in Bellevue

“Impact litigation” refers to legal action pursued against the government, politicians, or large corporations to facilitate regulatory or societal change or to enforce your civil and Constitutional rights. This litigation strategy has been used to secure legislative and political shifts in policy or with corporations at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as vindicate individual rights.

Our Seattle impact litigation lawyers are prepared to help individuals and businesses challenge the government in court. Our team at Tomlinson Bomsztyk Russ is made up of aggressive, creative, and experienced litigators with substantial trial experience. Whether your constitutional rights are being violated as a result of a government policy, an overzealous regulatory agency is overstepping and imperiling economic development, or the government is unfairly targeting you or your business, we can help you explore all available legal, operational, and media options.

We are extensively familiar with what goes into an effective impact litigation case and are ready to leverage our firm’s knowledge and resources to secure the favorable outcome you deserve—both in the courtroom and the “courtroom of public opinion.”

One of the great advantages of impact litigation is the lasting result it can have when a favorable outcome is secured. By taking the government or large corporations to task, systemic violations can be stopped and reversed. Impact litigation can benefit individuals, businesses, and societies at large.

Get the guidance you need when evaluating whether to pursue impact litigation. Schedule a strategic consultation with our Seattle impact litigation lawyer by calling (206) 203-8009 or contacting us online.

What is Impact Litigation?

Impact litigation involves suing the government at the local, state, or federal level—and many times conducting a parallel media relations campaign to sway public and political opinion. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be suing an individual government agency or a municipality’s government at large – or both. Sometimes, when a large corporation is the perpetrator against small businesses, one must bring suit against the large corporation. Other times, a politician or political body is the defendant who overstepped their authority, publicly defamed you, or caused other monetary and reputational damage.

The goal of impact litigation is to change a law, government policy, or the government’s interpretation of a law or policy—and oftentimes to sway public opinion in your favor. The lawsuit will also often seek to recover damages for individuals, groups, or entities damaged by government misconduct and change public opinion through public relations and media campaigns.

Impact litigation can be pursued to correct numerous types of government-propagated injustices and other instances of misconduct, including:

Violations of employment law carried out by public employers
Unlawful seizure of private property
Overstepping of regulatory authorities
Unequal and unfair treatment by government agencies
Unconstitutional legislative or regulatory enactments
Political grandstanding or scapegoating
Defamation
Prosecutorial, legislative, or ordinance targeting

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