APA attorney, Mike Napier, was able to overturn the dismissal of
a Phoenix police officer. The Phoenix Civil Service Board rejected
the most serious allegations brought by the department and adopted
the hearing officer’s report. In his report, the hearing officer was
critical of the investigation and the objectivity of the
investigator.
Mike Napier has over thirty years of experience representing law
enforcement officers in all their legal needs. When you need
assistance, there is only one place to look.
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Success at Law Enforcement Merit System Council
Jan Feltz, an attorney in Mike Napier’s office, reversed the
demotion of a DPS sergeant at a three-day hearing. The Counsel
recognized that the conduct attributed to the employee resulted more
from a policy failure and staff vacancy than inefficiency on the
part of the demoted sergeant.
With Mike Napier’s experience and staff of highly competent
attorneys, he offers the best representation for Arizona law
enforcement officers.
Law Offices of Michael Napier Defend Officer in Accident
Janet Feltz, an attorney in the Law Offices of Michael Napier,
recently represented a Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputy in a civil
traffic matter before the San Tan Justice Court.
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LDF Wins Another Acquittal for Police Officer
It was Billings, Montana on Christmas Eve 2004, when eight-year
veteran of the police department, Officer Greg Jacobs, riding with a
partner, was called to a home on a domestic disturbance call; they
had been there before. They walked in on a donnybrook situation--
two generations, men and women, physical altercations, lots of
alcohol, probably meth as well.
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Michael Napier’s Office Saves Another Career
Jan Feltz, an attorney in the Law Offices of Michael Napier,
prevailed before the Arizona Law Enforcement Merit System Council
and reversed the dismissal of a former Department of Public Safety
laboratory employee. In its decision, the Council found that the
Department of Public Safety failed to prove the allegation of
untruthfulness against the sixteen year employee.
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PLEA Wins Unfair Labor Charge Against City The Phoenix Employment Relations Board (PERB) has ordered that the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Police Department “cease and desist from interfering with public employee rights.” More>>>>>
Law Office of Michael Napier Successfully Defends Officer The Law Offices of Michael Napier defended an officer in a civil suit brought for an off-duty automobile transaction. More>>>>>
Pension Victory for APA
Legal Team
The Law Offices of Michael Napier have won another victory for public safety by reversing the ruling of the Guadalupe Public Safety Pension Board. More>>>>>
Legal Victory for Suspended Officer Attorney Jan Feltz with the Law Offices of Michael Napier successfully reduced the discipline of an officer accused of inappropriately discussing an upcoming transfer examination. More>>>>>
Jury awards $200,000 to former Detroit Officer Who Was Demoted And Suspended After Complaining To Media About Promotions
From The Detroit Free Press, February 2
A federal jury awarded $200,000 in damages Wednesday to a former Detroit police spokesman who said his career was ruined in a dispute with former Police Chief Jerry Oliver [and former Phoenix Police Assistant Chief].U.S. More>>>>>
Lobbying bill with members of the House and Senate
Testifying on merits of the bill in the House and Senate
Tracking and guiding the bill through legislative process
Opposing bills hostile to law enforcement (includes services of a, e, f and g)
Assistance in Local Lobbying Efforts
Assistance in lobbying local city and town councils and county board of supervisors on local issues
Issue research
Issue documentation and make presentations
Lobbying local Council/Boards/Committees
Testifying before local Councils/Boards/Committees
Political Activity
Meeting with elected and yet to be elected candidates to discuss issues
Assisting in signature collections
Erecting political campaign signs
Manning polling places
Walking neighborhoods
Organizing photo shoots
Public appearances
Political Endorsements
Candidate research for statewide and local elections
APA recommendation for endorsement
Official APA endorsement
Preparation of Press releases, APA web page announcements and other articles
Recommendation for Political Action Committee donations
Providing a Unifying Voice for APA Member Groups
Liaison with the press
Producing press releases on significant events
Holding press conferences when necessary
Maintaining APA Website focused on keeping APA members and the community as a whole informed about APA issues
Exposing improper acts/tactics/policies through website and articles to be placed in member association’s newsletters
Contacting and Lobbying Law Enforcement Employers At the direction of the Board of Directors:
Informally assist in the resolution of work related disputes
Assist in developing a positive labor / management relationship
Obtain information through public records requests to assist member groups
Legal Defense Fund of PORAC
Full scope of employment legal representation by an experienced criminal attorney from the outset of an investigation through trial
Experienced civil attorney to monitor and assist you in a scope of employment civil issue when your employer provides primary representation
If there is a conflict, inadequate representation, or if your employer refuses to defend you in a scope of employment civil legal issue, you will be provided independent counsel
In cases of legal conflicts between members, each member will receive separate counsel