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LEGAL NEWS

Mike Napier Saves Officer’s Career

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. More>>>>>

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. More>>>>>

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. More>>>>>

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. More>>>>>


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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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>>>>>


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APA Services
  1. State Legislative Bill Lobbying
    1. Bill research
    2. Bill preparation
    3. Selection of a bill sponsor
    4. Introduction of the bill
    5. Lobbying bill with members of the House and Senate
    6. Testifying on merits of the bill in the House and Senate
    7. Tracking and guiding the bill through legislative process
    8. Opposing bills hostile to law enforcement (includes services of a, e, f and g)
  2. Assistance in Local Lobbying Efforts
    1. Assistance in lobbying local city and town councils and county board of supervisors on local issues
    2. Issue research
    3. Issue documentation and make presentations
    4. Lobbying local Council/Boards/Committees
    5. Testifying before local Councils/Boards/Committees
  3. Political Activity
    1. Meeting with elected and yet to be elected candidates to discuss issues
    2. Assisting in signature collections
    3. Erecting political campaign signs
    4. Manning polling places
    5. Walking neighborhoods
    6. Organizing photo shoots
    7. Public appearances
  4. Political Endorsements
    1. Candidate research for statewide and local elections
    2. APA recommendation for endorsement
    3. Official APA endorsement
    4. Preparation of Press releases, APA web page announcements and other articles
    5. Recommendation for Political Action Committee donations
  5. Providing a Unifying Voice for APA Member Groups
    1. Liaison with the press
    2. Producing press releases on significant events
    3. Holding press conferences when necessary
    4. Maintaining APA Website focused on keeping APA members and the community as a whole informed about APA issues
    5. Exposing improper acts/tactics/policies through website and articles to be placed in member association’s newsletters
  6. Contacting and Lobbying Law Enforcement Employers At the direction of the Board of Directors:
    1. Informally assist in the resolution of work related disputes
    2. Assist in developing a positive labor / management relationship
    3. Obtain information through public records requests to assist member groups
  7. Legal Defense Fund of PORAC
    1. Full scope of employment legal representation by an experienced criminal attorney from the outset of an investigation through trial
    2. Experienced civil attorney to monitor and assist you in a scope of employment civil issue when your employer provides primary representation
    3. 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
    4. In cases of legal conflicts between members, each member will receive separate counsel