After Intimidation, Pro-Palestine Students File Civil Rights Complaint

PSC students have filed a formal complaint with the university

"...do anything except for hold the Palestinian flag," said Brian McGiverin, Austin Lawyers Guild attorney. "No reason was given..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

Section 8 Renters File Suit

Residents say ongoing construction made it impossible for disabled tenants to live safely

"...often without warning. These withholdings, said the plaintiffs' attorney Brian McGiverin, constitute illegal discrimination against renters who are disabled,..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

“It Is the Same Hate”

Adler stands up after synagogue shooting

"...a Facebook tangle between Austin Community Law Center founder Brian McGiverin and Michael Searle, former chief of staff to..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Lakeview Residents Contemplate Suit

Residents were forced to relocate after landlord announced plans to demolish

"...fall before selling the property to software megafirm Oracle. Brian McGiverin, one of the attorneys representing former residents, said..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Scammed in Dove Springs

Homeowners allege predatory lending practices

"..."These people are being cheated," said Brian McGiverin, an attorney with the Dietz, Lawrence, and McGiverin..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Getting Outside the Box

Will City Council decide to give job applicants with criminal records a "fair chance"?

"...state law. Last month, Lauren Johnson, Jacqueline Conn, and Brian McGiv­erin, an attorney with the Texas Civil Rights Project,..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Landlords Sue to Block Section 8 Renters

Austin Apartment Association fights Council's ban on source-of-income discrimination

"...Brian McGiverin, an attorney with the Texas Civil Rights Project,..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

APD Officers Named in Excessive Force Suit

Breanna Williams says the 2017 incident caused emotional, physical, and professional distress

"...according to the Austin Community Law Center; her attorney Brian McGiverin says these charges were dismissed in September 2018...."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Megan Menchaca

Advocates: Reject Police Union Contract

New “excessive force” lawsuit filed over 2015 “jaywalking” arrest

"...to the Council meeting, Matthew Wallace, accompanied by attorney Brian McGiverin, described his November 2015 arrest by Austin police..."

Aug. 17, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Labor Group Seeks to Depose White Lodging

Downtown Marriott developer accused of breaking incentive agreement

"...– as penned by the Texas Civil Rights Project's Brian McGiv­erin – is an interesting one. Instead of filing..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

The Wrong Way To Right a Wrongful Conviction

Graves sues for compensation for time spent behind bars

"...Mr. Graves suffered constitutional injury to his reputation," attorney Brian McGiverin, among the attorneys representing Graves, told the court...."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sixth Street Jaywalker Partially Vindicated in Federal Court

Jury finds cop used excessive force

"...a group of officers – among them Richard Munoz, Brian Huckaby, Vanessa Jimenez, and Gustave Gallenkamp, all of whom..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Travis County Revisits Creating Public Defenders’ Office

Legal panel ponders questions pondered many times before

"...BAD, who handled the introduction, peripatetic civil rights attorney Brian McGiverin, who emceed the conversation, and TCDP Chair Dyana..."

April 16, 2019 News Post by Michael King

A Failure to Communicate

AISD's community outreach needs to go back to school

"...and former general counsel Waxler. Swanson and Martinez's attorney, Brian McGiverin, said, "Our contention is that the Texas Education..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Community-Built, Community-Driven Oversight?

Austin's activists have got a plan

"...alongside Austin Justice Coa­li­tion co-founder Chas Moore and attorney Brian McGiverin. Mitchell referenced the blistering 2016 city auditor's report..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Activists' Hopes for Police Negotiations Hinge on Statute of Limitations

Focus part of effort to overhaul culture of APD

"...Civil rights attorney Brian McGiverin said the city must move away from focusing..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Securus Leak Reveals Privacy Breach

Documents show Securus committed more than 14,000 violations of attorney-client privilege nationwide

"...against Securus by former Texas Civil Rights Project attorney Brian McGiverin and members of the Austin Lawyers Guild in..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Blocked by the Cops

Choose your words carefully before tweeting at APD

"...of governmental free speech restriction, Austin civil rights attorney Brian McGiverin explained, "the situation is analogous to a public..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by John Anderson

Still No Pay at the Inn

Florida contractor still withholding payment for Holiday Inn remodeling

"...Holiday [Inn]," Aug. 12). On Aug. 10, WDP attorney Brian McGiverin rejected AGC's demand for additional identifying documentation of..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Sixth Street Showdown

Downtown is growing, and with that growth come rising tensions between police, partiers, and activists

"...restrained by two officers, identified later as 12-year veteran Brian Huckaby and 20-year veteran Richard R. Munoz. The video..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Austin Regional Intelligence Center's Secret Informants Show How Profiling Works

“Middle Eastern”? Your info might be on file at Austin’s fusion center.

"...that "bear clear hallmarks of unconstitutional profiling," according to Brian McGiverin, director of the Austin Community Law Center. "Each..."

Aug. 7, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

As Council Campaigns Begin, the Cash Rolls In

Off to the races!

"...Hutcheson, former CM Mike Martinez, and criminal defense attorney Brian McGiverin – one of a number of lawyers who..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Delia Garza "Seriously Considering" Run for County Attorney

Supporters launch "Progressive Justice Now" draft campaign

"...Now announcement and filing, with local civil rights attorney Brian McGiverin as campaign treasurer, comes with an all-star list..."

July 18, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Laura Morrison Kicks Off Mayoral Campaign

Former council member begins her bid

"...the speakers, familiar names among the crowd included: attorney Brian McGiverin, Gary Hyatt, Bill Oakey, D8 Coun­cil candidate Bobby..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...added two high-profile staffers this week: civil rights attorney Brian McGiverin as a Policy Aide, and former Mayor Pro..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature

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AISD Sued Over Eastside Planning Transparency

Suit by former campus committee member alleges open records law broken

"...from the Eastside CAC, then Swanson and his attorney Brian McGiverin argue that the administration violated the Texas Education..."

March 27, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker