Injured protestor files suit against City and unnamed officer – Press Release

Injured protestor files suit against City and unnamed officer – Press Release

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Injured protestor files suit against City and unnamed officer – Press Release

By BRIAN ELSTON

For Immediate Release:
January 7, 2022

Contact Information:
Brian Elston Law
80 Central Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 575-9700

Injured protestor files suit against City and unnamed officer

Brian Elston Law filed a federal complaint on January 7, 2022 against the City of Asheville and an unnamed police officer due to injuries sustained by their client that occurred while attending the protests that took place in downtown Asheville on May 31, 2020. The Complaint alleges a constitutional claim against the unnamed police officer and several state law tort claims against the unnamed police officer and City. “We look forward to pursuing justice on behalf of our client about what happened to him that night,” says attorney Brian Elston.

Information related to this case appeared in an Asheville Citizen Times article on January 11, 2022. A subscription may be needed to view the article.

If anyone has any information about the events on the night of May 31, 2020 in downtown Asheville or the identity of any witnesses, please call us at 828-575-9700 or fill out this form.

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About Brian Elston Law:

Brian Elston Law represent victims arising out of personal injuries, workplace injuries, wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents and civil rights. “Our drive is to provide trusted answers, explain client’s rights and achieve the maximum amount of justice under the law,” says Brian Elston. To learn more about what our Firm can do for you, just give us a call or a text (Tel. 828.575.9700). If you would like to learn more about our Firm and how we can assist with your case, we encourage you to contact us. Let’s talk.

Brian Elston sponsor Terminettors kids tennis

Brian Elston sponsor Terminettors kids tennis

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Brian Elston sponsor Terminettors kids tennis

By BRIAN ELSTON

Free Tennis For Kids

Brian Elston Law are pleased to sponsor the new Terminettors tennis program aimed to encourage and support outreach and drive for kids. This new program starts this Saturday, September 25th, from 10:30 to Noon, and continues every Saturday through October 30th.

Dates:

9/30, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30

Time:

10:30am – 12noon

Place:

Aston Park Tennis Center
336 Hilliard Ave
Asheville, NC 28801

To Register:

Contact ATA President, Jeff Joyce
Telephone: 828.691.1197
Email: [email protected]

Flyer:

Download the flyer

Details

Brian Elston Law are sponsoring Asheville Tennis Association’s introductory program to the game of tennis along with Asheville Parks & Recreation. This free tennis programs is for kids 6-11 and focusses on reaching out to city community centers for the underserved.

The program includes free tennis rackets, balls, instruction, and lunch! It’s an excellent way to introduce children to the game of tennis and as a way to build community and sportsmanship among youth tennis players.

To learn more

For more information, check out the Asheville Tennis Associations website, and calendar page.

Brian Elston Law is a proud sponsors of the Asheville Tennis Association.

Brian Elston Law Sponsors 2021 Asheville Tennis Open

Brian Elston Law Sponsors 2021 Asheville Tennis Open

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Brian Elston Law Sponsors 2021 Asheville Tennis Open

By BRIAN ELSTON

Brian Elston Law is happy to be a part of the Asheville Tennis Association’s 2021 Asheville Tennis Open! With the great weather and eased Covid-19 pandemic restrictions comes the ability to socialize, rejuvenate our daily routines, and visit the courts — the tennis courts. Join Brian Elston Law for a summer of tennis.

Brian Elston Law Celebrates the 89th Asheville Tennis Open

The 89th Asheville Open Tennis Championships, presented by Brian Elston Law, will be held at Aston Park Tennis Center in Asheville, NC. Adult Tennis competition is July 6-11, 2021 and Junior Tennis competition is July 23-25, 2021. Click here for more information.

2020 was a difficult year with many restrictions and cancellations in place. The 2020 Asheville Tennis Open was cancelled as a precaution for the safety of the players and audience. Yet Brian Elston Law was still able to participate in bringing tennis to the community through the Free Tennis Kit Program which allowed us, in partnership with the Asheville Tennis Association, to donate tennis rackets, balls, and nets to dozens of families in our local community.

This year the Asheville Tennis Association has really stepped up its game, creating programs for handicap players, players with autism, and more. Their new tennis programs create more inclusive experiences to meet challenges in the Asheville community, adding adaptive tennis to their calendar. Click this link to learn more about their adaptive tennis program.

Join Brian Elston, Reed Williams, and Chad Donnahoo in welcoming an amazing summer filled with tennis, inclusivity, and the celebration of sports.

Recent updates regarding an ongoing Brian Elston Law Federal Case

Recent updates regarding an ongoing Brian Elston Law Federal Case

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Recent updates regarding an ongoing Brian Elston Law Federal Case
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By BRIAN ELSTON LAW

Brian Elston is in the news regarding a Federal Case where in his clients were wrongfully detained and strip-searched.

Quote from the Asheville Citizen Times:

A federal jury has reached a verdict on the first phase of a Buncombe County man’s civil suit who said sheriff’s deputies violated his rights by strip-searching him in a gas station bathroom.

The jury returned a verdict March 23, the second day of deliberation, saying the actions of one deputy, Jeff May, in the 2018 strip search of Marcus Hyatt were not “reasonable under the Fourth Amendment.”

Read the full Article Here:

https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2021/03/24/asheville-strip-search-case-federal-jury-reaches-first-verdict/6971416002/

On February 23, 2021 the Asheville Citizen Times covered the news:

The federal case of a Buncombe County man who was handcuffed, strip searched in a gas station bathroom and held for hours before being released is set for a March 8 jury trial.

The movement toward a civil trial for Marcus Hyatt and his girlfriend Ashley Barrett, who said she was also illegally detained in 2018, comes after a Feb. 12, order by U.S. District Court Judge Martin Reidinger.

The full article can be found here, but may require subscription to read:

https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2021/02/23/trial-set-march-8-asheville-federal-buncombe-county-strip-search-case/4541109001/

On March 17, 2021 the Asheville Citizen Times wrote an article on the impending trial:

Race, a drug dog, body cam footage and the jury’s take on who is filling in the blanks honestly during gaps in video will steer the outcome of a federal civil rights case brought by a Buncombe County man who said sheriff’s deputies violated his rights in a 2018 traffic stop.

The issues loomed large in a jury trial that started March 17 for Marcus Hyatt, a Black man who says white deputies pulled him and his cousin, Brandon Pickens, over without good reason on Jan. 20, 2018. They detained and handcuffed them, then strip searched them in a gas station bathroom before letting them go after three and a half hours.

The full article can be found here, but may require subscription to read:

https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2021/03/17/strip-search-case-could-hinge-race-dog-bodycam-footage/4742021001/

This case is ongoing with more news to follow.

If you feel you’ve been wrongfully accused or detained, contact Brian Elston Law.

828-575-9700 - Call or Text

Brian Elston makes 2021 NC Super Lawyers List in Workers Compensation Law

Brian Elston makes 2021 NC Super Lawyers List in Workers Compensation Law

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Brian Elston makes 2021 NC Super Lawyers List in Workers Compensation Law
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By BRIAN ELSTON

Brian Elston is grateful to be recognized on the 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers list in Workers’ Compensation Law. No more than 5 percent of attorney in North Carolina are selected for this list.

Super Lawyers is a a peer-review rating service publication that reviews and ranks law firms and attorneys across the U.S. who have received a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Brian Elston achieved “Rising Star” status from 2017 – 2019 and “Super Lawyer” status in 2020 and now 2021.

Brian is appreciative of the honor and credits his amazing colleagues. “I work alongside phenomenal individuals. Chad Donnahoo and Reed Williams are excellent attorneys and colleagues, and it’s easy to seem tall when standing on the shoulders of those two. Jenna Jarrett is always a step ahead in making sure what needs to be done for our clients.”

Brian Elston Law is a firm of personal injury attorneys and workers’ compensation attorneys whose goals are to maximize justice, and minimize stress for their clients. For more information, click here. Let’s talk.

See the original press release here: Buncombe Bar