Law Office of B. Tyler Brooks, PLLC

Appellate Litigation

Obtained favorable decision from the N.C. Court of Appeals agreeing with client's interpretation of contractual indemnity clause and reversing ruling by the trial court. Successfully defeated opponent's petition for further review by the N.C. Supreme Court.

Civil Rights Litigation

Served as lead attorney for two defendants in a multi-week hearing in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn) that resulted in a favorable ruling from the Court denying the State of New York’s request for an injunction, a decision that was upheld on appeal. Ultimately, the State dismissed the case. As part of the representation, exposed how a witness for the State created a fake Facebook page to secretly monitor the defendants.

Defamation Defense

Obtained dismissal by the Court of all claims against a former Congressman and noted political commentator, who was wrongfully sued for defamation.

Civil Rights

Secured federal court preliminary injunction reversing baseless ban from certain public property imposed on citizen by a County in violation of her First Amendment rights.

Religious Freedom

Represented a Catholic Religious Sister and physician who was denied a religious accommodation by the District of Columbia government. Upon filing of the suit, the D.C. government immediately restored her medical license and granted the requested accommodation.

Civil Rights

Successfully prosecuted a First Amendment lawsuit to challenge actions taken by the City of Charlotte that interfered with a ministry's activities. Court ordered the City to pay plaintiffs attorneys' fees and costs, which was upheld on appeal by the Fourth Circuit.