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Nov. 23, 2020

Seeing Both Sides

Lawyers at Harris & Hayden say their work for plaintiffs and the defense, especially as it relates to civil rights and police abuse, gives them a perspective many lawyers don't have.

Seeing Both Sides
From left, John W. Harris and Herbert S. Hayden of Harris & Hayden Law Firm

Litigator John W. Harris' father was one of the first African Americans to work for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, where he was later assigned to the courts division.

"As a young kid, my dad used to always take me to the courtroom," the Harris & Hayden Law Firm's founding partner recalled. "He'd introduce me to all the lawyers and take me back to the judge's chambers, where I'd talk to the judge." <... (continued)

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