Budge & Heipt

Budge & Heipt is a leading law firm that has been dedicated to holding jails, prisons, police, and private correctional companies legally accountable for constitutional violations that cause wrongful death or serious injury. Our mission is to fight for justice and ensure that those who are responsible for these violations are held accountable.

Our team of skilled trial attorneys, led by Ed Budge and Erik J. Heipt, has a deep understanding of the legal complexities surrounding these cases and the emotional toll they take on families. With over three decades of litigation experience, our attorneys have won numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in high-profile police brutality and jail/prison misconduct cases.

At Budge & Heipt, we understand the importance of our role in ensuring that justice is served and that those who have been wronged receive the compensation they deserve. Our commitment to our clients is unwavering, and we work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes for them. We believe that our mission to hold those responsible for constitutional violations accountable is crucial to creating a safer and more just society.

Services Offered

Budge & Heipt specializes in a variety of practice areas, including:

• Wrongful Death in Jail or Prison Death By Drug/Alcohol Withdrawal in Prison or Jail: We have extensive experience in handling cases involving the wrongful death of inmates due to withdrawal from drugs or alcohol while incarcerated. Our attorneys are well-versed in the legal issues surrounding these cases and have achieved significant results for our clients.

• Suffocation in Jail or Prison: Our firm has successfully handled numerous cases involving inmates who have suffocated while in custody. We understand the legal complexities surrounding these cases and are dedicated to achieving justice for our clients.

• Prison Inmate Abuse & Jail Medical Neglect: Budge & Heipt has a strong track record of success in cases involving the abuse of inmates and medical neglect in correctional facilities. Our attorneys are committed to holding those responsible for these violations accountable.

• Wrongful Death By Police: We have extensive experience in handling cases involving the wrongful death of individuals at the hands of police. Our attorneys are skilled in navigating the complex legal issues surrounding these cases and have achieved significant results for our clients.

• Police Shootings Restraint Asphyxia & Suffocation by Police Police Brutality: Our firm has successfully handled numerous cases involving police shootings, restraint asphyxia, and other forms of police brutality. We understand the legal complexities surrounding these cases and are dedicated to achieving justice for our clients.

• Other Practice Areas: In addition to these specialized areas, Budge & Heipt also handles a variety of other cases involving serious injury and/or death at the hands of police or in jail or prison.

Our Commitment to Our Clients

At Budge & Heipt, we are committed to providing the highest level of service to our clients. We understand the emotional toll that these cases can take on families, and we are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for them. Our attorneys are skilled, experienced, and passionate about fighting for justice and ensuring that those who have been wronged receive the compensation they deserve.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of serious injury and/or death at the hands of police or in jail or prison, we encourage you to tell us about your case. We are here to help and are committed to fighting for justice on your behalf.