Attorney Tatiauna Holland Awarded DTLA 2020 John Howie Award for Advocacy During the George Floyd Protests
(From Left to Right) Attorneys Adam Greenfield, Tatiauna Holland, Daniel Dailey, Michelle Simpson Tuegel, Daryl K. Washington, and George Oginni, with clients Tasia Williams and Vincent Doyle Photo Credit: Mari Jaxn Studios
Attorney Tatiauna Holland Awarded DTLA 2020 John Howie Award for Advocacy During the George Floyd Protests
On October 20, 2020 Managing Attorney Tatiauna Holland was received the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association’s 2020 John Howie Award along with attorneys Daniel Dailey, George Oginni, Daryl K. Washington, Adam Greenfield, Michelle Simpson Tuegel, Morgan McPheeters, and Jessica Foster, for their successful lawsuit against the City of Dallas regarding the police department’s use of excessive force against peaceful protestors during the George Floyd protests.
About John Howie
John Howie was a renowned Dallas trial lawyer and former president of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association.
The John Howie award is given to attorneys, and their clients, who face adversity during their pursuit of justice in a specific case.
When presented the award the recipients were told:
“ Congrats on receiving the most prestigious award DTLA has. You folks are young, so you weren’t blessed to know John Howie, but he would be so proud of you.
John was about service from that of a Navy pilot to a dedicated, tireless tiral lawyer who fought for justice for his clients over and over again.
In short, this is a big deal and you should be deservedly proud.”
Legal Action During the George Floyd Protests in Dallas Texas
On June 11, 2020 a federal judge granted a Motion for Preliminary Injunction prohibiting the City of Dallas and the Dallas Police Department from using less than lethal projectiles also called rubber bullets or wooden bullets against peaceful protestors or as a means of crowd control.
The injunction was a fundamental part of former Police Chief Renee Hall’s report of the department’s handling of the protests that found planning and communication problems among police officers. The report also proposed changes in who can authorize use of tear gas, training for mass arrests and ensuring the use of police body cameras.
A copy of the Motion for Preliminary Injunction can be found here.
Attorneys Fighting for Civil Rights Across Texas
Taking on the City of Dallas took a lot of manpower and legal minds working quickly (in under a week) to stop the violence and injuries against peaceful protestors. Attorney Holland and the other recipients came together from their respective law firms to create their own “pop up” law firm just for this lawsuit.
It has been such an honor and learning experience to work alongside
Attorney Daniel A. Dailey is the Chief Litigation Counsel for Kingdom Litigators Inc., a public interest law firm that specializes in federal litigation on behalf of churches, religious organizations, special interest groups, and not-for- profit corporations. Dailey leads investigations into human rights violations by large construction companies.
Attorney George Oginni is founding partner of Leo & Oginni Trial Lawyers, PLLC, where he focuses his practice on Personal Injury. Mr. Oginni has worked on various product liability cases involving some of the world's leading manufacturers. Mr. Oginni is passionate about social injustices, he strives to provide professional yet personal experiences to his clients.
Attorney Daryl K. Washington a nationally renowned civil rights attorney represents clients in police brutality, police misconduct, wrongful arrest, and wrongful death cases. Daryl was named Attorney of the Year in 2007 bythe National Bar Association’s Sports, Entertainment and Art Section. Daryl was presented with the Southern University Law Center Distinguished Alumni Award at the 2011 National Bar Association Convention. He also currently represents rubber-bullet-injured client Brandon Saenz, who lost his eye during a protest.
Attorney Michelle Simpson Tuegel has represented victims and survivors in high-profile cases, such as the Las Vegas Shooting lawsuits and the Larry Nassar litigation against the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics. Before turning her practice to representing victims in civil lawsuits, Michelle practiced as a criminal defense attorney. During her years in criminal practice, Michelle defended multiple clients facing the death penalty in Texas. Michelle is licensed in Texas and New York.
Attorneys Morgan McPheeters, Jessica Foster, and Adam Greenfield also join the plaintiffs’ legal team.
