Benefit Provided by PLEA Provided by APPOA-LDF
Political and legislative action
PLEA President Terry Sills, PLEA lobbyist Ed Wren, and Mike Napier are constant and loud voices at the City Council and state legislature, and through NAPO, at the U. S. Congress. PLEA-PAC provides the organization financial clout.
Peace Officers Research Association of California( provider of the LDF) is available for assistance.
Class action claims( e. g. FLSA wage and hour claims)
PLEA and Mike Napier have settled such matters as paid lunch periods and overtime, and will continue to work for you.
An existing PLEA benefit.
Other Legal Services
Mike Napier makes referrals to specialists in fields not covered by this policy.
The LDF assists in locating attorneys to provide additional services to members.
Then, as now, our coverage was and is the best. We were the first to offer assistance with workers’ compensation coverage, off-duty disciplinary appeals, orders of protection, disability retirements, AZPOST, and reducedfee personal injury representation. See how our coverage has evolved and expanded. This is your current protection:
• Legal Services Provided To PLEA
• Legal advice and representation in MOU and other contract negotiations with the City of Phoenix
• Legal advice and representation in MOU and administrative grievance arbitrations
• Legal advice and representation in civil lawsuits concerning matters attendant to PLEA members’ employment relationship with the City of Phoenix
• Legal advice in matters attendant to PLEA members’ employment relationship with the City of Phoenix
• Attendance by counsel, if desired, at all PLEA board and membership meetings
• Annual training, if desired, of PLEA representatives
• Legal Services Provided To PLEA Members
• Representation in disciplinary proceedings
• Representation before PSPRS or the local retirement board
• Representation on orders of protection and injunctions against harassment
• Representation before AZPOST
• Free wills, living wills, and healthcare powers of attorney( extends to any family member)
• Free probate of the estate of any member killed in the line of duty
• Representation at 25 % reduced contingency fee rate for personal injury, and property damage claims( extends to any family member)
• Free one-hour consultations and representation at discounted hourly rate equal to the Legal Defense Fund rate( currently $ 180 / hour) on other legal matters handled by Napier Law Firm( extends to any family member)
• Workers’ compensation matters not eligible for a contingency fee
Now, ask what other organization provides representation for orders of protection, disability retirement, and personal injury at a reduced contingency fee. It is our firm that provides the vital representation for these matters where your career may be on the line. We do not simply refer you to other attorneys and wish you well. Instead, as a member of PLEA, we take care of you.
Your criminal defense coverage is also the best. Ask what other groups have reserves— money held to do whatever is necessary to defend you— that come even close to PORAC. If you are prosecuted for a use-of-force incident, PORAC will spend, and has spent, hundreds of thousands of dollars for lawyers and experts— whatever it takes to win.
We pride ourselves in providing the best and clearly most experienced police representation. If you are a member of PLEA, we are here for you. Whenever you need to speak to an attorney, do not hesitate to call us. Also, we are at PLEA on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You are welcome to drop by.
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