Garret DeReus

Garret S. DeReus is a distinguished legal professional with a focus on civil rights, personal injury, nursing home abuse, and medical malpractice. As a partner at Bizer & DeReus, he has devoted his career to representing individuals in litigation, particularly those whose rights have been violated. Mr. DeReus has managed more than 500 civil rights cases, showcasing his comprehensive expertise in litigation from initial development through appeals.

His practice in civil rights law covers areas such as prisoner rights, disability rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, excessive force claims, education access issues, and government accountability. He frequently serves as lead counsel in complex federal litigation, achieving notable successes at both trial and appellate levels. Noteworthy accomplishments include successful appeals in the Fifth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuits, with the Tenth Circuit setting a favorable precedent on the repeated violations doctrine in a Title II ADA case.

In January 2024, Mr. DeReus led a federal jury trial in a First Amendment case, resulting in a plaintiff verdict and $205,000 in damages. He has also successfully challenged large corporations, including a landmark ADA case against Uber Technologies for wheelchair accessibility. His negotiation skills are evidenced by over 200 settlements, consent decrees, and judgments, contributing to systemic changes like making New Orleans' St. Charles Avenue Streetcar wheelchair accessible.

Mr. DeReus earned his J.D. from The George Washington University in 2010, graduating summa cum laude, and later graduated from Tulane Law School in 2013 as a Dean's Scholarship Recipient with a B.B.A.