I usually think such lawyers are nothing more than predators but i think this is one place they would really be useful!
The dog may only cost 100-200 bucks however i am sure to the family it was priceless ....like one of the kids! Hence just giving those folks a couple of benjamins and expecting things to be smoothed over should nto be allowed to be! Those cops essentially killed a member of the family, and i am sure one of those sly lawyers can find a way of making the police department pay for their irrational actions.
Can't imagine a jury convicting.