Governmental Affairs & Municipal Law

Public entities face liability risks from all sides. Whether it’s constitutional litigation or an employment dispute, they need a public entity defense attorney who understand municipal law and has a track record of trial success. Our lawyers have vast experience representing local governmental entities which includes serving cities, counties, public agencies, police and fire departments, school districts and individual officers, board members or elected officials who may be sued.

The firm’s Governmental Affairs/Municipal Law Group has successfully represented individuals, governmental agencies and public entities in claims for:

• False arrest, excessive force, libel, and slander
• Violation of labor and employment laws
• Age, race, sex, and employment discrimination before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
• Violation of constitutionally protected rights, including actions alleging violations of due process, the First Amendment right to free speech, religious freedom, and civil rights under Section 1983
• Personal injury lawsuits involving automobile and premises liability law

Our Government Affairs/Municipal lawyers also advise and defend public entities and non-governmental clients against landlord-tenant claims alleging violations of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.