Civil Rights and Liability Defense
Our representation encompasses literally hundreds of local governments, including cities, counties, housing authorities, development authorities, and school districts. Our lead partner of this practice group is considered by many to be among the foremost governmental liability defense lawyers in the nation.
As the traditional shield of sovereign immunity has eroded, governments and their employees have been presented with a multitude of serious claims. Our lawyers are nationally recognized for their successful and aggressive defense of governmental entities and officials. We have handled cases involving virtually every aspect of governmental liability and have defended clients in a number of significant public official cases, including the landmark decision by the Supreme Court of the United States in Scott v. Harris.
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