The Public Entity/Government Liability practice of the firm includes the defense of public entities and public employees in State and Federal court. Our attorneys have considerable experience in handling a wide variety of cases: Federal and State civil rights claims including those brought under Section 1983; Sexual misconduct/harassment; Child abuse involving the Department of Children and Family Services; Foster care claims; Dangerous conditions of public property; Employment, including but not limited to wrongful termination, discrimination and retaliation claims; Malicious prosecution; and Police misconduct, among others. Representative clients include municipalities, school boards, community college districts and various public entity departments such as law enforcement, probation, child and adult protective services, public social services, public works, mental health, and fire.
