Coddington, Hicks & Danforth represents governmental entities and their employees in various aspects and phases of litigation. We assist in resolving claims against government entities involving employment issues, wrongful termination, civil rights and gender discrimination, police liability, personal injury and other torts, and real property issues.
Tort Claims Against Government Entities
Claims against the government typically do not proceed precisely as lawsuits against private individuals or entities do. Our firm has significant expertise with the unique legal issues that governmental entities confront when facing a tort claim, including governmental immunities and administrative requirements. The firm has defended cities and other governmental entities in a variety of personal injury and premises liability suits, including trips and falls on city sidewalks and construction site accidents that occur on public properties.
Civil Rights & Peace Officer Defense
Utilizing our in-depth knowledge of governmental immunities, civil rights and other applicable laws, our firm has defended peace officers in various types of claims of police misconduct, including discrimination and harassment and improper use of weapons such as guns, batons, and Tasers. We also assist in civil rights claims against municipalities and their agents. For additional information on allegations of civil rights violations brought against police officers and others, please see our civil rights page.
Governmental Entities as Employers
We assist government entities in the defense of claims by employees involving employment issues such as wrongful termination and discrimination. For more information on the services we provide in employment counseling and litigation, please see our employment law page.
Government Entities & Real Property Disputes
Government agencies routinely face all types of real property disputes. These may involve such issues as redevelopment, environmental and toxic tort liabilities, eminent domain and inverse condemnation, and other land use, water and sewer issues. Our firm has handled numerous nuisance litigation cases involving homeowners suing government entities, often cities, because of water flowing from sewers and sewage pipes onto private properties.
Experienced Governmental Entities Attorneys
Coddington, Hicks & Danforth has significant experience representing a wide range of governmental agencies in all types of cases, including those involving public employment law matters, real property issues, personal injury, and civil rights. To schedule a consultation or for personalized representation in your legal matter, contact our Redwood City office today.