MUNICIPAL, LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW

The Firm has developed expertise and met with considerable success defending against EEOC claims and suits alleging violations of state and federal labor, employment, and civil rights statutes. We offer both federal and state court experience in wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, and discrimination matters. We also have a broad range of experience in municipal law.

The cases we have handled include the following categories:

• Violation of Federal Civil Rights Act of 1866, 1871 (Section 1983), 1964, and 1991
• Charges of police brutality and other police misconduct
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Claims involving negligence and tort liability
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEC)
• Discrimination in employment
• Excessive use of force
• False arrest
• False imprisonment
• Failure to provide adequate police protection
• Malicious prosecution
• Sexual harassment
• Various claims involving school boards and hospital districts
• Violation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
• Violation of the Free Speech and Establishment of Religion Clauses of the First Amendment
• Wrongful discharge
• Zoning and land use
• Road design and maintenance