Governmental Entities & Civil Rights Defense

We regularly represent local governments and public officials in a wide variety of constitutional and civil rights cases, including free speech, religious freedom, excessive force, search and seizure, jail conditions, due process, equal protection, and discrimination claims.

Our attorneys represent municipalities in construction-related disputes and assist with drafting, negotiating, and enforcing construction contracts. We have experience defending public entities against claims related to delays, defects, payment disputes, and regulatory compliance issues. In defending these claims, we represent companies, private businesses, governmental entities, public officials, and individuals in responding to complaints through appeal and final judgment.

Our attorneys represent municipalities in construction-related disputes and assist with drafting, negotiating, and enforcing construction contracts. We have experience defending public entities against claims related to delays, defects, payment disputes, and regulatory compliance issues. We work to safeguard municipal interests by structuring agreements that clearly define responsibilities, mitigate risks, and protect public resources.

From property acquisition and valuation disputes to litigation and appeals, we ensure that governmental entities comply with statutory requirements while protecting public interests and mitigating potential legal risks.

Our team can provide guidance and solutions to both local governments and those affected by claims from property owners seeking compensation for loss or damage related to eminent domain acquisitions, loss of access, or environmental damage.

We ensure that municipalities are prepared to handle internal investigations, civil litigation, and policy development, providing guidance on best practices for law enforcement policies, training programs, and compliance with evolving state and federal regulations. When litigation arises, our attorneys vigorously defend municipalities and law enforcement officers against claims of excessive force, wrongful arrest, and civil rights violations, while also providing proactive risk management strategies.

We work closely with governmental clients to implement policies that withstand legal scrutiny and support effective governance with guidance on employment policies, administrative regulations, procurement procedures, and governance structures to ensure efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation.

We rigorously assert the protections afforded to local governmental entities and expertly defend them in personal injury actions brought against them in all aspects of the Texas Tort Claims Act.