Public Entities
Plastiras & Terrizzi has members of the firm who have been actively involved in the representation of public entities for several years. There is a substantial depth of experience in the representation of all kinds of governmental organizations including counties, cities, hospital districts and other special assessment districts.
This long history of experience in defending public entities has given the firm a keen awareness of the special problems faced by government in California today, from the legal, political, and fiscal standpoints. Our attorneys are thoroughly familiar with the statutory and case law establishing the duties and immunities of public agencies and their employees. Through years of interaction with governmental officials and public servants, our attorneys have developed a style of case preparation which seeks to maximize efficiency while minimizing the distraction and disruption of the orderly course of governmental business which often results from litigation.
The firm has experience in the following types of litigation on behalf of public entities:
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Sexual Harassment |
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Police Harassment/excessive force/unconstitutional activities |
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Dangerous condition of public property |
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School district liability |
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Irrigation district liability |
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Land use/planning/zoning |
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Hospital district/malpractice |