Substantive Law

Public Entity

Public entity law covers many different types of cases including police excessive force and wrongful arrest cases, civil rights, discrimination, sexual harassment, employment cases, government tort liability, prison cases, school district cases, dangerous conditions of public property, design defects, etc. The public entity law practitioner must be intimately familiar with tort claims procedures and the immunities available to public entities. Many ADC members are involved in public entity law representing municipalities, counties, school districts, The State of California, water districts, sanitation districts, etc. This includes working with professional risk managers and management groups, self insurance pools, County counsel, City counsel, and school district counsel as well as City councils, County Boards of Supervisors, and School Boards. Public entity law presents unique challenges to attorneys who practice in this area of law.

The Public Entity Law Committee is dedicated to keeping ADC members apprised of developments and issues regarding public entity law in all of the areas set forth above through sharing of ideas and resources, regular case law updates, forum postings, and seminars. In addition, the Committee will endeavor to incorporate its clients in its activities, affording valuable networking opportunities. The Committee will monitor legislation that may affect this practice area, offer assistance with amicus briefs, and provide e-mail updates. The Committee will produce articles for The ADC Comment as well as provide education and information to ADC members through seminars and brown bag lunches.

The Public Entity Law Committee encourages you to become involved by sharing your successes on motions and in trial, your creative arguments, and unusual or interesting issues you have had to address in your practice. If you would like to share any ideas or comments, have any questions, or would like to get involved in this committee, please contact:
 

Martin J. Ambacher
McNamara, Dodge, Ney, Beatty, Slattery, Pfalzer, Borges & Brothers LLP
P.O. Box 5288
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 939-5330 – phone/(925) 939-0203 – fax
martin.ambacher@mcnamaralaw.com

Appellate

Business Litigation

Construction Litigation

Employment Law

Environmental Law

Healthcare

Insurance

Landowner Liability

Products Liability

Professional Liability

Public Entity

Toxic Torts

Transportation