Municipal Law
Bell, Moore & Richter, S.C. handles a broad range of issues involving municipalities and other government entities (state, counties, villages, cities, towns, school districts, and their employees). Such entities have a tremendous variety of contacts with individuals and our lawyers have successfully represented clients under many circumstances.
Unlike the private sector, governmental employers are subject to due process requirements and many cases against municipalities involve due process or other constitutional claims.
We are well-versed in the notice of claim requirements and governmental immunities, two of the many things that are unique to this practice area. Governmental entities are also subject to liability for every kind of tort as well as premises liability and safe-place claims.
The firm has defended municipal entities in employment cases, including those involving:
Accusations of discrimination
Sexual harassment
Wage disputes
Hiring
Firing
Disciplinary actions
Land-use
Complex zoning issues
Permits
Environment
We have also defended state prison and county jail employees against allegations of:
Excessive force
Sexual impropriety
Denial of visitation rights
Lack of medical care
Improper conditions of confinement
Supervised release
Our municipal lawyers have successfully handled cases in state and federal courts and at administrative hearings.