GOVERNMENTAL DEFENSE

The representation of governmental entities requires a special awareness and understanding of the statutes and the case law which govern these type of claims. Recognized as a regional leader in governmental liability and civil rights law, Freund Freeze & Arnold handles a large portion of governmental litigation in Ohio--defending high risk litigation brought against both insured and self-insured governmental entities. Representative clients include the City of Dayton, the City of Cincinnati, and many entities which are part of risk sharing pools such as County Risk Sharing Authority (CORSA).

Our firm represents cities, counties, townships, villages, agricultural societies, combined health districts and other political subdivisions in matters which include:

• Claims of excessive force, illegal detention, false arrest and other constitutional matters
• High speed pursuits and motor vehicle accidents
• Claims involving alleged dangerous conditions on public property and personal injuries
• Individual claims against public officials
• Claims involving the failure to provide medical care in jails and prisons