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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
- Recreational liability regarding parks, playgrounds and swimming pools
- Claims against paramedics/firefighters and other emergency medical personnel
- Claims involving provisions of water and sewer and other services
- Zoning disputes
- Competitive bidding disputes
- Fair Housing claims
- Discrimination claims against governmental entitities under Title VII, the Americans
with Disabilities Act, Family & Medical Leave Act and other claims arising out
of the employment relationship both in court and at the EEOC or OCRC administrative
level
- Construction and public contract disputes
- Pension and disability disputes
- Real estate litigation
- Claims under the Ohio Public Records Act
The firm also has a separate practice group devoted to representing school districts
and other educational facilities in all litigation matters which can arise against
those entities. Freund Freeze & Arnold has handled several
leading cases involving the application of immunity in civil rights actions before
the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. In addition, our firm has participated in numerous
appellate and Supreme Court decisions involving immunities of state governmental
agencies.
Our attorneys have also successfully tried numerous cases involving serious injuries,
wrongful death, and complex construction and other contractual disputes. We have
also participated in all forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution, including mediation
and arbitration. Our paralegals and other staff are very familiar with cases involving
public entities and are invaluable in assisting with the often-times overwhelming
discovery process.
We have developed extensive knowledge of potential experts who can exist in defending
your case. We are cost-conscious and strive to handle cases in an efficient manner,
focused on achieving the best result for our client.
The firm publishes a governmental liability and civil rights newsletter which focuses
on the latest Ohio and federal developments. To receive this newsletter, please
contact the practice group chairperson, Leonard J. Bazelak (e-mail: lbazelak@ffalaw.com)
at our Dayton office.
For more information about the firm's governmental defense services, contact
the practice group chairperson: Leonard J. Bazelak at (937) 222-2424 (e-mail lbazelak@ffalaw.com) at our Dayton office.
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