Municipal Liability defense
At Serviam, we specialize in providing comprehensive municipal liability defense services for public agencies. Our experienced attorneys understand the unique challenges municipalities face and provide strategic, effective representation in matters ranging from police liability to civil rights, tort defense, and privacy matters. Committed to upholding the integrity and functionality of public agencies, we pride ourselves on delivering robust legal defense tailored to the specific needs of each client we serve.
Serviam’s Partner Kayla Watson leads the team that specializes in public agency liability defense. Kayla is an experienced municipal litigator that represents numerous municipal agencies throughout California in municipal liability defense matters. Get in touch with Kayla and the Serviam Team for a complimentary preliminary case analysis.
- Police Liability Defense
- Law Enforcement Claims
- Civil Rights Litigation Defense
- Excessive Force
- Due Process
- Search & Seizure
- Fourth Amendment
- Privacy
- Constitutional Law
- Section 1983 Claims
- Government Claims Act (GCA)
- Pitchess Motion Defense
- Public Records Act (CPRA/PRA)
- Tort Defense
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