Civil Trial Practice

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Attorneys & Law Firms - Professional Liability Defense

Accountant Liability

Cross-Over Cases and Parallel Proceedings

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We have often been asked to represent individuals either in presenting a claim for violation of civil rights against a governmental agency or in defending a governmental agency or individual member of a governmental agency against claims they violated an individual’s civil rights.

Achieved $2.75 million dollar settlement for plaintiff shot by federal agents in a raid of his house based on false information by an unreliable informant. Suit brought under Federal Torts Claim Act and Bivens doctrine against the United States and agents.

Obtained dismissal and recovered attorneys' fees for former San Diego Sheriff John Duffy when sued by Michael Aguirre for alleged civil rights violations growing out of election.

Obtained dismissal of civil rights claims against attorney involved in land use issues.

Obtained dismissal of civil rights claim against attorneys involved in employment matters.

Represented San Diego City Schools and its Superintendent. Obtained Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal of class action.

Defense and prosecution as plaintiff’s counsel of various civil rights actions and federal tort claims actions concerning police or government misconduct.

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