Government Defense Litigation

Charleston Government Defense Lawyer

At Francis, Nelson & Brison, PLLC our attorneys provide government agencies throughout southern and central West Virginia — and the insurance carriers who cover those agencies — with sound counsel and powerful defense against allegations of negligence on the part of public employees. Whether the appropriate strategy in a particular case is litigation or some other means of resolving the dispute, our lawyers focus on an efficient solution designed to result in a beneficial outcome for our client. We invite you to view our success stories relating to government defense.

Defense of law enforcement officers and agencies

Our municipal law attorneys are prepared to represent law enforcement agencies and officers against allegations of civil rights violations and provide sheriff's deputies, police officers, correctional officers and state highway patrol officers with powerful representation against charges including improper search and seizure, wrongful arrest, wrongful imprisonment and the use of excessive force. Defense counsel provided by our firm has protected the means by which public safety agencies and officers perform their duties.

Premises liability, trespass, condemnation, bidding disputes

Governmental agencies are responsible for the maintenance and construction of a wide variety of state and municipal properties. Our lawyers have extensive experience with the defense of public entities against allegations of premises liability, including cases involving sewers, waterworks, highways, streets, parks and recreational areas, and public buildings. The attorneys also represent state and county agencies and municipalities in cases involving trespass, wrongful condemnation and bidding disputes.

Interagency disputes

Our attorneys represent area municipalities and other agencies in disputes between municipalities, including cases involving annexation, business and occupation taxes, provision of water and emergency services, and other issues.

Discrimination, sexual harassment and employment law

Our lawyers are prepared to provide defense representation to government bodies against allegations of section 1983 and constitutional civil rights violations such as race, sex, age and disability discrimination and sexual harassment. We also defend government clients accused of violations of employment law and wage and hour regulations.

Our well-established insurance defense practice serves as primary and local counsel to numerous carriers. We welcome the opportunity to serve as local counsel for out-of-state insurance carriers that provide coverage for a public entity in West Virginia.

If you would like to speak with one of our government defense attorneys, or if you have a question about our services, call 304-932-0788 (toll-free at 866-325-5032) or e-mail our Charleston office to arrange a complimentary consultation. Our lawyers will give you an early and accurate evaluation of liability, damages and the costs of litigating your case, and will reevaluate those factors if unforeseen circumstances arise.