Providing experienced and quality representation for small municipalities, unincorporated townships, and city or county law enforcement officers and officials is as important as ensuring that governmental services are provided to taxpayers. With that in mind, Rolfes Henry is proud to have a Governmental Liability team which includes former law enforcement officers and government attorneys having significant experience representing those who serve and protect our communities. Bringing those attorneys to the Rolfes Henry team was not happenstance – our Firm purposefully sought out attorneys from the Governmental Liability field to provide our clients with counsel who not only understand the law, but understand the challenges and pressures facing sworn officers and civil servants.
For decades, our Firm has zealously defended those civil servants and law enforcement officers in state tort claims, in federal civil rights violations actions, or in lawsuits involving governmental or qualified immunity. Those matters have ranged from litigation concerning claims of false arrest, excessive force, or due process violations; to jail liability claims involving personal or self-injury situations; to law enforcement disciplinary proceedings. Additionally, our attorneys have significant experience in defending claims against government entities in cases involving negligent sidewalk/roadway maintenance, in equal opportunity and discrimination matters, and with assisting city and county boards and departments regarding planning and development. Regardless of the type of claim or legal issues facing these public servants, our Governmental Liability team takes pride in serving as counsel to those who have chosen to serve our communities.
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