We help local governments and public non-profit entities, address a broad range of issues including:
- Civil rights claims against government employees and contractors, including Section 1983 claims arising from or related to due process and equal protection violations of excessive use of force, failure to provide adequate medical care, false arrest, and search and seizure
- Claims arising from zoning decisions and the exercise of eminent domain
- Claims related to the proper operation of government agencies
- Claims challenging local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations
- Claims involving public non-profit entities such as mental health centers, volunteer fire departments, EMS services, utility boards, parks, and local arts councils,
- Automobile and premises liability claims
- Employment and personnel matters, including discrimination, harassment, and EEOC claims
We counsel individuals and businesses concerning compliance with state and local administrative regulations. We help clients navigate administrative proceedings and appeals, before various state and local agencies, including:
- Alabama Beverage Control Board
- Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
- Alabama State Bar ethics investigations
- Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling
- Alabama Board of Nursing
- Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
- Alabama Board of Pharmacy
- Alabama Public Charter School Commission
- Alabama Board of Public Health
- local Zoning Boards
- Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering