Defense of Public Bodies

Public Bodies in General Liability Lawsuits

Hodgkinson Street Mepham represents local governments, planning commissions, public works departments and public utility operators in general liability lawsuits.

We help our clients in situations as far ranging as infrastructure negligence cases resulting in physical injury to those concerned with property damage associated with storm water and sewage line disasters.

Effective Management of Complex Land Use and Planning Decision Disputes

HSM attorneys defend public bodies in a wide range of legal takings cases including physical and regulatory taking litigation when they are sued to reverse decisions or provide additional compensation to opposing parties.

We use our experience in every facet of the pubic planning process and associated laws and regulations to resolve cases with the best possible terms and in the shortest possible time for our clients.

We pride ourselves on being very deeply versed in all of the complexities of the law associated with the function of public bodies in general and specifically related to land use, public planning process operation. building codes, and the layered authorities that are involved with them.

Optimal Resolutions From Thorough, Efficient Management

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- local government client

Extensive Relationships with Technical Experts

We combine the skills of our team with the support of specialized experts in the field to defend our clients.

We have developed extensive working relationships with architects, civil engineers, geothermal engineers and hydraulic engineers to support the technical aspects of our arguments

This broad base of expertise allows HSM attorneys to be effective in a wide range of circumstances and disciplines.

Excellent Outcomes in Defense of Public Bodies

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Industry Recognition

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