Defense of Public Bodies

Public Bodies in General Liability Lawsuits

Hodgkinson Street Mepham represents local governments, planning commissions, public works departments and public utility districts 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

“I take great pride in defending local governments and the hardworking people that work in them from legal actions to support their efforts to improve their communities and exercise effective stewardship of the taxpayer resources in which they are entrusted.”

- Ramon B Henderson, Partner, Hodgkinson Street Mepham

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, geotechnical 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

HSM attorneys have successfully attained dismissal of tens of millions of dollars of uncovered claims in cases involving inverse condemnation and breach of contract issues.

HSM has a demonstrated history of obtaining resolution in an efficient and timely manner in matters ranging from general liability to complex land disputes.

Industry Recognition

Featured Attorneys

Ramon B Henderson

PARTNER
Ramon Henderson focuses his practice on defending government bodies, planning commissions, public works departments and public utility district in civil litigation.

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Hannah Street

ASSOCIATE TRIAL ATTORNEY
Hannah Street focuses his practice on defending government bodies, planning commissions, public works departments and public utility district in civil litigation.

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