Practice Areas

Patton • Wolan • Carlise LLP
San Francisco Bay Area Public Entity Lawyers

Public Hospitals / School Systems / Universities / City – County Governments / Police Departments / Prison Systems / Social Service Organizations

For over twenty years, the Oakland law firm of Patton • Wolan • Carlise LLP has assisted public entities in resolving disputes and lawsuits related to:

• Personal Injury / Wrongful Death Claims- including those for which such entities possess no insurance coverage or are otherwise self-insured.
• Employment Law- harassment/discrimination claims and other employment disputes and lawsuits in state and federal courts.
• Civil Rights Violations- including police brutality, ADA, and equal access requirements.
• Defense of Employees- against malfeasance or negligence, including professional malpractice.

The defense lawyers at Patton • Wolan • Carlise LLP regularly represent some of the largest public entities in California, including Alameda County, the University of California, and Beta Health Care Services. Our unique focus on public entity defense results in numerous referrals from our legal peers and former clients who recognize our skills, integrity, and commitment to client goals. While we negotiate solutions for most matters, we are also experienced trial attorneys, having prepared and presented complex litigation in state and federal courts. Careful investigation of claims, identification of client goals, and timely, cost-effective development of legally sound strategies are our hallmarks.

The public entity defense attorneys at Patton • Wolan • Carlise LLP welcome referrals from lawyers throughout California and other inquiries from public entities facing litigation. For a comprehensive review of our services, please contact our Oakland offices today at 510.987.7500 to schedule an appointment.

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Patton • Wolan • Carlise LLP
1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1350
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510.987.7500
Fax: 510.987.7575
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