Strategic Counsel for Municipalities
The Municipal Law Practice Group at Quatela Chimeri represents local governments, municipal corporations, public officials, and other quasi-governmental entities in state and federal courts. With extensive litigation experience, we represent the firm’s municipal clients in matters involving tort claims, negligence, civil rights litigation, § 1983 claims and constitutional violations, making our attorneys proficient in interpreting the United States Constitution, New York General Municipal Law, local municipal codes and statutes.
Quatela Chimeri understands the sensitivity of cases involving public entities, and the need to resolve issues expeditiously and without unwelcomed publicity. Our attorneys are well-respected among judges, mediators and fellow attorneys, which often create additional leverage for a speedy and efficient resolution. In addition to strong advocacy and practical insight on bylaws, we provide reliable analysis and reporting, while working with our municipal clients towards effectively obtaining the desired results.
Comprehensive Outside Counsel Services
- Statutory Civil Rights claims, including:
- 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (Constitutional and similar claims, including claims of Monell liability)
- 42 U.S.C. § 2000d (Federal Financial Assistance Claims)
- 42 U.S.C. § 2000e (Employment)
- 42 U.S.C. § 3601, et seq. (Housing)
- Tort and common law based claims, including negligence and novel theories
- Housing-related claims, including allegations of unlawful practices, landlord-tenant matters
- Police department and officer representation, including claims of false arrest, excessive force
- Correctional facility representation, including excessive force claims, alleged Eighth Amendment violations, medical treatment claims, and other inmate allegations
- Article 78 Defense
- Labor, employment, and civil service matters
- Claims related to proprietary-function liability
- Matters involving special purpose and other not-for-profit corporations that are deemed governmental agencies for certain purposes
- Claims related to emergency and natural disaster responses
- Contractor and insurer disputes
- Complex questions of immunity, absolute and/or qualified privilege, discretionary judgments, and/or public policy