Practice Areas

Claims against Public Entities

Government Tort Claims Attorneys · New Jersey PERC Hearings
Joint Insurance Fund

Whether a claim arises from a defective sidewalk or an allegation of a failure to provide police protection pursuant to a Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order, government entities in New Jersey know they can depend on efficient, effective defense from Caruso Pope Edell Picini . Our experienced government tort claims attorneys have the experience to limit the damage and get the job done right.

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Defending Client Rights and Interests

In providing facilities and services to citizens, public entities face risks every day. Managing those risks and responding appropriately requires a law firm with deep experience and a commitment to public entities. Our township defense lawyers have the discretion and judgment to handle even the most difficult situations. At Caruso Pope Edell Picini , our defense lawyers represent municipalities and other public entities:

• Joint Insurance Fund: Our law firm represents more than 60 New Jersey municipalities that have joined together to form a joint insurance fund (JIF).
• Municipality Defense: The defense lawyers at Caruso Pope Edell Picini defend municipalities (through JIF and directly) in cases such as premises accidents, civil employee claims of unfair treatment, claims against the police department, and other lawsuits against the city or township.
• New Jersey PERC Hearings: Our administrative law attorneys represent public entities and managers at New Jersey PERC hearings that examine claims by public employees.
• Labor Law: In addition to PERC hearing representation, we work with government entities involved with union negotiations, grievances, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Civic Authorities: When sewage authorities, utility authorities, or improvement authorities are accused of harming individuals or entities, we have the experience to handle the defense effectively.
• Youth Houses, Juvenile Detention Facilities: When a juvenile facility is charged with dangerous premises or inappropriate behavior

If you require in-depth experience and a record of effective defense, contact the defense lawyers at the Caruso Pope Edell Picini law firm. We defend clients nationwide from our offices in New Jersey, New York, California, and Pennsylvania.