GOVERNMENT LIABILITY

Gallivan White Boyd attorneys often appear in state and federal courts for cases involving constitutional and statutory claims in South Carolina.

We provide civil litigation defense to a variety of state, county, municipal and local governmental entities and officials in cases brought pursuant to the South Carolina Tort Claims Act and the Civil Rights Act (42 U.S.C. South Carolina § 1983). Our attorneys assist clients in a variety of matters of government liability, which often include:

  • Zoning and Land Use Disputes
  • Constitutional Law
  • First Amendment and Defamation Claims
  • School-Based Claims
  • Civil Rights Litigation
  • Excessive Force/Law Enforcement Defense Litigation

Continuing Education

Attorneys are asked to speak at conferences and routinely provide education, training, and CEUs in the form of in-house presentations and seminars for clients. These CEUs often cover recent and developing trends in governmental law and legislation. Upon request, CEUs can also be tailored to address the specific needs and concerns of the client in question.

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GOVERNMENT LIABILITY TEAM

A. Johnston Cox

Columbia