Governmental Defense

Texas Governmental Defense Attorney

Governmental organizations face many of the same challenges as businesses. You need to manage risks, resources, and employees effectively and within the law. At the Mills Shirley law firm, we work closely with government entities on a wide range of issues.

160 Years Representing Texans
and Texas Communities

Our law firm handles legal matters for intergovernmental risk pools (such as groups of cities, colleges, school districts), port authorities, cities, police departments, and other governmental entities.

• Civil rights litigation: We defend police departments, police chiefs, and government agencies against charges of constitutional violations brought under Section 1983.
• Takings cases: We work with cities on land use issues including eminent domain actions.
• Employment law: Our attorneys defend governments facing employment discrimination charges and other employment issues. We also consult with government managers and present workshops on how to avoid employment law problems.
• Police officer defense: When police officers face charges, our law firm has the experience and legal understanding to defend them and their departments.
• City governments: Our law firm counsels and represents city managers, mayors, and other city officials.
• City councils: Our attorneys advise city councils on matters involving open meetings, open records, and other city management issues.

From our offices in Galveston, Houston, San Antonio, and Clear Lake, we provide clients with the pioneering service and successful reputation we have earned through the past 160 years. Contact us to speak with an attorney about your legal needs.