Public Entity

Los Angeles Attorneys Representing Public Entities

Wasserman, Comden, Casselman & Esensten, LLP has an in-depth understanding of the defenses and immunities that apply specifically to municipal law and government litigation. The firm's Public Entity Law practice has an outstanding track record in winning and settling cases, with the best interests of the client always at the forefront. We can represent or prosecute public entities.

The firm's practice first attracted national attention when senior partner David Casselman represented the Los Angeles County on the Big Rock Mesa Landslide case. It resulted in a $97 million settlement that saved the county hundreds of millions in legal fees and countless hours of trial time. Many other high-profile cases followed, with equally successful outcomes.

Despite a respected and successful trial record, the firm understands that alternate dispute resolutions techniques often make the most sense for our clients. Wasserman, Comden, Casselman & Esensten Public Entity Law attorneys have extensive experience with mini-trials, arbitration, and mediation. From the very start, our clients are assured that we are exploring every option for a successful, cost-effective outcome to their case, and know that they have access to expert, tested counsel, whether in the areas of dispute resolution, litigation or appellate work.

Broad Experience

With extensive experience and skill in municipal law matters, we provide a full range of services connected with a project, from the project structure (contract disputes) to the land it is situated on (public use, inverse condemnation and eminent domain), to personal injury representation once the project is completed.

For larger public entity cases, Wasserman, Comden, Casselman & Esensten, LLP takes a team approach, drawing upon the firm's knowledgeable group of lawyers, researchers and writers, and legislative analysts, all of whom have extensive experience in the intricacies of public entity law.

The firm brings in outside specialists early to assess the merits of a case -- such as structural and geotechnical engineers, water experts, human mechanics experts, financial analysts, acoustical engineers, licensing experts and others who can supply valuable information specific to a particular case. Unlike other firms that turn to these specialists only if a case proceeds to trial, Wasserman, Comden, Casselman & Esensten, LLP believes that outside experts can provide critical leverage in negotiations leading to settlement.

Contact the Firm

Since its founding in 1976, Wasserman, Comden, Casselman & Esensten, LLP has become a leading California law firm. To consult with one of the firm's public entity attorneys, please contact us today.