Defending Government Entities in Illinois
DeAno & Scarry has extensive experience representing local government entities in civil matters. Our attorneys aggressively defend government entities in tort, personal injury, civil rights and constitutional claims in both Illinois state and federal courts. To contact an attorney at DeAno & Scarry, call (630) 690-2800.
Tort and Civil Rights Litigation
DeAno & Scarry attorneys have experience defending municipalities and their employees against claims involving negligence, willful and wanton misconduct and constitutional violations. We have successfully represented cities, villages, their boards of trustees, mayors, village managers, police personnel, public safety, fire/paramedic personnel, public works and other local government bodies against a wide variety of claims from defective sidewalks and sewers to police pursuits or officer-involved shootings resulting in catastrophic injuries or death.
A History of Results
DeAno & Scarry provides successful results to its clients by being proactive at the earliest moment of assignment. It is not uncommon for the firm’s attorneys to be notified immediately following an incident involving a municipal employee. This ensures pre-suit investigations are conducted properly and thoroughly which often reduces or avoids the potential for litigation. For those claims that end up in a lawsuit, it is not uncommon for our clients to prevail at the early stages of litigation. This is because our attorneys are extremely knowledgeable of the statutes, laws and defenses governing these types of claims such as the Illinois Tort Immunity Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, and the United States Constitution. We are proud of the results we have obtained for our clients, and we invite you to learn more by visiting our successes page
Our Attorneys
Partners Jim DeAno and Laura Scarry have more than 50 years combined experience and knowledge in representing government entities in state and federal courts throughout Illinois and the United States Supreme Court. Our attorneys are widely published and are frequent speakers on the subjects of governmental liability and civil rights litigation. Mr. DeAno’s writing is frequently cited by Illinois courts and Ms. Scarry’s articles are relied upon by police trainers all over the country.
Contact Us
If you or your agency needs to speak with an attorney on any civil matter, contact DeAno & Scarry at (630) 690-2800. To contact a lawyer by e-mail, please fill out the contact form on our contact us page.
