Specializing in the defense of public entities, private businesses, and private individuals
Founded in 1994 by Martin Carpenter and Steven Rothans, along with their then senior associate and now partner, Louis Dumont, with the firm’s roots in insurance defense litigation, the firm has grown and expanded into a wide and diverse practice in many areas of law for both public and private clients throughout California and the United States. Members of the firm possess significant expertise defending and consulting with public entities and private enterprises, in federal and state court cases involving civil rights, environmental, dangerous conditions of property, construction, product liability, premises liability, sexual harassment, defamation and labor and employment issues, among others. The firm’s combined experience in the complexities of civil litigation has generated business and promoted the firm’s growth and diverse clientele.
Advocacy
Our lawyers at CRD are some of the finest writers, presenters, and advocates in the state of California. We approach all trial, appellate, and administrative representations with the highest degree of advocacy, preparation, and cogent analysis.
Litigation
We are trial and appellate attorneys. Our lawyers have successfully litigated, tried to verdict and served as appellate counsel in some of the most high profile and complex issues in California.
Consultation
In addition to vigorously defending clients in all phases of civil litigation and administrative proceedings, CRD offers a wide array of consulting services regarding litigation avoidance, government claim filing strategies, regulatory compliance, and case valuation issues.Civil Rights
We represent cities, police departments, and public entities in cases involving violations of civil rights, including labor and employment.Toxic Tort & Environmental
We handle the entire spectrum of toxic, asbestos, and environmental litigation and represent clients in state and federal forums.Labor & Employment
We defend public agenices in all aspects of labor and employment matters, arising under federal or state law.Municipal Liability
We defend public entities in cases involving city streets, crosswalks, highways, school and college campuses, and other public property.Regulatory & Administrative Compliance
We assist in complying with administrative and regulatory legal requirements and contesting administrative and regulatory determinations.Premises Liability
Our office defends public and private entities in all aspects of premises liability and dangerous condition actions.
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