Constitutional Torts / Governmental Liability

There are unique procedural and substantive duties and liabilities for municipal and state entities which require highly specialized skill and knowledge to litigation.  Some such issues include bifurcation of agency and third-party claims in jury trials, the interplay between the savings statue and Tennessee's statutes of limitations, certain due process considerations, and the like.  OKH&C has actively represented local and county governments as well as school boards, emergency management agencies, jails, police and sheriff departments, and detention centers in a variety of civil matters.   From medical negligence claims against paramedics and deprivation of medical care claims which involve complex medical expertise to the statutory nuisances of Governmental Tort Liability claims, OKH&C attorneys have unparalleled experience in representing governmental agencies before the state and federal courts of this jurisdiction.

"Carl Spining and the many other fine lawyers at Ortale Kelley have always done an outstanding job defending our clients.  I have enjoyed working with them since 1997, and plan to continue doing so for many years to come."

– Tom Montgomery, Vice-President of Safety Engineering Consultants