BACKGROUND

The Law Firm of Weakley, Ratliff, Arendt & McGuire specializes in civil litigation with an emphasis in public entity defense. Our thorough understanding of tort liability for public entities, religious entities, and business organizations has enabled us to successfully represent clients in high risk, high profile, complex litigation.

Weakley, Ratliff, Arendt & McGuire believes the attorney/client relationship develops through open and candid communication. It is important to us to earn and maintain our clients’ trust. Our reputation is built upon legal expertise, integrity, and commitment to partnerships with our clients.

We are proud of our litigation team, which is comprised of experienced attorneys and highly trained paralegals and support staff. Our firm excels in handling complex litigation and is committed to providing high quality and cost-effective legal services.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

The attorneys of Weakley, Ratliff, Arendt & McGuire provide legal services in state and federal courts, handling trials and appeals in civil litigation in the following areas:

Public Entity Defense: Includes the defense of public employees, dangerous condition of public property, child protective services, all aspects of law enforcement and correctional services, toxic torts, flood and inverse condemnation and civil rights lawsuits for cities, counties and school districts.

Employment Related Litigation: Sexual harassment, racial discrimination, wrongful termination, and Americans with Disability Act claims.

Construction Litigation: Contractor liability, construction defects, and premises liability.

Medical Malpractice: Defense of medical providers, including emergency medical personnel and pharmacists.

Religious Entity Defense: All aspects of tort liability, including general negligence and harassment.

General Negligence Cases: Automobile accidents, premises liability, and all areas involving personal injury and property damage litigation.

ORGANIZATIONS

Weakley, Ratliff, Arendt & McGuire’s dedication to high standards in the legal profession is reflected in its attorneys’ involvement in the Litigation Section of the California State Bar, the Fresno County Bar Association, the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada, the Defense Research Institute, the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), the Federal Bar Association, the Central California Adjusters Association, the Public Agency Risk Managers Association (PARMA), California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA), and Fresno County Women Lawyers Association. The attorneys of Weakley, Ratliff, Arendt & McGuire serve on boards and committees of many of these organizations.