BACKGROUND

The law firm of Weakley, 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, 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, Arendt & McGuire provide legal services in civil litigation and have handled hundreds of complex litigation matters. We handle trials and appeals in state and federal courts in the following areas:

Public Entity Defense: We provide defense of civil rights lawsuits for cities, counties and school districts, and their employees. We also defend child protective services and all areas of law enforcement and correctional services. Our firm defends against claims of dangerous conditions of public property, toxic torts, flood and inverse condemnation.

Employment Related Litigation: Our firm defends matters involving claims of sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation.

Medical Malpractice: We provide a defense of medical providers, including emergency medical personnel and pharmacists.

Religious Entity Defense: We defend cases in aspects of tort liability, including general negligence and harassment.

General Negligence Cases: We handle claims arising out of automobile accidents, premises liability, and all areas involving personal injury and property damage litigation.

ORGANIZATIONS

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