Municipal Law
Over the years, our Municipal Liability group at Shibley Righton LLP has provided quick, efficient and reliable service in well over a thousand cases to numerous municipal clients. We have intimate knowledge of the governing legislation unique to municipalities and have experience litigating before a variety of courts, administrative tribunals, commissions and agencies. Having worked with municipal clients for decades, we appreciate the geographic breadth and diversity of services that municipal clients provide and we have experience dealing with the various unique issues which can arise. At the same time as being vigorous advocates for our municipal clients, we are also sensitive to the need to be fair, reasonable and consistent when representing a municipal client against an opposing party.
Our experienced Municipal Liability Lawyers provide advice and representation to clients on a wide and diverse range of municipal liability issues such as:
all types of personal injury including general negligence, pedestrian trip/slip and falls, accidents involving motor vehicles, bicycles, scooters, e-bikes, golf carts, skateboards, etc. including those resulting in catastrophic injuries or death;
all types of property damage claims including general negligence, failing to maintain roadways and/or structures, causing vehicular or other damage etc.;
dangerous premises such as parks, transportation hubs, museums and zoos, parks, recreational trails, golf courses, sports facilities and community centres;
sporting and various other special events such as parades and community events;
dangerous and intrusive trees and tree roots;
building code infringements, building permit disputes and zoning disputes
property damage
business loss
by-law infringements
catastrophic fire, water and/or sewage damage
nuisance
Occupier's Liability issues
Human Rights issues
negligent misrepresentation
negligent or fraudulent personnel
police defence
false arrest and imprisonment
