Practice Areas
Public Agency
Dooley, Herr, Peltzer & Richardson, LLP has a proven track record in representing
public agencies, as well as representing individuals on
administrative law matters.
Public Agencies - Dooley, Herr & Peltzer currently contracts as
the City Attorney for the City of Visalia. In addition, the firm
represents nearly 20 public agencies and joint powers
authorities as general counsel. In such capacity, we provide a
broad range of advice on matters related to the Public Records
Act, Brown Act, Fair Political Practices Act, Peace Officers'
Bill of Rights, and employment law.
Administrative and Agency Law - Dooley, Herr & Peltzer has
represented many public agency and business clients before
numerous regulatory agencies. Such agencies include the Central
Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Joaquin Unified
Air Quality Control District, State Water Resources Control
Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control, Air Resources
Board, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and Board of Medical
Quality Assurances.
Law Enforcement Litigation - Dooley, Herr & Peltzer has handled,
or is presently handling, several defenses of Police Departments
in matters related to alleged harassment, use of excessive force
and employment matters. We successfully handled the defense of
the City of Visalia and the Visalia Police Department in cases
involving alleged civil rights violations, wrongful death,
officer involved shootings and gender discrimination claims.
