DeAno & Scarry represents government entities and government employees in civil litigation involving torts and civil rights defense, provides legal services to the law enforcement community, represents public and private employees in employment litigation, provides professional liability defense and arbitration services. To contact our office, call (630) 690-2800.
Torts and Civil Rights Defense
DeAno & Scarry has extensive experience representing local government entities against tort and civil rights claims in both Illinois state and federal courts against claims involving zoning and housing discrimination, highway and road design, roadway maintenance, repair and signage, claims involving parks, sidewalks, sewers, and other public property, and claims involving police misconduct and in-custody deaths. Not only are we litigation counsel for several villages in these matters, we have been retained by insurance companies, municipal risk pools and third-party administrators to provide legal representation as defense counsel. Please visit our local government litigation page to learn more.
Litigation Practice
Our attorneys have a proven record of providing excellent results for our clients in the courtroom. This is because we have experience and knowledge of the complex statutes and laws that affect our clients including the Illinois Tort Immunity Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the various employment-related statutes as well as the United States Constitution. It is not uncommon for us to obtain a winning result on behalf of our clients in the early stages of litigation. For a list of our most recent results, visit our verdicts page.
Law Enforcement
Our office places a high priority on serving police officers and police departments. Please visit our law enforcement page to learn more.
Employment Law
DeAno & Scarry represent public sector employers and employees in employment-related claims. This is an area that is highly complex as a different set of rules pertain to government entities and their employees. Because our attorneys represent management and employees, we are knowledgeable of the advantages and pitfalls that each side may encounter in a particular set of circumstances. For more information on this service, please visit our employment law page to learn more.
Civil Arbitration
DeAno & Scarry offers arbitration services in a wide range of civil matters. Partner Jim DeAno is a certified arbitrator in DuPage County and is often selected to provide his services.
Professional Liability
Contact Us
To speak with a lawyer at our firm, call (630) 690-2800, or contact a lawyer by e-mail.
