The firm’s representation of government entities has included the representation of government officials, political sub-divisions, state corporations, police officers, chiefs of police, sheriffs, superintendents, police departments, mayors, council members, directors, and newly-elected public officials.
The firm’s government liability team regularly handles cases involving complex issues of constitutional law, sovereign immunity, civil rights, as well as torts, employment law violations, and common law claims. We have defend governmental entities including school districts in a number of cases involving a wide array of issues such as gender discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, violations of the 4th Amendment, 14th Amendment, the Federal and State Whistleblower’s Statutes, Title VII, Title IX, and Bivens actions, and Section 1983 actions.
Our government liability team has experience in defending against government tort liability claims, vicarious liability actions, and public officials’ misconduct, carefully navigating a variety of government-specific defenses, including state sovereign immunity, qualified immunity, Eleventh Amendment immunity, and federal state action doctrines.
We serve clients in Admiralty And Maritime, Aviation Law Practice, Class Action Litigation, Construction Litigation, Energy, Environmental Law, General Litigation, Health Care, Hospitality, Immigration Law, Labor And Employment, Products Liability, Property Practice, Transportation Liability
Phone: (305) 416-3180
E-mail: abalcolm@lydecker.com
Allyson Balcolm is an Associate in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Ms. Balcolm joins Lydecker’s Environmental Team
Allyson Balcolm
Associate
Phone: (813) 443-8424
E-mail: ksargent@lydecker.com
Kristina Sargent graduated from the University of Baltimore and was a prosecutor in Baltimore City prior to moving to Florida in 2021.
Kristina Sargent
Of Counsel
Phone: (786) 788-9647
E-mail: bardisson@lydecker.com
Belissa Ardisson is an Associate with the firm's Miami office. Ms. Ardisson's practice involves all aspects of federal and state civil trial litigation with a primary focus in personal injury, government liability, employment, and civil rights litigation.
Belissa Ardisson
Associate
Phone: (305) 416-3180
E-mail: fjv@lydecker.com
Francisco is an Associate in the firm's Miami Office. Mr. Varona's practice involves all aspects of federal and state civil trial litigation with a primary focus in personal injury, premises liability, and government liability.
Francisco Javier Varona
Associate
Phone: (305) 416-3180
E-mail: mslavik@lydecker.com
Michal Slavik is an associate attorney at the Lydecker’s Miami office. Mr. Slavik’s practice involves all aspects of federal and state civil litigation with a primary focus on labor and employment, administrative and regulatory litigation, commercial litigation, and personal injury.
Michal Slavik
Associate
Phone: (305) 416-3180
E-mail: mme@lydecker.com
Marianne Elias an Associate in the firm’s Miami office. Ms. Elias' practice involves all aspects of federal and state civil trial litigation with a focus in labor and employment, civil rights litigation and governmental immunity.
Marianne Elias
Associate
Phone: (813) 443=8424
E-mail: ssweet@lydecker.com
Ms. Sweet is a bilingual (English and Spanish) and highly experienced attorney. She has a proven track record of success in handling complex trials and high-profile cases. Ms. Sweet is committed to providing her clients with the highest level of legal representation, tailored to meet their specific needs.
Samara M Sweet
Of Counsel
Phone: (305) 416-3180
E-mail: pmg@lydecker.com
Paola Garcia’s practice involves all aspects of federal and state civil trial litigation, with a primary focus on general liability.
Paola M. Garcia
Partner
Phone: (813) 443-8424
E-mail: deg@lydecker.com
Dawn E. George is of Counsel and a supervising attorney in the Tampa office, where she practices in labor and employment law and civil defense litigation.