Chapman Popik & White LLP

CPW attorneys have represented public entities in trials, writs and appeals of a wide variety of cases that span many of our other practice areas. We have defended many civil rights and employment matters for public entities throughout the Bay Area, and we have handled labor negotiations and disputes at all levels of the collective bargaining system. Lawyers at CPW have prosecuted and defended claims on behalf of public entities in cases involving real estate and construction matters. We also have prosecuted professional liability claims on behalf of public entities.

Public entities have turned to CPW to handle challenges to their activities brought under the state and federal constitutions and cases involving complex statutory issues. These cases require attorneys with trial experience who are sensitive to the public and political implications of their work and who can work closely with their in-house colleagues. We enjoy working with the governing boards of these entities to resolve lawsuits in a manner that promotes fairness, accountability and the public interest.

Defended a school district from constitutional and other claims brought by the parents of a fifth grader whose teacher and classmates had discussed a television program with lesbian theme.
Defended a transportation agency from discrimination and retaliation claims brought by bus mechanic.
Represented a school district in connection with its participation in a joint powers agreement.
Handled judicial review of an arbitration award that reinstated a public employee who had been convicted of maintaining a home methamphetamine lab.
Prosecuted claims for a school district against a municipal utility district for overcharging on electrical rates.
Prosecuted a professional liability claim on behalf of a public university against its former patent lawyers.
Represented a school district in connection with the breach of a lease of public property by a municipality.