Fundamentals of Government Liability & Liability Investigations
4/30/25 at 8:00 AM to 4/30/25 at 12:00 PM
Presented by the Government Training Agency
Description:
The Fundamentals of Government Liability and Investigations is a half-day course designed to educate its attendees about local agency’s government liability and investigations. Attendees will be introduced to the types of claims brought against public agencies, an overview of agency liability exposures, and investigation best practices. The course is designed for agency risk and human resources managers, maintenance, public works, parks and recreation, and other staff who manage and oversee possible liability risks. The course will provide an overview of relevant laws and best practices. The program is intended as an open forum with questions invited. It will include handouts made available to the participants.
About The Instructor:
Neal Meyers graduated with the highest honors from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, concentrating on local government. After that, he attended law school at the University of San Diego. Neal then embarked on a notable law career defending public agencies and businesses in claims ranging from excessive use of force to public works contract disputes. In doing so, he earned the highest possible rating in legal ability and ethical standards from his peers. Neal contributed to the California League of Cities Municipal Law Handbook, and he lectured many times to small and large groups on government liability, contracts, and public works disputes. After close to 40 years of lawyering, Neal recently retired from active litigation, and he shares what he has learned and continues to learn with you.