Who We Help

PUBLIC
ENTITIES

Williams Dirks Dameron has a long track record of successfully representing cities, counties, and other political subdivisions in litigation.

WDD is outside counsel for several Missouri counties in ongoing litigation related to the opioids crisis, as well as litigation related to insulin pricing. WDD is also outside counsel for a major municipality in its litigation related to the epidemic of Hyundai-KIA thefts, and has pursued affirmative litigation on behalf of public entities on a pro bono basis.

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Potential causes of action for public entities may include:

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• Public nuisance

• Produce liability claims

• Breach of contract

WDD’s interest in representing public entities dovetails with the firm’s longstanding commitment to public service.

All of the firm’s partners have previously been appointed to statewide boards and commissions by varying Missouri governors and confirmed by the Missouri Senate. These roles include membership on the Missouri Ethics Commission, the University of Missouri Board of Curators, and the Missouri Development Finance Board.

Additionally, Matt Dameron previously served as Chief of Staff to the Missouri Attorney General’s Office. In this role, Matt oversaw the solicitation process for outside counsel and worked on strategic affirmative litigation for the State of Missouri. He also coordinated with other state attorneys general and federal enforcers on a wide variety of affirmative litigation.​