Graves & King - Riverside, CA

Premier Public Entity and Civil Defense Litigation in Riverside

Founded in 1993, Graves & King LLP has earned an enduring reputation as one of Southern California's leading civil defense law firms. Operating offices in Riverside and Glendale, the firm provides cost-effective, personalized legal representation for public entities, corporate enterprises, and insured individuals throughout Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties. When municipalities, risk pools, and corporate managers need to hire an experienced business litigation lawyer, Graves & King provides trial-tested advocacy backed by decades of courtroom triumphs.

Comprehensive Defense Practice Areas

The firm concentrates on high-stakes civil defense across specialized sectors of public and private law:

• Public Entity and Common Carrier Defense: Defending cities, counties, school districts, and regional transportation authorities against claims arising from bus collisions, light rail incidents, and roadway design disputes.
• Premises Liability Defense: Protecting residential and commercial property owners, property managers, and public institutions against claims involving dangerous conditions of property, security disputes, and slip and fall injuries.
• Product Liability Litigation: Successfully defending domestic and international manufacturers of motor vehicles, cranes, aerial work platforms, power tools, water heaters, and industrial machinery against strict liability claims.
• Catastrophic Injury and Loss: Handling high-exposure cases involving traumatic brain damage, severe spinal cord injuries, and complex wrongful death claims with disciplined financial and liability assessments.
• Employment Litigation: Defending public and corporate employers against accusations of workplace discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliatory practices.
• Construction Defect and Inverse Condemnation: Representing developers, general contractors, and public agencies in construction defect claims, contract disagreements, flood control liability, and mechanics liens.
• Appellate Advocacy: Utilizing state and federal appellate procedures, including petitions for extraordinary writs of mandate, to secure dispositive rulings prior to trial.

Early Evaluation and AV Preeminent Legal Excellence

Graves & King holds the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, reflecting the highest standard of legal ability and professional ethics recognized by peers and the judiciary. The firm operates on the fundamental principle that early, accurate case evaluation allows clients to make informed decisions regarding trial strategy and alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation and arbitration. When risk managers and claims adjusters look to find an attorney in Riverside capable of unraveling intricate evidentiary issues, Graves & King combines disciplined research with aggressive motion practice to minimize overall litigation expense.

Trusted Risk Management Partners for Southern California

By functioning as an integral component of each client's risk management team, Graves & King delivers direct access to seasoned trial lawyers who understand local Inland Empire court procedures. The firm works alongside public officials, risk administrators, and technical expert witnesses to build formidable defenses tailored to each unique case. Whether an organization urgently needs a lawyer to manage catastrophic incident response or defend a complex municipal liability matter, Graves & King LLP provides dependable, high-caliber legal representation throughout California.