Scott Tiedemann has substantial experience representing a
wide variety of public sector clients. He has developed particular
expertise providing legal advice and representation to state and local
law enforcement agencies. He regularly represents public entities
against tort and civil rights claims in both federal and state courts,
prosecutes disciplinary appeal hearings and also prosecutes and defends
writ petitions and appeals. Scott is also a skilled labor negotiator.
Scott argued
successfully before the Court of Appeal in
Upland Police Officers Association v. City of Upland
(2003) 111 Cal. App.4th
1294. The case involved an important issue
of first impression: whether the right of representation is unlimited or
subject to reasonable restrictions. The
Court of Appeal held that peace officers’ right of representation under
Government Code § 3303(i) is indeed limited.
Scott has also drafted
numerous amicus briefs for law enforcement in cases before the
California Court of Appeal and the California Supreme Court. He is also
actively involved in the Police Legal Advisors Committee of the
California Peace Officers’ Association.
Scott is a popular
trainer. He frequently speaks at national and statewide conferences on
subjects such as workplace harassment, discrimination, ethics, and
public safety employment. He has also published numerous articles in
publications such as The National Law Journal, Municipal Lawyer
Magazine, The Daily Journal, and The Journal of California Law
Enforcement.
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