Practice Summary

A partner in the firm, Ronald J. Scholar brings over 24 years of experience to his representation of public entity and private business clients.  Ron’s expertise is in litigating on behalf of, providing advice and counsel to, and conducting investigations for public agencies and private clients in matters involving employment law, civil rights, and general liability matters.

A skilled trial attorney, Ron is experienced in a wide range of litigation matters, including federal and state civil rights, Section 1983, employment law, dangerous conditions of public property, including claims of wrongful death, as well as contract and business disputes.

Ron dedicates the same focus and attention to detail in his trial practice to advising public agency and private clients as he assists them in navigating complex laws and regulations and conducting investigations, all with an eye toward avoiding costly disputes.  He is adept in matters involving access to public records, open meeting requirements, employee investigations, law enforcement, discipline and arbitration, discrimination and harassment in the workplace, employee privacy, and the use of social media and technology in the workplace.

Ron joined Cole Huber LLP after 11 years with one of Sacramento’s largest law firms where he was a shareholder and represented numerous public agencies and private clients in employment, liability, law enforcement, and litigation matters.  From 1998 to 2005, Ron was a partner at a small Sacramento law firm where he specialized in representing public entities in all manner of litigation, including Section 1983, law enforcement, and employment matters.  Prior to that Ron was a Public Defender in Atlanta, Georgia, where he represented indigent defendants in felony criminal matters at trial and on appeal.