Municipal law refers to the collection of laws and rules governing the operation of municipal corporations, including counties, cities, towns and villages. Our firm acts as general counsel for a number of towns and villages and is retained by numerous other municipalities to represent them on a variety of matters.
In representing our clients, our lawyers practicing in this area:
- Negotiate collective bargaining agreements with public employee union and non-union bargaining units
- Provide legal services, including acting as bond counsel, in connection with financing capital projects through the issuance of bonds and bond anticipation notes
- Prepare and review a wide variety of contracts including construction contracts and inter-municipal agreements
- Provide general advice regarding operation of the government
- Advise governmental boards including planning and zoning boards
- Provide a full range of legal services concerning our clients’ responsibilities under various Federal and State laws
We also represent our municipal clients in various litigated matters, including:
- Public Employment Relations Board matters
- Arbitrations regarding employee grievances, disciplinary hearings under the Civil Service law
- Real estate tax assessment proceedings
- Local law enforcement
- All types of discrimination claims
- Unemployment insurance claims
Please feel free to contact any of our attorneys who engage in this practice:
