Our Government Services Practice Areas
Our government services practice covers every aspect of the law from pursuing tax claims in bankruptcy court, preparing bid specifications and contracts, drafting local ordinances to address new changes in the law and defending challenges to municipal actions. In addition to serving our existing municipal clients, our municipal attorneys serve as Special Counsel to other municipalities and agencies for land use matters, COAH matters, and OPRA matters, which includes counseling clients on day-to-day OPRA operations and representing clients in connection with OPRA litigation.
This practice group has also represented various Boards of Education.
In addition to addressing day-to-day operational legal questions, Laddey, Clark & Ryan’s Government Services group has experience with a wide variety of litigation matters which include challenges to land use denials, eminent domain proceedings, tax appeals and constitutional challenges to municipal actions. We also draw on the experience of our Employment and Labor Practice Group to assist our municipalities in addressing their employment-related issues.
We also have extensive experience handling all phases of municipal litigation.
Municipal Litigation Areas of Practice
Specifically, our firm can assist you with any of the following areas of government services and municipal law litigation:
- Municipal Attorney
- Municipal Prosecutor
- Board of Public Works Attorney
- Labor Attorney
- Local and State property tax appeals
- Defense of legislative challenges
- Representation in bankruptcy matters
- Preparation of local legislation involving all aspects of municipal law
- Drafting of municipal ordinances
- Development issues including COAH compliance, property dedication and negotiation of developers agreements
- Major litigation involving civil rights, affordable housing and other challenges to municipal actions
- Collective bargaining agreements
- Bid specification and contract negotiation
- Public land purchase and sale
- Public bond law
- Preparation of developers agreements
Contact Our New Jersey Government Services Lawyers
If you need skilled legal counsel in any area of municipal law, our experienced team is ready to assist. From municipal litigation to everyday operational guidance, we provide comprehensive legal services tailored to meet the needs of municipalities, boards, and public agencies. Contact our New Jersey government services lawyers today to learn how we can help you navigate the complexities of municipal law.
