Municipal Law / Government Relations

The attorneys in Artiano Shinoff ’s Municipal Law/Government Relations practice group have extensive experience representing municipalities, public entities and private parties in municipal and public law matters. The firm’s Municipal Law/Government Relations practice group is multidisciplinary in nature, involving lawyers who regularly counsel clients in the areas of general municipal law, land use & development, labor and employment law, public finance law, environmental law, construction law, and litigation and litigation avoidance, among others. Our municipal lawyers provide our public and private sector clients with a sophisticated range of solutions to new and familiar issues in the municipal field.

The combined experience of the group’s attorneys provides extensive knowledge in such matters as land use and environmental issues, employment disputes, conflicts of interest, public works contracts and eminent domain. The types of matters handled on a regular basis by the attorneys in our Municipal Law/Government Relations practice group include, but are not limited to: open meeting laws, zoning, public contracting, real estate acquisitions, elections law, ordinance & resolution drafting, special assessments, licensing, Public Records Act, code violations, capital improvement projects, joint agency agreements, redevelopment, affordable housing and fees and taxes.

Combining a unique knowledge base with a broad range of experience, the firm’s Municipal Law/Government Relations attorneys are able to provide smart, effective counsel to clients in both the public and private sectors.