The Firm represents numerous local governments in a full spectrum of matters. We understand the special needs of local governments and we are committed to providing quality representation and advice in an efficient and timely manner. We represent governments either as General Counsel, City Attorney, or Special Counsel engaged for a particular matter or area of concern.
General Representation and Counseling
We offer local government clients a wide range of general counsel services in all aspects of municipal law, including: ethics; public records and Sunshine Law compliance; land use and zoning matters; code enforcement; contracts; utilities, including water, waste water, and electric; complex contracts; labor and employment counseling and litigation; drafting and interpreting personnel regulations and policies; preparation of ordinances and resolutions; forfeitures; parliamentary procedure; and litigation.
Litigation
We have significant experience litigating cases in both federal and state courts arising in the local government context, including: defending claims asserted against police departments alleging unlawful use of force, false arrest, and civil rights violations; breach of contract claims; procurement and purchasing disputes and bid protests; election law litigation; public records and Sunshine Law litigation; employment law litigation; First Amendment issues; and Constitutional Law issues. We also have experience representing clients in arbitration and in matters before the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings.
Human Resources and Employment Law
The Firm regularly provides advice and counsel to local government Human Resources Departments regarding a host of HR issues, including disciplinary and termination decisions, preparation of personnel policies and procedures, defense of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation EEO claims and lawsuits, workplace investigations, overtime claims, union negotiations and collective bargaining, and labor relations.
Representative Local Government Clients
The following is a partial list of our local government clients:
- City of Lake Worth;
- Village of Palm Springs;
- City of Belle Glade;
- Tax Collector's Office of Palm Beach County;
- Town of Highland Beach;
- Town of Sewell's Point;
- Property Appraiser of Palm Beach County;
- City of Riviera Beach;
- Village of North Palm Beach;
- Town of Juno Beach;
- Healthcare District of Palm Beach County;
- Indian Trail Improvement District;
- Northern Improvement District;
- Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County;
- Port of Palm Beach;
- Village of Wellington;
- Town of Ocean Ridge;
- City of Port St. Lucie.
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