Municipal Law
Experienced Municipal Law Attorneys
The municipal law attorneys at Bingaman Hess represent many municipal clients, including municipal authorities and zoning hearing boards. We also represent individuals and corporate clients with municipal transactions and various other municipal matters.
The experience of representing the interests of both municipalities and individuals with municipal transactions is a definite advantage to our clients. We have developed a very deep understanding of a wide range of complex and ever-changing municipal laws, statutory and administrative requirements, regulations, procedures, and processes.
Municipal Authorities
Our municipal lawyers understand the need for local governing bodies to comply with applicable laws and regulation and to represent the interests of their constituents. We have gained a reputation for providing sound legal counsel and effective resolutions to a variety of municipal legal matters.
The municipal attorneys at Bingaman Hess are available as ongoing legal counselors, or we can help with a specific legal issue. We can assist with municipal procedures and processes, provide legal counsel, and represent municipal authorities in litigation.
A Full Range of Municipal Legal Services
The municipal law firm of Bingaman Hess offers a full range of legal services to municipal authorities, including:
- Board Governance
- Policy formulation and review
- Insurance Protection
- Regulatory Affairs
- Legal Investigations
- Legal Defense
- Land Use and Zoning, Public Housing, Condemnation
- Municipal Tort Claims
- Contract and Agreement Drafting and Negotiations
- Bidding Procedures
- Civil Rights Actions
- Financing
- Budget Approvals
A Municipal Law Firm for Individuals and Businesses
Our experience working with municipal authorities also helps our municipal law attorneys represent individuals and businesses more effectively.
At Bingaman Hess, we offer a full range of legal services to individuals and businesses, including…
• Condemnation/Eminent Domain
• Right of Way
• Residential and commercial real estate tax assessment appeals
• Real estate development
• Subdivision and land development
• Sunshine and Right-to-Know Laws
• Zoning and code violations and appeals
Contact the Municipal Law Professionals
The municipal attorneys at Bingaman Hess offer sound advice and representation in a variety of municipal areas. We help our clients – both local governing bodies and individuals - navigate complex laws and processes, make good decisions, and protect their rights.
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