Governmental Law

Local government attorneys are confronted daily with a multitude of issues, ranging from the powers of government, zoning, regulation of alcohol licenses, regulation of adult business entertainment, ad valorem taxes, Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, and many others. Further, virtually every citizen and taxpayer has had some dealing with local government officials, either through the appraisal of their property for tax purposes, issuance of business licenses, zoning decisions, condemnation of property, or claims for injuries resulting from governmental action or inaction. It is often said that local governments have more day to day impact on a citizens life than any other level of government.

Members of the Firm have vast experience in representing local governments, having represented cities, counties, elected officials, and sheriffs locally and in the region. This experience includes defending civil rights actions against law enforcement officers, defending challenges to business license denials or revocations, proactively drafting ordinances, and defending claims for personal injuries and property damage arising from governmental actions. This experience in municipal law, county law, and in law affecting consolidated governments can be a valuable asset to a local government attorney facing an issue for the first time or being overwhelmed by the multitude of issues with which the local governmental attorney is confronted on a daily basis.