Local Government Law

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Local Government Legal Services

Since its founding in 1955, Mason, Griffin & Pierson, P.C. has represented municipalities, local agencies, and government officials throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. Our attorneys have in-depth knowledge of the complex issues facing public entities and provide comprehensive legal services to help governments operate effectively and lawfully.

Attorneys Handling Local Government Law

Legal Services for Local Governmental Entities

Affordable Housing Compliance
Appellate & Supreme Court Representation
Aviation Matters
Compliance with New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Regulations
Condemnation/Eminent Domain Litigation
Defense of Tort Claims
Defense of Officers & Employees
Defense of Municipalities in Civil Rights Cases
Defense & Prosecution of Tax Appeals
Farmland & Open Space Preservation
Formulation of Personnel Policies & Related Training
Impact Fee Assessments & Capital Programs
In Rem Tax Foreclosures
Labor Negotiations
Local Lands & Buildings Law
Master Plan Review & Preparation
Monitor Election Law Compliance
Mt. Laurel Litigation
Municipal Tax Assessment & Revaluation
Municipal Finance
Municipal Court Prosecutor & Public Defender
Open Public Records Act Compliance
Ordinance Preparation, Revision & Codification
Oversight of Affordable Housing Compliance
Performance & Guarantee Litigation
Preparation of Cable TV Franchise Agreements
Prerogative Writ Litigation
Public Contracting Law
Public Procurement & Construction Contracts
Representation of Historic Preservation Commissions
Representation of Boards of Health
Representation of Municipal Utilities Authorities
Representation of Governing Bodies
Representation of Zoning & Planning Boards
Shared Services Agreements & Municipal Consolidation
Stormwater Management & Sanitary Sewer Issues
Training of Employees in Compliance with Labor Regulations
Uniform Construction Code Regulation & Litigation
Wastewater Management Plan Revision
Wildlife Management

Human Resources & Employee Relations Guidance

Our attorneys provide legal consultation and ongoing guidance in all areas of public-sector human resources and employment law, including:

Employment Agreements & Severance Packages
Restrictive Covenants & Confidentiality Agreements
Employment Policies, Handbooks & Forms
Compliance with Family Leave Requirements
Accommodation of Handicapped Employees
Sexual Harassment & Other Federal & State Discrimination Laws
Wage & Hour Compliance
Drug Testing Programs & Employee Assistance Plans
Training in Compliance with ADA

Topics in Local Government

Can a municipality donate public property?

Our attorneys regularly advise on statutory and constitutional limitations affecting the transfer or donation of public property. Contact us to discuss this and other municipal law questions.

Longstanding Service to the Profession

Members of our Local Government Law Practice Group are active participants in professional organizations including:

International Municipal Lawyers Association
Local Government Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association
New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys
New Jersey Federation of Planning Officials

They also serve on task forces and committees of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities and are frequent speakers and faculty members at programs such as the League’s annual conference. Group members regularly contribute to professional publications, including:

New Jersey Municipalities
Municipal Law Review, Rutgers Law Journal
ABA Local Government Law Section Newsletter
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