Local Government Law
Mason, Griffin & Pierson has worked closely with numerous municipalities since its founding in 1955. The attorneys have in-depth knowledge of government issues and are capable of handling the wide range of diverse and complex legal issues that challenge local governmental entities.
Legal Services For Local Governmental Entities
- Compliance with New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Regulations
- Preparation of Cable TV Franchise Agreements
- Preparation of Interlocal Services Agreements
- Public Procurement & Construction Contracts
- Defense of Tort Claims
- Municipal Finance
- Master Plan Review & Preparation
- Ordinance Preparation, Revision & Codification
- Municipal Tax Assessment & Revaluation
- Defense & Prosecution of Tax Appeals
- Defense of Municipalities in Civil Rights Cases
- Wildlife Management
- Aviation Matters
- Stormwater Management & Sewer Issues
- Wastewater Management Plan Revision
- Appellate & Supreme Court Representation
- Farmland & Open Space Preservation
- Local Lands & Buildings Law
- Public Contracting Law
- Municipal Court Prosecutor & Public Defender
- Performance Guarantee Litigation
- Mt. Laurel Litigation
- Oversight of Affordable Housing Compliance
- Labor Negotiations
- Formulation of Personnel Policies & Related Training
- Defense of Officers & Employees
- Training of Employees in Compliance with Labor Regulations
- Prerogative Writ Litigation
- Impact Fee Assessments & Capital Programs
- In Rem Tax Foreclosures
- Monitor Election Law Compliance
- Condemnation/Eminent Domain Litigation
- Representation of Governing Bodies
- Representation of Municipal Utilities Authorities
- Representation of Zoning & Planning Boards
- Representation of Boards of Health
- Representation of Historic Preservation Commissions
- Uniform Construction Code Regulation & Litigation
Longstanding Service To The Profession
Members of the Local Government Law Practice Group are active in both national and state professional associations, including the International Municipal Lawyers Organization, the Local Government Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys, and the New Jersey Federation of Planning Officials. Our attorneys also serve on task forces and committees of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, and are frequent panelists and seminar faculty members for various programs, including the annual New Jersey State League of Municipalities Conference. The practice group members are also editors and/or contributors to professional publications such as New Jersey Municipalities, Municipal Law Review, Rutgers Law Journal, ABA Local Government Law Section Newsletter, and The Quill.
Local Government Clients
