Curtin & Heefner LLP lawyers serve as solicitors and special counsel to counties, townships, boroughs, municipal authorities, school districts, and other governmental bodies. We provide cost-conscious services to public sector clients in areas such as:
General Municipal Law
We assist municipal governments in all their legal needs, from drafting and defending ordinances to conducting meetings and hearings, and from negotiating contracts to litigation.
Zoning & Land Use Law
We also serve as solicitor and special counsel to municipal governing bodies and Zoning Hearing Boards, addressing all aspects of zoning and land development. We conduct hearings, advise boards, draft decisions, negotiate agreements and litigate disputes.
Public Sector Employment and Labor Law
Our attorneys represent school districts, boroughs, boards, commissions, authorities and other public entities in matters including collective bargaining negotiations, grievance and arbitration hearings, unemployment compensation matters, severance agreements, unfair labor practice claims, union organization and related labor disputes, trial and appellate work (state and federal), as well as compliance review for state and federal legislation and regulations. The firm has represented many municipalities in a special counsel capacity, frequently in labor and negotiations, civil service disputes and arbitrations.
Municipal Finance
For more information on Curtin and Heefner LLP’s Municipal Finance services, visit our Business & Municipal Finance practice page.
Environmental Law
For more information on Curtin and Heefner LLP’s Environmental practice, visit our Environmental Law practice page.