When a legal issue threatens to disrupt how your city or town operates, you need guidance from people who understand how local government actually works. At Raimondo & Sundquist LLP, our Jamestown municipal lawyers help public officials and municipalities across Western New York handle everything from zoning and collective bargaining to environmental compliance and litigation, with the kind of insight that only comes from years of real municipal experience. Contact us for an initial consultation today.
Our Municipal Law Services
Here at Raimondo & Sundquist LLP, our municipal lawyers handle a wide range of municipal issues, including the following:
- Personnel and Human Resources Management: Municipal employees are the backbone of local government, but managing them can be complicated. We help towns and cities draft employee handbooks, address disciplinary issues, and ensure compliance with state and federal law.
- Collective Bargaining and Union Relations: Negotiating with labor unions can be one of the toughest parts of public administration. We’ve represented countless municipalities at the bargaining table, helping them secure fair agreements that protect both employees and taxpayers. We also assist with grievance hearings and contract interpretation when disputes arise.
- Local Law Development and Home Rule Legislation: New York’s home rule authority gives municipalities the power to govern themselves, but it’s not unlimited. We help local boards draft enforceable laws and ensure those laws comply with constitutional requirements.
- Land Use, Planning, and Zoning: From site plan reviews to zoning board appeals, our attorneys advise municipalities on how to manage growth while maintaining compliance with comprehensive plans and local law.
- Tax Certiorari Proceedings: When property owners challenge their assessments, it’s your municipality’s financial stability on the line. We defend local governments in Tax Certiorari cases to protect their tax base and prevent costly revenue losses.
- Environmental and Compliance Matters: Environmental law is a critical part of municipal governance, especially when it comes to permitting, waste management, or infrastructure projects. We counsel municipalities on compliance with SEQRA, DEC regulations, and federal environmental statutes, helping them stay ahead of potential liability.
- Special Districts, Capital Projects, and Public Procurement: We help clients form and manage special improvement districts, work with procurement laws, and draft contracts for capital projects that will stand up to legal scrutiny.
- State and Federal Litigation: When disputes escalate to litigation, our firm represents municipalities and public officials across all levels of court. Whether it’s an Article 78 proceeding, a civil rights claim, or a complex employment disputes, we bring experience and professionalism to every case.
Contact Our Municipal Lawyers in Jamestown, New York
If your municipality or public agency in Jamestown needs guidance, don’t wait for a problem to escalate. Contact Raimondo & Sundquist LLP for an initial consultation today. We understand the challenges of local government, and we’re ready to help you handle them.
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