Municipal Law
Municipalities
The attorneys at Ventantonio & Wildenhain understand that the issues facing municipalities and governmental entities are constantly evolving. Local governments are increasingly expected to do more with less. Public officials are required to provide more services under elevated levels of oversight and regulation, while citizens expect such services to be provided in the most cost-effective manner.
The firm is committed to meeting the challenges faced by local governments and governmental entities with efficiency and professionalism while keeping abreast of new developments in the law. Sensitivity to the realities of local government in no way diminishes the firm’s commitment to providing the same excellent legal services enjoyed by all of its clients.
Ventantonio & Wildenhain attorneys draw upon their personal experience as elected and appointed public officials. They have served in a number of capacities, including municipal prosecutor, municipal judge, city solicitor, municipal attorney, and special counsel for litigation, redevelopment, and environmental issues.
Services include:
- Preparation and drafting of general and complex ordinances and resolutions
- Defense of general and liability matters
- Counsel and litigation for employment, public safety, and municipal police matters
- Drafting and preparation of bid documents together with review and counsel of bid and procurement procedures
- Negotiation and drafting of public contracts
- Counsel and litigation in redevelopment matters and economic development
- Defense of tax appeals
- Counsel and litigation in matters involving public utilities
- Representation of sewerage authorities and sanitation utilities
Municipal Court
Ventantonio & Wildenhain attorneys also represent members of the public in municipal court on matters involving traffic offenses and other municipal court violations. The founding partner’s experience as a municipal prosecutor and judge enables the firm to provide the highest quality of defense.
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