Overview of Services
With more than 60 years of experience guiding public agencies through major projects, controversial issues, and ethical crises, Hanson Bridgett is one of the most experienced law firms in California in helping local agencies.
Government agencies require specialized knowledge because they operate under public scrutiny and are subject to multiple layers of local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Our long-standing relationships with agency governing boards, staff, and a diverse set of entities throughout California have given us the institutional knowledge and professional experience needed to anticipate issues that can arise and to develop strategies that address them.
Our Municipal and Public Agency practice serves as both general counsel and special counsel to dozens of public entities across the state, with particularly rich experience in city governance and the transportation & transit, water, wastewater, fire, and health care sectors.
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Amendments to Surplus Land Act Increase Clarity and Flexibility for Public Agencies
Senate Bill 747 and Assembly Bill 480 provide much-needed clarification and increased flexibility for public agencies disposing of surplus property.
Got Governance?
Steven Miller of Hanson Bridgett discusses ethics complaints against a board member and the steps to address the situation.
Inadequate Government Claims Act Notice Sinks Proposition 218 Water Rate Challenge
The Plata v. City of San Jose court decision found that the late charges were not governed by Proposition 218.
Can Board & Council Members Be Reimbursed For Internet Expenses?
Supreme Court Clarifies Application of Procedural Requirements of Proposition 218 to Revenue Measures Adopted by Initiative
Three Important New Actions Taken By San Francisco Board of Supervisors To Control Medical and Recreational Cannabis Facilities