Municipal Law

Andrews and Beard attorneys represent a number of Pennsylvania municipalities and municipal entities, from counties, cities, boroughs, and townships to municipal water, redevelopment, and other authorities. To assist municipal clients, we not only provide representation at public meetings but also for a broad array of special purposes, including land use disputes, labor negotiations, ordinance and resolution drafting, and real estate matters.

Our expertise in municipal law includes:

Ordinance and resolution drafting

Negotiating labor contracts

Employment discrimination

Taxation issues

Land use, zoning, and subdivision questions

Real estate transactions

Public records, open meeting requirements

Act 48 distressed municipality provisions

Eminent domain