Running a government is tough, but with Raimondo & Sundquist, we provide the resources elected officials and public bodies need to navigate challenges and face issues head-on. As municipal lawyers, we have helped organizations navigate a wide range of legal challenges as they provide services to their residents, from complex union negotiations to shared service agreements.
We have been in your shoes. As former municipal officials, Raimondo & Sundquist LLP has the practical experience and expertise to provide your municipality the guidance and solutions you need, when you need it. No matter what manner of challenge presents itself, Raimondo & Sundquist LLP helps every municipality work to achieve its goals.
Our Municipal Law Services
We have worked with local and state governments on issues such as:
- Personnel & Human Resources Management: Municipal employees are the heart of every community, and managing them isn’t always simple. We help municipalities draft policies, handle employee grievances, and ensure compliance with state and federal law.
- Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiation and Union Resource Management: Negotiating with unions isn’t easy. Our attorneys represent municipalities at the bargaining table, helping them reach fair agreements that respect both public employees and taxpayer sources. We also assist with contract interpretation, grievance procedures, and day-to-day labor relations issues that often follow.
- Development of local laws and home rule legislation: Strong local laws start with clear foundations. We assist municipalities in drafting ordinances, resolutions, and home rule legislation designed to meet local needs while complying with state law.
- Tax Certiorari proceedings: When property owners challenge their assessments, the stakes are high for both sides. We defend municipalities in tax certiorari cases, ensuring fair property valuations and protecting essential local revenue.
- Land use, planning, & zoning: Few areas of municipal law draw as much attention as land use and zoning. We counsel planning boards, zoning boards of appeal, and town councils on everything from site plan approvals to special permits.
- Environmental issues, including superfund, permitting, and compliance: Environmental challenges can seem overwhelming, especially when state and federal agencies get involved. We help municipalities deal with various issues, including compliance, permitting, and remediation.
- Creation of special taxing and improvement districts: Public projects often need funding mechanisms that go beyond the general budget. We assist with forming and maintaining special districts, whether for fire protection, water, sewer, lighting, or improvement projects, ensuring compliance with statutory procedures and fiscal accountability, every step of the way.
- Capital projects & purchasing: Major municipal projects demand careful planning and strict adherence to procurement law. We help clients draft bid documents, review contracts, and ensure their purchasing practices comply with New York’s General Municipal Law.
- State & federal litigation: When disputes become lawsuits, we stand ready to defend your municipality in court. Our attorneys handle a wide range of cases, including employment disputes, land use appeals, and constitutional challenges.
Contact Our Municipal Lawyers in Buffalo, NY Today
Here at Raimondo & Sundquist LLP, we want to see your municipal government succeed. Contact our knowledgeable and dedicated Buffalo municipal lawyers today for an initial consultation.
