Government Representation
Assisting local governments in New Jersey
Gluck & Allen, L.L.C. represents the governments of several cities, towns, and boroughs in New Jersey. In its capacity as municipal attorney, general counsel, or land use attorney, the firm advises local governing bodies and their boards and departments on all manner of legal issues and problems encountered both locally and on the state level. The firm also defends the municipalities it represents in all areas in litigation and trial practice.
The role of the municipal attorney
The role the municipal attorney plays depends on the size and requirements of the particular community. As needed, Gluck & Allen provides some or all of the following services to municipalities it represents:
- Give legal advice and opinions to the governing body and to related boards, commissions, and departments including police departments and boards of education
- Draft resolutions, ordinances, deeds, contracts, and other legal documents involving the municipality
- Represent the municipality’s interests in legal proceedings
- Examine the tax and assessment rolls and other tax proceedings and advise the proper municipal officers on these matters
- Attend governing body meetings and meetings of other boards and commissions, when requested
- Review governing body agendas to identify potential legal problems
- Represent the municipality in labor negotiations
- Advise the municipality regarding financial matters
- Assist in matters relating to land acquisition and development
- Prosecute cases involving ordinance violations
- Assist in ordinance codification
- Defending municipal officials and employees in professional liability cases
Insight. Action. Results.
The trusted attorneys of Gluck & Allen, L.L.C. bring their knowledge, experience, and insight to the service of local communities in New Jersey. For more information, contact them online or call 732-505-4800.
