Municipal Law

Municipal law is our firm’s signature specialty, and we have represented cities in San Diego County longer than any other local firm. The attorneys at the firm combine over 100 years of municipal law experience.

Members of the firm presently serve as the City Attorney to the following cities:

  • The City of El Cajon
  • The City of Imperial Beach

The firm also represents other public agencies such as fire protection districts, water districts, and other special districts. The firm’s attorneys currently serve as special counsel for the cities of Chula Vista, El Centro, Escondido, National City, and Santee.

Our areas of expertise include the following:

  • Coastal Issues
  • Code Enforcement
  • Constitutional Issues
  • Elections
  • Environmental Law
  • Ethics & Conflicts of Interest
  • Fees, Taxes & Assessments
  • Land Use, Planning and Zoning
  • Open Meetings
  • Ordinance & Resolution Drafting
  • Parliamentary Procedure
  • Public Contracts & Bidding
  • Public Finance
  • Public Records Act
  • Successor Agencies to Redevelopment and Housing

Our Municipal Law team members are known for providing excellent service to public agency clients based with their knowledge, experience, and personalized approach to providing services.