JRG Attorneys at Law is experienced on both sides of public agency laws and regulations. JRG has extensive experience serving as general counsel or special counsel and representing and advising public agencies, cities, counties, special districts, utility agencies, regulatory agencies, educational and school agencies, health care organizations, elected officials, governing boards, executives, and staff on the legal issues that arise in governmental operations. We have a solid understanding of the legal aspects of various areas of law that affect public agencies.
JRG understands the importance of responsiveness, accessibility, and proactive legal counsel. Our attorneys are prepared to attend regular and special meetings, advise staff on emerging legal issues, review and prepare ordinances, resolutions, agreements, and policies, and provide timely day-to-day legal guidance.
Public Agency Services
- Brown Act compliance and governance
- California Public Records Act (PRA)
- Permit Streamlining Act
- Conflicts of interest and ethics
- Prevailing wage rules
- Collective bargaining
- Administrative liability
- Land use, planning, general plans, housing element law, zoning
- California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
- Contract drafting, negotiation, and review
- Personnel and employment matters
- Risk management
- Administrative proceedings
- Litigation
- Real estate transactions
- Leasing
- National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA)