The Government & Municipal Law Group at Shannon Gracey

Members of the Government & Municipal Law Group at Shannon Gracey offer extensive experience on a broad spectrum of legal issues, providing cost-efficient representation to clients in both the public and private sectors. As counsel to various local governments and political subdivisions, our attorneys assist and advise public officials, districts and departments. Our clients include cities, counties, municipalities, water districts, appraisal districts and other governmental agencies. We also represent the private sector in matters not in conflict with our governmental practice.

A Comprehensive Approach

combining the deep knowledge of regulatory and legislative issues at the local, state, and federal levels with the extensive resources of the firm, we have created a reliable, proactive and focused resource for our clients.

• Corporate - We draft agreements on behalf of municipal service providers, compliance programs and local ordinances as well as provide counsel to local governments on finance and related infrastructure matters.
  
  
• Construction – Our attorneys provide counsel on development project regulation and municipal coordination by counseling clients directly and interacting with the municipal concerns.
  
  
• Energy - We help our clients navigate the local, state and national regulations governing transactions involving urban and rural drilling, permitting, leasing, transportation and storage of oil and natural gas.
  
  
• Environmental Law / Toxic Tort - We assist clients with regulatory interpretation, environmental compliance and liability concerns.
  
  
• Real Estate / Land Use – Our attorneys utilize their in-depth knowledge to assist clients with right of way, eminent domain, condemnation, investment/development, regeneration, leasing and acquisition needs.
  
  
• Litigation / Alternative Dispute Resolution / Appellate - Our government and municipal law attorneys bring a wealth of experience and knowledge in handling, trying, mediating and arbitrating cases involving government interests. We have represented clients before administrative agencies at trial, and on appeal in disputes arising from regulatory compliance permit issuance or denial, annexation, condemnation and due process. Our attorneys have handled numerous arbitrations administered through the American Arbitration Association and have extensive experience with alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures.