Local Government

With decades of experience representing units of local government, Sumrell Sugg attorneys are well-versed in all areas of law pertaining to governmental matters.  Our attorneys represent a wide variety of governmental and quasi-governmental entities including cities, counties, water and sewer districts, hospital authorities, and solid waste authorities.

We advise local government boards and management staff on all issues of public administration including:

• Open meetings laws

• Public records laws

• Zoning, subdivision, and land development

• Public utilities and infrastructure development and financing

• Enactment of ordinances and resolutions

• Annexations

• Environmental issues

• Employment and personnel issues

• Government benefits, including retirement plans and health insurance

• Interactions and agreements with other governmental entities