State & Local Government
Our Expertise
When disputes arise, our litigators prosecute and defend constitutional, statutory, and contract claims in Virginia circuit courts, the Supreme Court of Virginia, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. We handle procurement challenges, land use and zoning appeals, construction and facilities disputes, employment matters involving public entities, and claims that test the boundaries of local authority under the Dillon Rule. The mix of trial strength and day-to-day advisory work allows us to staff leanly while maintaining focus on mission, transparency, and timetable.
On the transactional side, we structure intergovernmental agreements, real estate and development projects, public-private partnerships under the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act, and project delivery from site control through closing. Our business lawyers bring deep experience in corporate, banking, and construction to negotiate agreements that honor budget constraints, revenue models, and public-purpose findings.
We regularly serve as outside general counsel to public entities across the Commonwealth. Our work spans parliamentary procedure, board governance, and ethics training; compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and public records requirements; and guidance under the Virginia Conflicts of Interests Act (VCIA). We help plan and run procurements under the Virginia Public Procurement Act, address vendor questions and protests, and document selections that align with statutory authority and local ordinances.
