Public Agencies
Baker Manock & Jensen's industry expertise is known throughout the Central Valley. Responsive and always putting your business first, we can handle all your legal needs.
Services Offered
Governing Board
- Ralph M. Brown Act compliance
- Conflicts of interest and disclosure statements
- Public Records Act and privacy issues
- Governing Board regulations and policies
- Legislative issues
Real Property
- Acquisition, development, and disposition of real property
- CEQA and zoning issues
- LAFCO Law
- Purchase and sale agreements, leasing and easement issues
- Eminent domain litigation
Employment
- Development and implementation of personnel policies
- Employment agreements
- Employee discipline and litigation
Public Contracts
- Negotiation and drafting of contracts for public improvements, professional services, and other operating requirements
- Compliance with competitive bidding laws
- Contract disputes and construction claims, including arbitration, litigation and alternative dispute resolution
Business and Financial Issues
- Imposition of fees, assessments and taxes
- General counsel representation on financing mechanisms, including bonds and certificates of participation
Environmental Regulations
- Counseling and litigation services in a wide array of environmental issues, including water quality, wastewater discharge, air quality, toxics, and CEQA
Water Law
- Formation and reorganization of Districts
- Negotiation of long-term water supply contracts with state and local agencies as well as with the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation
General counsel to public agencies
- Litigation of numerous water rights issues in both state and federal courts
- Advising clients in connection with issues arising under the Federal Endangered Species Act