Government Law

Ramhofer Garcia provides effective representation to private clients before all levels of government and to local government clients in need of expert outside counsel support. Whether you’re an individual appearing before a public agency requesting approvals, lobbying for changes to the law or seeking a government contract, our experienced and well-regarded attorneys can help and have done so before city, county, special district, and federal and state governing bodies and agencies. Additionally, with years of insider-experience in government law, the firm is well equipped to support local government organizations in a variety of practice areas, including labor and employment law, general litigation, and government affairs. Our attorneys are highly experienced in providing day-to-day legal advice and representation to elected officials, government staff, advisory and quasi-judicial boards.

We take pride in representing private clients before government staff, governing bodies and government agencies on matters such as:

• - Local code amendments.
• - Land use and zoning approvals.
• - Quasi-judicial hearings.
• - Grievance proceedings.
• - Personnel Boards.
• - Code compliance.
• - Fine mitigations.
• - Public private partnerships.
• - Zoning variances.

We bring with us a wide breadth of knowledge on the everyday issues facing local government attorneys, such as:

• - Public records.
• - Sunshine law.
• - Ethics laws and conflicts of interest.
• - Labor and employment law.
• - Home rule.
• - Special assessments and special taxing districts.
• - Land use and zoning.
• - Government affairs and advocacy.
• - Tort litigation.