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Members of Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. have extensive experience working with cities, townships, boroughs, and public authorities and understand the special issues you face. We pool our vast breadth of knowledge to produce favorable and cost-effective results for our clients.
Our attorneys keep current on the various developments and trends affecting
your interests, and have practical, hands-on experience in the full range of
relevant legal disciplines.
State & Local Government
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Counsel on all matters of municipal liability and immunity |
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Provide counsel on parliamentary procedures for public meetings |
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Draft and resolve matters involving municipal procurement, including public bidding issues |
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Counsel on housing and urban development issues |
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Advise on general aviation legal matters and public utility law |
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Counsel regarding eminent domain matters |
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Provide general counsel to water and sewer authorities |
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Advise on compliance with the Municipality Authorities Act, Sunshine Act, Public Official and Employees Ethics Act and Right-To-Know Law |
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Provide counsel on port related matters |
Finance
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Serve as bond and underwriters' counsel |
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Ensure compliance with Local Government Unit Debt Act |
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Document finance transaction for General Obligation Bonds,
Revenue Bonds, Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Specialized Facilities Bonds and Industrial Development Bonds |
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Provide opinions regarding the validity, security and tax exempt status of bonds, notes and leases |
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Assist in reviewing official statements to
enable compliance with federal securities disclosure laws |
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Monitor arbitrage regulations |
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Advise public bodies on federal tax compliance issues |
Workers' Compensation
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Defense of work
injury claims |
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Counsel on loss control and
prevention |
Labor & Employment
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Negotiate collective bargaining agreements |
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Provide guidance on bargaining unit issues, and all union-related issues |
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Represent in grievance processing, labor
arbitration and all matters before the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board |
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Advise and counsel on all aspects of employment law |
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Representation in EEOC and PHRC discrimination claims, unemployment compensation and OSHA matters and before other administrative agencies |
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Prepare employment-related documents and agreements |
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Train and update management and supervisors on critical workplace issues |
Zoning & Land Use/Environmental
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Act as solicitor for governing bodies and zoning hearing boards in connection with variance requests, subdivision applications and rezoning petitions |
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Provide counsel on environmental compliance issues related to publicly owned/operated wastewater treatment facilities |
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Assist public bodies with Act 537/sewage facilities issues |
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Represent public bodies in buying, selling or developing potentially contaminated property |
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Negotiate and prepare administrative
contracts |
Litigation
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Defend liability, civil rights, discrimination, employee benefit and whistle blower claims |
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Defend and prosecute contract claims |
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Provide representation in alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation |
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Counsel on debarment of public contractors |
Bankruptcy
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Obtaining relief from stay regarding outstanding taxes and debts |
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Collect outstanding taxes and debts |
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Consult on collection practices |
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