Public Law Practice

The Firm’s clients include some of the largest municipalities and counties in the State of New Jersey, as well as numerous municipal utility authorities, boards of education, planning and zoning boards, economic development authorities, and other public groups at every level of municipal, county and State government. We have specialized knowledge and experience in the unique areas of local government and local government relations. A sampling of the Firm’s services to its public clients includes the drafting and/or preparation of contracts, bid specifications, ordinances and board resolutions as well as the handling of bid protests, tax appeal litigation and defense of any and all claims filed against the public entity.  Specifically, the Firm advises its public clients on all aspects of compliance with both Federal and State laws, such as the Open Public Meetings Act (“OPMA”), Open Public Records Act (“OPRA”), the Municipal Land Use Law, the Local Public Contracts Law, among others. Our attorney’s offer a comprehensive range of services to their public clients, including ordinance drafting, zoning and land use, tax appeals, public employment matters, litigation, public contracts, public bidding, construction, utilities, and compliance with Open Public Records Act and Open Public meeting laws. We have extensive experience in local government, having served as general counsel for several municipalities and other governmental entities. 

In addition, Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC provides guidance in environmental and land use issues, including condemnation.