HHM Public Sector Practice Group lawyers leverage their considerable experience in public sector law to represent public officials in virtually every segment of public sector law. Our staff includes municipal solicitors and a team of attorneys with longstanding relationships with cities, counties, townships, villages, housing authorities and other quasi-government bodies.
Areas of Public Sector Practice
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Zoning
We advise public sector officials on matters related to zoning regulations, land use, approvals and appeals. We have also represented real estate developers, property owners and financial institutions in zoning-related cases.
Economic Development
Our legal counsel has helped government officials maximize their efforts to attract business and jobs. From the creation of economic development districts to negotiations over loan packages and incentives, we are well versed in all aspects of economic development.
Contract Administration / Bidding
Attorneys from our group guide policymakers in competitive bidding and contracts for critical public works projects, helping them avoid legal complications and delays.
Public Employment Law
We represent government and quasi-government agencies in all matters related to labor and personnel. Our firm also has considerable experience in employment termination litigation and in the violation and enforcement of non-compete, non-solicitation, confidentiality and trade secret agreements.
Labor & Employment Litigation
Our attorneys represent businesses, corporations and public sector entities, including municipal governments, in employment, labor and personnel matters. The firm’s experience covers various labor and employment issues, including employment discrimination claims, wrongful discharge claims, and administrative proceedings before federal and state agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board, State Employment Relations Board, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Our attorneys have also represented clients in collective bargaining, grievance, arbitration and other employment-related matters. Our attorneys represent employers in intentional tort lawsuits.
Litigation Defense
Our attorneys defend public sector clients in litigation related to tort law, employment actions, zoning regulations, civil rights statutes, environmental regulations and more.
Labor Contract Negotiation
Our legal counsel guides public sector clients in drafting and negotiating labor contracts, and in preparing for responding to strikes and other job-related actions by public employees.
Workers Compensation
Attorneys from our group enable public officials to evaluate and respond to workers compensation claims with strategies that protect taxpayer dollars. Our service in this area ranges from administrative bodies through the courts.
