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Collectively, members of the Knox Firm have more than 100 years of 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 up-to-date on the various developments and trends affecting our clients’ interests, and have practical, hands-on experience in the full range of relevant legal matters including:
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, 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 drafting official statements to ensure 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 |
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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Representation in grievance processing, labor arbitration and all types of 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 |
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 |
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 |
Workers' Compensation
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Defense of work injury claims |
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Counsel on prevention and loss control |
Bankruptcy
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Obtaining relief from stay regarding outstanding taxes and debts |
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Collection of outstanding taxes and debts |
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Consultation in regard to collection practices |
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