Municipal Law for the Public

New Jersey Municipal Law Attorneys Offer Counsel to Citizens and Businesses

Experienced lawyers represent homeowners and companies in the Jackson area on issues involving zoning, regulation and litigation

Municipal law governs the operation of cities and towns and regulates the delivery of essential services to local citizens. By controlling police, fire departments, public schools and garbage pickup, municipal law significantly affects a community’s quality of life. But when zoning decisions clash with private property rights, parking restrictions impede commerce, and elections subvert democratic rule, citizens have a right to have their voices heard and take legal action. Gertner Murphy LLC represents residents and businesspeople in towns and cities in the Jackson area and throughout New Jersey in legal cases involving the municipalities they live and work in. We will uphold your rights against governmental overreach.

Skilled counselors advise clients on a range of municipal law issues

At our firm, we handle a range of legal issues for homeowners and business owners when decisions made by local government bodies affect them. These include:

Boundary changes

Economic development

Elections

Environmental law

Financial affairs

Governing bodies

Ordinance drafting

Building & construction

Elected officials

Eminent domain

Employment law,

Ethics

Litigation

Utilities and water

Any time a local government acts, there is a potential for it to violate the rights of local citizens. Our attorneys protect your rights against municipal actions that may involve legislation, regulation and other government action.

Proven litigators defend residents against eminent domain proceedings

Too often, economic development that would benefit a small group of developers and investors is forced through local government. Building projects that destroy local businesses and force residents out of their homes are approved in the name of progress. Governments often try to take private property or force its sale through a doctrine called eminent domain.

While government is allowed to purchase your land at market value for certain public uses or improvements, there are constitutional limits on that right. Our attorneys fight eminent domain on your behalf, challenging the city or town and arguing that their taking of your land to give to a private developer is an unlawful taking under the Constitution. If eminent domain is upheld, we will strive to ensure you receive fair market value for your property.

Contact a trusted New Jersey law firm representing residents in municipal litigation

Gertner Murphy LLC upholds the rights of homeowners and businesspeople throughout New Jersey against local government actions. To schedule a free consultation at our Jackson office, call us at 848-206-5991 or contact our firm online. 

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