Local Government & Special Districts

Local governments and special districts provide direct services to citizens, and in doing so, have very unique issues. These are not merely customer service related, but also deal with interlocal governmental issues, transactions and compliance.

Like our administrative practice, this is not strictly environmental. For years, we have represented fire districts whose issues range from annexation and ballot issues through interlocal agreements and legislative initiatives.

Manson Law Group provides legal services to local governments and special districts throughout the state.  This representation includes counties, municipalities, water management districts, regional water supply authority, and independent special fire control and rescue districts.  We provide services to these clients that include: 

• Complex Contractual Negotiation
• Drafting Transactional Documents
• Budgetary Issues and Appropriations
• General Counsel Services
• Levy of Ad Valorem Taxes and Non-Ad Valorem Assessments
• Levy and Use of Impact Fees
• Public Finance
• Public Records and Sunshine Law
• Annexation

Manson Law Group is actively involved in any proposed change to Chapters 189 and 191, Florida Statutes, and any legislation that may have a direct or indirect impact on local government operations. 

Our attorneys frequently represent local governments in land use and environmental matters, including acting as special counsel in court proceedings on behalf of local governments.

We also provide extensive document drafting and negotiation assistance to clients on complex matters.