Authored Articles & Publications Dec 28, 2020
Partner Jack Clarke Honors Colleague John Brown
Riverside Lawyer Magazine Feature on Brown, the Krieger Meritorious Service Award Winner
Special districts are facing greater regulation and enforcement, making it more important than ever to understand the rules and assure strict compliance. Best Best & Krieger LLP attorneys have extensive experience advising boards of directors as they navigate through high-profile, complex decisions — and the contentious public meetings and hearings that can be a part of that process.
Regarded as a leading law firm in advising special districts, BB&K regularly serves as general and special counsel to public entities throughout California. We apply deep regulatory knowledge and legal acumen to help clients optimize opportunities, overcome challenges and reduce their legal exposure.
Serving as general and special counsel to all levels of public entities, we advise municipalities, utilities, planning commissions, local agency formation commissions, transportation commissions, water agencies and a wide variety of other public entities. We offer comprehensive guidance on all matters involving special district services, day-to-day operations, governance and regulation. These include interpretation and application of the Ralph M. Brown Act (open meeting law), Public Records Act requirements, notices, agendas, rules regarding conducting meetings and other governance and procedural matters. We advise on everything from the introduction and adoption of minute orders, resolutions and ordinances through the timing and structure of public hearings and presentations to the public and election laws.
Our lawyers work with clients to assure their compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. We advise on district formation, prepare and review documentation, negotiate transactions, secure necessary regulatory approvals and permits and advocate for clients before regulatory agencies, administrative authorities and courts, resolving disputes and defending our client’s interests.
Our role as general counsel includes providing advice on the following matters:
We are also often retained by special districts to handle individual matters that require an in-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory issues, such as employment and labor issues, environmental regulatory compliance, state and local regulations and litigation.
BB&K lawyers closely monitor statutory and common law changes, stay current regarding Fair Political Practices Commission decisions and keep our clients informed of changes.
Riverside Lawyer Magazine Feature on Brown, the Krieger Meritorious Service Award Winner
Orange County Cities Seeking Guidance, According to News Reports
Municipal Management Association of Southern California
BB&K Workshop via Webinar
San Diego Daily Transcript Recognizes Young Professionals
California Lawyers Association’s Public Law Section Award Honors Commitment to Public Entities
Municipal Management Association of Southern California
Henry Welles and Robert Hargreaves Selected by Palm Springs Life Magazine
BB&K Attorneys Acknowledged for Contribution in the Hermosa Beach Patch
Additional Changes to Leadership Roles
The Legal Publication Interviews Colin Coffey, Noël Caughman and Alison Bassett
Former Archer Norris Attorneys Join Firm
Public Law Attorney Joins Legal Industry Governing Body
Prayers Violated First Amendment
BB&K Webinar
BB&K Free Webinar
Annual List Recognizes Attorneys for their Achievements
Attorney Recently Merged Firm with BB&K, Sierra Sun Reports
San Diego Metro Magazine Annual List
American Association of Port Authorities
Jenkins & Hogin Merger with BB&K
Combination Creates Municipal Law Powerhouse Committed to Public Service
BB&K Free Webinar Series
BB&K Announces Promotions
Plumas County News Reports on BB&K Partner Joshua Nelson’s Consolidation Advisement
League of California Cities Webinar
The State Bar of California Public Law Section
County Counsels’ Association of California
BB&K Webinar on Short-Term Vacation Rentals Like Airbnb, VRBO, and Flipkey
BB&K Free Webinar
Based on Number of Attorneys
May Impose Increased Burdens on Public Agencies
BB&K Webinar on California Supreme Court Decision
BB&K Webinar on California Supreme Court Decision
Press-Enterprise Reports on BB&K’s Michael Maurer’s Appointment
State Supreme Court Opinion Impacts Public Agencies
The California Supreme Court Tackles Public Records vs. Attorney-Client Privilege
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Partner Paula de Sousa Mills Appointed New General Counsel of Fallbrook Public Utility District
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