The legal field of government law can be very complicated, covering such issues as land use, open meetings, public records, contracting, Constitutional issues, and public ethics. The Offices of William R. Seligmann have been practicing in the government law field since 1985, and have the experience to help you.
Who can the Offices of William R. Seligmann represent?
The Offices of William R. Seligmann represent both government agencies and individuals who are facing legal challenges from government agencies. We believe in the role of government but we also understand that citizens often need a hand in dealing with State and Local government agencies.
What types of cases have we handled?
As government law attorneys, our firm has handled a number of cases impacting both everyday citizens and governmental agencies. Some of the issues our clients are facing include:
- Land use matters
- Complying with open meeting laws
- Prosecuting and defending tort claims
- Matters regarding public records issues
- Ethical issues
- Public works contracts
- Eminent domain issues
- Inverse condemnation matters
- Code enforcement
What is our experience handling government law issues?
We have been practicing government law for over thirty years; and we know how to work with all types of State and Local government agencies. Mr. Seligmann has served as a City Attorney for most of those thirty years, and has handled cases involving Caltrans and other State agencies, as well numerous cities, counties and local agencies. During his years of practice, Mr. Seligmann has also been active in a number of organizations dedicated to advancing the practice of government law, and is a former Chair of the Executive Committee of the Public Law Section of the State Bar. He has been a lecturer on such topics as government tort litigation, subdivision law and public ethics; and he has served as a consultant and reviewer on a number of legal publications involving the practice of government law, including the California Municipal Law Handbook, and California Land Use Practice.
Whether you serve a government entity or you are a private citizen who is facing a legal issue that may require a government law attorney, contact the Offices of William R. Seligmann. We have years of experience dealing with all types of government law issues and we will work aggressively to ensure you get the representation to which you are entitled.
Contact our offices at (831) 423-8383.
