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Public Law

Coughlin & Gerhart's Public Law Practice Group has decades of experience representing the various levels of local government. The Public Law Practice Group works closely with the firm's Labor & Employment Practice Group and Litigation Practice Group to provide responsive and comprehensive legal representation. The Public Law Practice Group is supported by three sections:

The attorneys of the Public Law Practice Group have extensive experience before the Commissioner of Education, PERB, the Unemployment Insurance Board, Workers' Compensation Board, and many other state administrative agencies.

Education Law

The Education Law section focuses on school districts. We represent numerous school districts, both as general counsel and special counsel, on a wide variety of issues, including:

  • Personnel Matters, including 3020-a and Section 75 proceedings
  • Collective Bargaining
  • Contract Matters
  • Capital Projects
  • Special Education Cases, including IEP and Section 504 matters
  • Student Disciplinary Matters, including Superintendents' hearings
  • Personal Injury Defense
  • Defense of Civil Rights Claims
  • Tax Assessment Matters
  • Residency Issues

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Municipal Law

The Municipal Law section focuses on towns and villages. We have extensive experience representing towns and villages in a wide array of matters, including:

  • Legislative, Zoning, and Planning
  • Labor and Employment Matters, including Section 75 proceedings
  • Municipal Finance
  • Public Bidding
  • Variances or Land Subdivisions
  • Local Legislation
  • Formation of Special Districts (sewer, water, light, etc.)
  • Capital Projects
  • Tax Certiorari Cases
  • SEQRA and Environmental Issues
  • Article 78 Proceedings
  • Freedom of Information Law
  • Open Meetings Law

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Fire & Emergency Services Law

The Fire & Emergency Services Law section focuses on volunteer fire districts, fire companies, and ambulance squads. Our attorneys who represent volunteer fire districts, companies and ambulance squads routinely provide services in many areas, including:

  • Vehicle and Equipment Purchasing
  • Personnel and Disciplinary Matters
  • Contract Matters
  • Training and Fitness Issues
  • By-Law and SOP Review
  • Building Maintenance and Upgrades
  • Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker claims
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Personal Injury and Property Damage Claims
  • Interaction with Law Enforcement

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For more information, please contact the Chair of our Public Law Practice Group, Carl A. Kieper, Esq., at (607)723-9511 or 1-877-COUGHLIN, or E-mail the group at public@cglawoffices.com.