For municipalities and other local governments and public entities in the Hudson Valley and throughout New York State, the business of governance frequently presents challenges that are difficult or novel. Local governments require experienced counsel to successfully navigate the challenges that arise.

At J&G Law, LLP our New York municipal attorneys have been providing legal services to local governments in the Hudson Valley for nearly 60 years. Our depth of knowledge and extensive experience provide seasoned guidance and effective solutions for our clients. Local government representation is an honor and an opportunity for us to help make our representative democracy work the way it was intended. We represent towns and villages, libraries, housing authorities, fire districts, land banks, and local development corporations. We also handle all legal matters pertaining to approvals, contracts, and construction or expansion for many libraries in the Hudson Valley.

Since 1982, our law firm has enjoyed the highest rating available for legal competency and integrity from Martindale-Hubbell, Inc. We are included in the Bond Buyer’s Municipal Marketplace (The Red Book) and our municipal bond opinions are accepted by all New York State government agencies (e.g., Environmental Facilities Corp.)

We currently represent 25 municipalities or municipal boards as general or special counsel, ten libraries, fire districts, land banks and local development corporations.