Representation of Municipalities
Chan Vitanza has served as dedicated special counsel in all forms of municipal legislative, executive, and compliance matters, with a special focus on dispute prevention and resolution.
While plaintiffs often see municipalities as easy targets with “deep pockets,” cities recognize and understand that lawsuits and judgments can easily become “budget killers” with lasting detrimental impact on a city’s ability to provide basic services to the community. Cities are often short-staffed in their legal departments and increasingly rely on outside counsel, adding additional budgetary pressure. Our firm understands the dilemma too many cities are facing on these fronts.
While our attorneys are always ready to negotiate appropriate settlements on behalf of our clients, we are also prepared to aggressively defend against meritless or frivolous lawsuits. We have successfully negotiated settlements on behalf of numerous municipalities (often for pennies on the dollar) and regularly defend municipalities against civil lawsuits arising from city operations such as contract disputes, agency actions, intra-governmental disputes, and transit accidents.
How Chan Vitanza LLP Can Help
Chan Vitanza attorneys provide the following services to municipal clients:
- Helping protect the city’s interests through early identification of issues and proactive solutions before litigation occurs.
- Working with government departments to generate policies and procedures that can prevent claims.
- Representing city officials and agencies in emergency legal proceedings.
- Defending municipalities in a wide range of disputes, including construction issues, contract disputes, labor and employment disputes, tort liability, and insurance matters.
- Advising on matters of cybersecurity, including ransomware attacks, data breaches, legal duties to inform, and more.
Reflecting the Diversity of the Communities We Serve
Chan Vitanza is proud to be a member of The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). New York residents and municipalities are diverse. As such, it is important that municipalities have representation whose diversity reflects their own. Additionally, the firm is proud to hold Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certifications.
For more information about our municipal law and litigation practice and what we can do for you, please contact us at info@wilsonchanlaw.com.
In Powerlegal, we never charge for an initial consultation. At the free initial consultation, we will discuss the details of your potential case, the legal process and answer any questions you may have.
In Powerlegal, we never charge for an initial consultation. At the free initial consultation, we will discuss the details of your potential case, the legal process and answer any questions you may have.
In Powerlegal, we never charge for an initial consultation. At the free initial consultation, we will discuss the details of your potential case, the legal process and answer any questions you may have.
In Powerlegal, we never charge for an initial consultation. At the free initial consultation, we will discuss the details of your potential case, the legal process and answer any questions you may have.
In Powerlegal, we never charge for an initial consultation. At the free initial consultation, we will discuss the details of your potential case, the legal process and answer any questions you may have.
