Public and municipal law clients constitute a significant segment of P&A’s client base. All P&A attorneys have devoted the majority of their careers to the practice of municipal law. We provide our clients with experience and expertise in virtually every legal matter arising in these areas, including, among several others: * Representing public and municipal entities in litigation before all courts and agencies * Real estate transactions * Utility matters * Land use and zoning * Comprehensive Permits * Labor * Advising local boards on issues relating to hearings and procedures, open meeting law, or other topics * Historical preservation * Water, sewer, and solid waste issues * Town Meetings * Wetlands and conservation * Charter Commissions * Appellate Tax Board/Assessors * Licensing * Drafting and review of documents, covenants, and other legal instruments * Drafting and review of by-laws and other rules, regulations, policies and laws * Municipal finance issues such as laws governing budgetary appropriations and the like This list is by no means all-inclusive. P&A prides itself as a leader in Massachusetts public and municipal law. We are well-equipped to handle the legal affairs of a public or municipal client of any size.