Louisiana Municipalities Treading Water as They Operate Under a Plethora of Statues, Regulations, and Administrative Rulings

April 12 06:08 2019

Louisiana municipalities certainly have their work cut out for them as they operate under a plethora of statues, regulations, and administrative rulings – making the jobs of public officials and their employees more difficult as the years (and the municipal laws) go on. So how do they navigate through the wide range of issues that arise? It is vital for all municipalities to work with an experienced team of municipal law experts who know what they are doing when it comes to providing legal representation for various issues, including but not limited to:

  • Negotiation
  • Public finance
  • Land use and development
  • Public contracting
  • Public records
  • Electric utilities
  • Municipal court prosecution and operations
  • Ordinance drafting
  • And more


Why would a municipality need an attorney?

A municipality looks to their attorney for guidance and leadership relating to legal matters that impact the city. Essentially, a team of municipal law experts is necessary to provide legal protections for the city – helping to handle a range of issues through their expertise on a wide range of legal topics. Pamela Breedlove at Breedlove Law Firm has been practicing law in Louisiana and throughout Georgia since 1992.

Breedlove Law Firm explained, “When an issue arises – from a problem relating to public bid laws to governmental ethics to enacting ordinances and resolutions – it’s crucial for municipalities to have a trusted attorney on-hand to help them navigate through complex municipal laws.”

What should be considered when choosing a municipal law firm?

Municipal law is complex and requires a deep understanding with how municipal government operates when it comes to decision-making and sharing information with the general public. The most important consideration is how much experience any given municipal law firm has when it comes to representing local governments. The second most important consideration is how much time and resources the municipal law firm has to respond to your needs.

Breedlove Law Firm expressed, “Local governments need a municipal law firm who are able to ensure they’re following statutory and constitutional law. When choosing a law firm for your municipality, make sure they understand all aspects of your community – from legal to political to financial and everything in between.”

Breedlove Law Firm is familiar with the following:

  • The Local Government Budget Act
  • The Governmental Code of Ethics
  • Public Records Law
  • Open Meetings Law
  • The Lawrason Act
  • Louisiana Legislative Auditor Requirements
  • Louisiana State Bond Commission Requirements
  • Ordinance Drafting and Publication Requirements
  • Governmental Employment
  • Other Municipal Law Issues


About Breedlove Law Firm

Pamela Breedlove, an attorney at Breedlove Law Firm, has been licensed to practice law in Louisiana and throughout Georgia since 1992. In 2005, Pam decided to expand her litigation practice to include compliance work in local government and healthcare. In 2012, she opened Breedlove Law Firm. She is currently a member of the American Bar Association, the Shreveport Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association, and the Federal Fifth Circuit Bar Association.

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