State Local & Municipal LawAbernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Joplin, P.C. traces its roots to 1876, making it one of the oldest law firms in the southwest.
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State Local & Municipal Law

Our lawyers and staff are committed to working as a team to deliver legal services of unsurpassed quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.

Our lawyers and staff are committed to working as a team to deliver legal services of unsurpassed quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.

State Local & Municipal Law

Government has a long history of representing municipalities, economic development corporations, special utility districts, rural water corporations and other governmental entities during periods of rapid growth and expansion. Assisting some of the fastest growing municipalities in the United States with transitioning from general law to home rule cities has given the firm expertise in all the policies, rules, regulations, ordinances and charter drafting that allow a municipality to maximize its value to its citizens. The firm has specialized in handling development issues such as tax and economic incentives for multiple sports arenas and retail venues. Contact an experienced governmental law attorney at Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Joplin, P.C., to learn how we can help you.

Our representation covers a wide range of matters, including:

  • Annexation
  • Contract development
  • Employment relations
  • Zoning and land use
  • Eminent domain issues
  • Environmental regulation
  • Civil rights
  • Public information issues
  • Inter governmental agreements
  • Municipal court prosecution
  • Regulatory and tax matters
  • Open meetings advice
  • Open records advice
  • Ordinance and charter drafting
  • Constitutional law
  • Border disputes
  • Transitioning from General Law to Home Rule Cities

Contact an Experienced Governmental Relations Attorney

Our law firm is unique in its ability to assist with any matter requiring knowledge of and relationships with governmental agencies. Our growing network of governmental contacts, and our many years acting as a public agency lawyer, give us unusual access and an understanding of how local governments function. We use our experience to provide exceptional legal representation. Contact a governmental law lawyer with rare experience and knowledge. Call Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Joplin, P.C.

Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Joplin, P.C., traces its roots to 1876, making it one of the oldest law firms in the southwest. Located in McKinney, Texas, the firm has grown to be one of the largest in Collin County. We serve clients throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, including those in cities such as Frisco, Allen, Plano, and Wylie.


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