Nicolosi & Associates has continuously represented local governments for nearly 50 years. It is recognized as a leading firm in municipal law and finance. We offer municipal clients reliable counsel in areas as diverse as economic development issues, public finance, and zoning. The business experience and training of our attorneys provides our municipal clients with unique and creative economic development practices that allow them to succeed and prosper.
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Areas of Practice
Municipal Law
Nicolosi & Associates’ attorneys offer government clients valuable municipal law counsel based on experience from both sides of the bar.
- Ordinance drafting
- Zoning management and enforcement
- Economic development: facilitating collaboration between municipalities, developers, business, and retailers
- Traffic enforcement and DUI prosecution
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Municipal Finance
Nicolosi & Associates has taken a leadership role in expanding municipalities’ options for public finance. Our attorneys are skilled in complex statutory and regulatory requirements surrounding the establishment of special assessments and TIF districts. We also help municipalities address the intricacies of cash flow management that can significantly affect the success of economic development projects.
- Retail occupation tax rebate agreements
- Special service area financing
- General obligation bonds
- “Back-door” bonds
- Lease-back arrangements
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Government
We have helped small and large local governments develop a complete financial plan that identifies the best practices and tools to facilitate the execution of their comprehensive plans. Our attorneys and the professional staff of our affiliated development company (CPA’s, land planners, and architects) give our clients affordable access to the wide range of professionals which are needed to establish sound economic policies and allow those policies to grow in a strategic and orderly manner.
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Administrative/ Government Relations
Nicolosi & Associates provides representations in all aspects of administrative and government law including local comprehensive planning, regulatory compliance, and enforcement actions. Our attorneys are a valued resource of practical business expertise for municipal governments, bringing special insight into the development and applications of local government procedures and operations.
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