Jordan Schrader Ramis PC has one of the largest local government practices in Oregon. Our public clients include a wide range of government agencies, including cities, counties, special districts, school districts, and public transit districts. In addition, because of our extensive experience in the local government arena, we are able to represent private business, developers, and construction clients in their relations with government agencies. Our services include:

Municipal and Local Government

• Ordinances and resolutions
• Open meetings and public records
• Intergovernmental agreements, functional consolidations
• Infrastructure financing
• Negotiation of public contracts
• Ethics rules interpretation and training
• Preparation of legislation and lobbying
• Formation and consolidation of special districts
• Incorporation of cities
• Budget and public finance

Construction

• Construction contracting and public bidding, including bid protests
• Construction litigation and claims

Litigation

• Condemnations/eminent domain
• Defense of public officials
• Creditor claims

Land Use

• Comprehensive planning
• Land use and development
• Development agreements
• Land use process training
• Easements, rights-of-way, and dedications

Employment

• Personnel policies and practices, including staff training and seminars
• Employment
• Labor negotiations

Environmental and Natural Resources

• Water rights
• Renewable energy
• Wetlands
• Water quality
• Brownfields redevelopment
• Hazardous waste disposal and cleanup

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