A Trusted Government And Municipal Law Firm

Our team at Benavidez Law Group, P.C., has a great deal of experience with government and municipal law. In the early 1990s, when the firm was Daniel J. Hochuli & Associates, we began our representation of Arizona municipal governments with our first municipal client, the Town of Marana. Today, our firm, based in Tucson, represents numerous governmental entities, including Huachuca City, Drexel Heights Fire District, Northwest Fire District and Mount Lemmon Fire District.

Comprehensive Legal Services

Our firm’s representation of the aforementioned governmental entities includes, but is not limited to:

• Fire/special taxing district issues
• Rights and responsibilities of public employees and officers
• Personnel issues and the meet and confer process
• Municipal budget issues
• Election law
• Real estate matters
• All forms of contract and personal injury litigation
• Intergovernmental agreements
• Open meeting law and public record requirements
• Public procurement processes
• Advising public officials at public meetings

The Municipal Attorney Division at Benavidez Law Group, P.C., is the division that addresses local governmental issues and serves as town attorney, fire district attorney and special counsel. This division is headed by Thomas A. Benavidez.

A Knowledgeable And Insightful Team

Over the years, our firm’s team has become fully experienced in the municipal field, with extensive knowledge of open meeting laws, public records laws, elections, municipal condemnation, annexation, incorporation, land use and zoning, government immunity and liability, and other matters affecting local governments. As municipal lawyers, we are well aware of the particular issues surrounding the political process, and our years of experience help us resolve legal issues in a political environment.

Our many years representing cities, towns and special taxing districts gives us the unique ability to see legal issues before they become legal problems. We regularly attend seminars and conferences on municipal issues. Benavidez Law Group, P.C., has one of the most qualified and experienced law firm teams providing these services throughout Arizona, and this experience repeatedly shows itself.

Wide-Ranging Experience You Can Trust

Our firm has been involved in numerous annexations, including annexations that have been litigated. We have drafted development agreements, contracts, franchises, leases, and other documents for hundreds of issues and projects, ranging from small-scale memoranda of understanding to large-scale contracts for millions of dollars. We have successfully negotiated a large number of intergovernmental agreements with federal agencies, Pima County, Tucson and other jurisdictions, and our knowledge of the people and practices of these important jurisdictions has aided our ability to successfully negotiate with these entities.

Benavidez Law Group, P.C., does not practice in the area of financial bonding, however we regularly research and advise our municipal clients regarding fiduciary issues such as public officials’ handling of taxpayer dollars and the clients’ investment of public funds.

When Municipal Law And Employment Law Intersect

Benavidez Law Group, P.C., is qualified to advise and provide representation on municipal employment and personnel matters. We have drafted numerous contracts for employment of managers and administrators, represented clients at grievance hearings and in litigation, and drafted countless policies and procedures regarding issues including: grievances, progressive disciplinary measures, appeal procedures, and anti-discrimination policies.

Addressing Critical Election Issues

Our experience in election matters is significant, having been involved in regular elections, recall elections, candidate nominations, campaign finance reporting and referendum and initiative petitions. We have not only given advice in these areas, but we have litigated these issues a number of times. Few firms can claim this same level of experience with elections law.

Here For You When Government-Related Real Estate, Property Or Construction Matters Arise

Our real estate experience includes the negotiation and implementation of many planned developments in the area, covering issues such as infrastructure, municipal reimbursement of fees and taxes to cover the costs of infrastructure improvements, development timing and other issues. We have drafted development and pre-annexation agreements covering developments as large as 5,000 acres.

We have extensive experience in municipal construction contracts and performance assurance agreements. We have advised on public utility location and handled bidding on public works such as road construction. We have conducted extensive research and acquired extensive knowledge in the areas of right-of-way acquisition and eminent domain.

Streamlining Administration

We also have significant training and experience with municipal administration, including issues involving open meeting and public records laws. In fact, we literally advise clients on a daily basis with respect to public records and open meeting laws.

Talk To A Skilled Government And Municipal Law Attorney

If your town, city or special taxing district is looking for general counsel or representation on a specific matter, our firm would be happy to meet with you to discuss your needs. We would also be willing to meet with you if you are considering the formation of a town or a special taxing district. Our experience can help you reach your goal. Get in touch with us today by sending an email or calling 520-314-8954.