Practice Areas
BEH has more combined expertise and experience in key areas of local government law than any other firm in Oregon.
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We provide expert general advice on public meetings, public records, government ethics, election law, intergovernmental agreements, constitutional law, local ordinances and charters.
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We have extensive experience in land use matters, including development review, appeals, enforcement of conditions, and drafting codes. We also serve as hearings officers for a number of jurisdictions.
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We assist clients with a full range of labor and employment matters, including independent investigations, BOLI/EEOC complaints, and labor contract negotiations, arbitrations, and administrative hearings.
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We routinely handle litigation on various municipal law matters in both state and federal courts, as well as appeals at the Court of Appeals and the Land Use Board of Appeals, and proceedings before a variety of administrative agencies.
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We regularly work closely with clients to ensure compliance with applicable public contracting laws and assist them with disputes that arise during the contracting process as well as the administration of contracts.
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We prepare, review, and negotiate key provisions in complex purchase and sale agreements and financing agreements, and assist with a wide variety of other real property issues.
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We are well-versed in local budget law and legal issues associated with municipal financing.
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We have extensive experience dealing with legal issues that pertain to the planning, construction, and operation of municipal utilities, including water and wastewater, electrical, and broadband utilities.
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We advise our clients on urban renewal issues, enterprise zones, reimbursement districts, and other strategic financing options.
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We routinely advise police and other public safety officers about constitutional issues related to their daily duties.