State and Local Government

We are equipped to handle a broad range of issues for clients at the local, state and national levels. Our attorneys represent clients in matters in connection with countless state and federal agencies and programs, such as law enforcement agencies, the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Medicare and Medicaid, Social Security, Environmental Protection Agencies, Tennessee Department of Revenue, and many others. We advise clients in situations where action, or inaction, of a government agency or availability of a government program affects or potentially affects them.

Examples of our recent administrative law work includes:

• Municipal finance and taxation issues
• Zoning and Land Use
• Certificates of Need (CON)
• Beer Permits and Liquor Licenses
• Government Tax Incentive - Payment-in-Lieu of Taxes (PILOT)
• Environmental Penalties
• State and Federal Tax Appeals

Several of our attorneys who practice in the governmental area have held both elected and appointed high-level governmental positions. By combining governmental experience with expertise in tax, banking and finance, insurance, real estate, environmental, governmental and litigation, we are able to provide excellent, comprehensive service to clients throughout Tennessee.