Helping you uplift and strengthen the communities you serve
We provide comprehensive legal guidance to cities, counties and other public entities, equipping them with the knowledge they need to navigate the diverse challenges of governing and serving communities. With extensive experience across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska, our attorneys offer trusted advice on the day-to-day legal matters that impact municipalities, from public records and open meeting laws to contract negotiations, land use and environmental compliance.
For more than a century, we have worked closely with local governments to address sophisticated issues such as public safety, labor and employment, procurement and public works. Our team is well versed in developing policy solutions, drafting ordinances and representing municipalities in litigation and administrative proceedings. With a long history of advising governmental agencies in public finance matters, we regularly assist clients with tax levies, bond issuances and other critical funding mechanisms, aligning each financial tool with the broader goals of community growth and development.
Whether supporting infrastructure projects, advising on regulatory compliance or crafting innovative public-private partnerships, we understand the nuances of municipal operations and empower clients to operate at their best.
Rob Mecklenborg Returns to Foster Garvey as Counsel in Business & Corporate Finance Practice
9.3.25
71 Foster Garvey Attorneys Recognized Among the 2026 Best Lawyers in America; Paul Trinchero Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’
8.21.25
Foster Garvey Municipal Attorneys File Amicus Brief in Support of County Public Records Act Matter; Court Sides with County in Protecting Privileged Communications
8.19.25
Public Finance Attorneys Recognized as Top Bond Counsel (Competitive) for First Half of 2025
8.1.25
PRA Deep Dive: Contracting with Public Records in Mind
5.27.26
44th Annual Civil Service Conference
10.21.25
“So, You Want to Buy a Building? Ten Steps to Take Now to Get You on the Path to Ownership,” 2024 Annual Charter School Conference
11.14.24
Energy Northwest’s 27th Annual Public Power Forum
10.24.24
SkyCorp Ltd v. King County: Washington Appellate Court Ruling Affirms County’s Authority in Waste Regulation
8.6.24
Washington Supreme Court Sets New Criteria for Closing Public Records Requests
4.15.24
Unlocking Clean Energy Investments: New Elective Payment Credits for State and Local Governments
2.7.24
Understanding the Latest Federal Wetlands Rulings: A Guide for Property Owners and Developers
1.11.24
Model Civil Service Rules for Washington State Local Governments
9.30.24
Gentrification: Good or Bad – Differences in Perspective
11.1.19
Council Meeting Conduct and Citizen Rights under the First Amendment
11.1.19
County Charter Review Commission Proposing Changes to Housing, Inquest Rules and Office of Law-Enforcement Oversight
7.1.19
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