Local & Municipal
Zoning & Land Use
Our firm’s location in Pennsylvania’s state capital, coupled with the prior experience of many of our attorneys, makes us an ideal partner in Pennsylvania local municipal practice. HMS Legal attorneys act as solicitor and special counsel for large and small municipalities and municipal authorities, especially those encountering complex water, wastewater, land development, and energy issues. We also advise Pennsylvania municipalities with respect to the regulation, licensing, and operation of electric distribution systems and generation projects.
In our capacity as solicitor and special counsel, we advise our municipal clients in areas such as:
HMS Legal provides advice and guidance to municipal clients and developers with respect to zoning and land use issues. We act as Solicitors to municipalities and local planning commissions. In addition to representing clients in land use matters, the firm has experience from a planning perspective by serving as voting members of local, county, and regional planning commissions.
Our representation extends to matters such as:
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