YMFZ has a long history of representing municipal entities throughout Pennsylvania. Since our founding, we have served as general solicitor and special counsel to townships, boroughs, school districts, and municipal authorities, providing legal support on day-to-day governance and complex public-sector projects.

Comprehensive Municipal Law Services

Our municipal attorneys are well-versed in state and local government law, with significant experience in:

• Public meeting and governance compliance (Sunshine Act)

• Right-to-Know Law and open records requests

• Public bidding and procurement procedures

• Zoning, land use, and code enforcement

• Ordinance drafting and review

Real Estate, Eminent Domain & Infrastructure Projects

We regularly advise public entities on:

• Real estate acquisition and disposition

• Eminent domain proceedings for public infrastructure and redevelopment

• Public construction projects and related contracting

• Environmental and land use compliance

Labor, Litigation, and Regulatory Representation

YMFZ also provides counsel on labor and employment matters for municipalities, including:

• Labor arbitrations and grievance resolution

• Employment disputes and personnel policies

• Litigation involving public entities

We have also represented a large publicly traded utility company in litigation and regulatory matters and have experience appearing before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC).

With deep knowledge of municipal law and a practical approach to public governance, YMFZ helps local governments operate effectively, lawfully, and in the public interest.