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Public Entities

State, county and municipal public entities in New Jersey have been a core segment of Greenbaum’s client roster for decades. This representation encompasses the State and numerous municipalities throughout New Jersey, as well as municipal authorities, public universities, public-private partnerships, and other governmental bodies. The broad scope of our work on behalf of public entities includes defensive litigation, regulatory counseling, redevelopment initiatives, municipal law matters, and employment matters.

Areas of Focus

  • Public entity liability and applicability of immunities
  • Tort liability including defense of claims under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act
  • Defense of civil rights claims under Section 1983
  • Litigation counsel
  • Redevelopment counsel
  • Special Improvement Districts
  • Public-private partnerships 
  • Urban redevelopment projects
  • Transit-oriented development 
  • Employment counseling, compliance guidance and litigation
  • Defense of claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, and the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act
  • Defense of Title IX claims 
  • Renewable energy and sustainability initiatives
  • Regulatory protocol for environmental resources
  • Arbitration and mediation services