Public Agency Law

Since its formation in 1974, Brown Winfield Canzoneri Abram Inc. (BWCA) lawyers have served as city attorney, redevelopment agency counsel, special counsel, or general counsel for numerous cities, counties, redevelopment agencies, housing authorities, joint powers authorities, and school/college districts. We currently act as the City Attorney for the cities of Cerritos, La Canada Flintridge, Monterey Park, and San Dimas.

As special counsel to public agencies on both litigation and transactional matters, we work closely with in-house counsel and develop strategies to ensure successful resolution of the agency's project or lawsuit. Our experience as in-house public agency counsel enables us to work effectively with agency staff members and elected officials.

As our role as City Attorney, we strive to develop a close, effective, and enjoyable relationship with the City Manager and City staff. From that relationship, we can become part of the team to accomplish the goals and objectives established by the City Council and City Manager.

Public Agency Advisory

Members of BWCA regularly attend meetings of: City Councils, Planning Commissions, Board of Supervisors, Joint Powers Authorities, Personnel Boards and Redevelopment Commissions.

Public Agency Transactional

From drafting ordinances and resolutions to creating comprehensive redevelopment plans, DDAs, General Plans and Specific Plans, BWCA's transactional experience enables us to be an active participant in the physical shaping, evolution and development of the communities we represent.

Our balance of public and private side representation has also allowed us to refine the art of creating and implementing successful public/private partnerships which has become one hallmark of our practice.

Public Agency Litigation

The firm has experience in virtually all aspects of civil litigation involving public entities. The firm's greatest value to its clients is the ability to apply pressure tenaciously through the litigation process while aggressively pursuing and capitalizing on opportunities to settle disputes without the need for extended and expensive litigation. Our litigation expertise includes: