Constitutional & Government Law Attorneys | Hnasko Gilbert

PRACTICE AREA

Constitutional Law, Legislative Affairs & Government Entity Defense

We represent governmental entities, public officials, and legislative bodies in the full range of litigation and counseling for matters that are unique to the public sector and require not only litigation skill but a practical understanding of the workings of government. We work as trusted counsel to the entities and officials we represent providing the same direct, senior-level attention in all matters.

OUR EXPERIENCE

Defense of state and local governmental entities against federal and state constitutional challenges.

Constitutional Litigation

Advising legislative bodies and officials on procedural, constitutional, and separation-of-powers issues, including matters of legislative privilege, rulemaking, and the appropriations process.

Legislative Services

Appropriations and Public Finance Disputes

Litigation and counseling involving the allocation, expenditure, and oversight of public funds.

Defense of governmental entities and public employees under the Tort Claims Act, including immunity, notice, and damages-cap issues unique to claims against public bodies.

Governmental Conduct Act Matters

Defense of governmental entities in disputes arising under public records and open meetings laws, balancing transparency obligations against legitimate confidentiality and security interests.

Public Records Litigation

Counseling and defense of public officials and employees on ethics, conflict-of-interest, and standards-of-conduct issues arising under the Act.

Government Tort Defense