Conflicts Counsel/advisory Legal Rent Leveling Board Attorney, ABC Board (Request For Proposal)

Description: Seeking request for proposals from law firms licensed to practice law in the state of new jersey that wish to provide general municipal legal advice whenever conflicts arise with any current municipal attorney including but not limited to general counsel, which would prevent them from representing the city. The successful firm must have significant experience in representing new jersey municipalities in all aspects of municipal law including but not limited to litigation services to the city’s rent leveling board, abc board, and conflict resolution. The successful firm will provide the city and/or the boards with legal guidance relating to, but not necessarily limited to: 1. Legal research and or advisory opinions as needed. 2. Research and draft ordinances and/or resolutions 3. Represent the city in litigation in federal and state courts and administrative forums. 4. Review and/or draft contracts, ordinances, and resolutions as needed. 5. Represent the city and/or the board in rent control matters in federal and state courts and administrative forums. 6. Address all citizen inquiries. 7. Review and/or draft rent control resolutions and ordinances. 8. Attend meetings of the boards. 9. Attend meetings of the city council and/or council committees upon request. 10. Conduct programs on specified rent control issues for appropriate elected officials, city employees, or other persons upon request. See attached file.