Governmental Relations
Governmental Relations Attorneys Serving Newport News, VA and all of Hampton Roads
The Government Relations Practice Group provides a broad range of legal services to governmental entities and public officials. The firm’s clients include local governments, authorities, agencies and other political subdivisions of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Due to our attorneys’ breadth and depth of experience in the government relations field, JBWK has developed and maintained a number of long-standing relationships with local governmental entities. For over a half century, the firm has served as general counsel for the Peninsula Airport Commission (PAC). During this time, the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (formerly Patrick Henry Airport) has grown from its beginning after World War II to its status today as a major East Coast airport serving many airlines and thousands of passengers each month.
Another half-century client of the firm is the Hampton Roads Sanitary District Commission (HRSD), the political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia charged with providing sanitary sewer service throughout the entire Hampton Roads area. Once again, our attorneys have worked with HRSD for over 50 years, providing a variety of legal assistance.
With this core of experience, the firm has also attracted the following representative clients:
- Industrial Development Authority of the City of Newport News
- Economic Development Authority of the City of Newport News
- Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Examples of the services our attorneys provide for our clients include:
- Employment and Labor Law Issues
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Issues
- Land Use and Planning
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Constitutional and Civil Rights Claims
- Zoning and Planning
- Real Estate Acquisitions and Disputes
- Contract Claims
- Tort Claims
- Regulatory Issues
Members of our Government Law Group