In providing public services to their citizens, cities and towns throughout Tennessee need the assistance of lawyers to efficiently and effectively deliver those services while complying with applicable state and federal laws.  Whether negotiating contracts on behalf of local governments or representing municipalities and utility divisions in litigation involving personal injuries or contract disputes, Lewis Thomason attorneys understand the special legal needs of city and county governments and their divisions.

For example, as longstanding municipal counsel to Sevierville, Tennessee, a major tourist destination near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, we have advised the city on issues including drafting and enforcing ordinances, interpreting state and federal laws, employment matters, zoning and planning issues, procurement (purchasing and leasing), finance and construction of public works, and intergovernmental relations.  We also represent the city in court on matters ranging from eminent domain and condemnation of individual tracts of property to complex federal litigation over utility service areas.

Our unique knowledge and experience from representing governmental entities also enables us better counsel private clients.  We have advised and represented clients in various administrative proceedings, and we have counseled candidates for elective office, political action committees, and other political organizations on election law issues and campaign finance laws and regulations.

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