Water, Sewer & Stormwater Utilities
Halverson Northwest has a long history of representing water, irrigation, sewer and special purpose districts. Special purpose districts are facing increased complexity in regulatory and administrative compliance as well as the broad spectrum of the administrative challenges related to finance, employee relations, business and transactional agreements and regulatory compliance. The myriad of issues requires representation that provides expertise in areas of corporate and administrative governance, employment, real estate, contracts and litigation.
Our attorneys have experience in the following areas:
- Corporate and administrative governance including entity formation and structure, board/trustee processes and responsibilities, and regulatory compliance
- Review and limitation of rates and charges
- Collection, liens and foreclosure on delinquent assessments or charges
- Real estate transactions including property acquisition, easements, permits and related matters
- Interlocal agreements with counties, cities and other special use districts
- Environmental regulation and compliance
- Litigation