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Trusted Partners

Our practice is built on more than 70 years of commitment to legal excellence, dedication to public service, and an unwavering devotion to client service.

We are the lawyers of choice for clients who seek reliable, efficient, and effective legal counsel to achieve their goals.

RWG delivers practical advice and solutions tailored to the unique needs of public entities. Working seamlessly across offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, Temecula, the Central Coast, and Sacramento, our dedicated team of experts provides the full scope of public law services.
 
Over 70 Years of Experience.
We are proficient in virtually every public law field. When industry depth matters, our integrated team of highly specialized lawyers are able to draw upon a wealth of experience and expertise to deliver optimal results tailored to the unique needs of our public and private sector clients. This cross-disciplinary approach allows us to leverage resources while also effectively managing time and costs.
 
Creative & Pragmatic Attorneys.
Our team is as skillful in handling complex transactional work as they are in defending governmental entities in important litigation. If an issue cannot be resolved without going to trial, and litigation becomes necessary to defend and protect our clients’ interests, our litigators do so aggressively and with a successful record in federal, state, and local courts. We are committed to helping clients maximize opportunities and minimize litigation risks.
 
Providing Solutions.
Clients count on us for practical advice and well-analyzed solutions to their most complex problems. We listen carefully, ask the right questions, and develop creative solutions that balance our clients’ immediate objectives with long-term strategic advantage.

Core Practice Areas

  • Coastal
  • Eminent Domain
  • Environment & Natural Resources
  • Labor & Employment
  • Litigation
  • Municipal & Public Agency Law
  • Public Finance
  • Real Estate

Who We Represent

  • Cities and Towns
  • Counties
  • Housing Authorities
  • Housing Successors
  • Joint Powers Authorities
  • School Districts
  • Special Districts
  • Successor Agencies
  • Water Districts
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Richards, Watson & Gershon delivers practical advice and solutions tailored to the unique needs of public entities. Working seamlessly across offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, Temecula, the Central Coast, and Sacramento, and our dedicated team of experts provides the full scope of public law services.

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RWG consistently monitors developments that impact our private and public agency clients. Our frequent e-alerts serve to provide our unique insights into these developments.