- Construction Contracts
- Wrongful TerminationIn addition to his litigation experience, Mr. Schwarz routinely advises public agencies on matters involving land use, environmental regulations, public records requests, Brown Act compliance, government finance, and employee relations, including wrongful termination, the Firefighter Bill of Rights, and negotiations with labor groups.
- Employment LitigationMr. Schwarz represents California cities, special districts and public agencies in a range of litigation matters, including CEQA compliance, employment litigation, nuisance abatement, code compliance, and development fee disputes, among others.
- Construction LitigationThe Firm consistently prepares and negotiates contracts, including real estate agreements, purchase agreements, service contracts, and construction contracts, among many others. Our experts are knowledgeable of public bidding requirements, including requirements for public works contracts, design-build contracts, and construction manager at risk contracts.
- Land Use and ZoningFor both private sector and governmental clients, LOWDR provides complete representation in a wide variety of real estate and land use matters. We provide guidance in a wide variety of matters, including residential subdivisions, large-scale mixed-use developments, and the construction of roads, public works, and other public improvements associated with new development.