Navigate Complex Legal Challenges
Davis, Barnard & Brandenburg, P.A. is a boutique law firm that focuses its practice on local government and special district law. All of our attorneys are exceptionally familiar with legal issues that impact both local government and the citizens that local government serves.
Overview
Davis, Barnard & Brandenburg, P.A. provides comprehensive legal services to local governments, public entities, and private clients across Florida.
Our Commitment
Our focused dedication to local government law, deep understanding of municipal challenges, and commitment to the highest ethical standards allow us to deliver exceptional legal expertise and service to every client we represent.
Areas of Practice
The attorneys of Davis, Barnard & Brandenburg, P.A. are experts in the nuances of serving local governments, specializing in South Florida.
We provide our clients with a full range of legal services, covering all facets of local government operations.
At Davis, Barnard & Brandenburg, P.A., our dedication to the practice of local government law, our extensive knowledge of the challenges facing local governments and their citizens, and our commitment to the highest ethical standards for both attorneys and local officials, collectively result in a level of legal expertise and professionalism which benefits all those we are privileged to serve.
General Counsel Services
We currently serve as general counsel for:
Seven municipalities in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County League of Cities, Inc.
Florida Green Finance Authority
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
Our services cover:
Local government operations
Ethics for government officials
Land use and zoning
Code compliance
Contract and procurement law
Employment law (public sector)
Public records law
Legislative advocacy
Ordinances and resolutions
Litigation (as needed)
Magistrate & Hearing Roles
We serve as:
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate for:
West Palm Beach
Lake Park
Greenacres
Palm Springs
Port St. Lucie
Pahokee
Loxahatchee Groves
Ocean Ridge
South Palm Beach
Zoning Relief Magistrate for:
Martin County
Town of Juno Beach
Special Counsel & Regulatory Expertise
We act as special counsel for both public and private clients, with a focus on:
Code compliance cases
Public right-of-way regulations
Environmental regulatory matters
Leadership, Advocacy & Industry Involvement
Our attorneys are active leaders and educators at both local and state levels.
We regularly:
Speak and present for:
Palm Beach County League of Cities, Inc.
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Florida Municipal Attorney’s Association
Serve on legislative policy committees
Draft Amicus Curiae briefs on municipal issues
Ethics & Government Transparency
We have deep expertise in:
Florida Government in the Sunshine Law
Public records law
Ethics laws for elected and appointed officials
Our experience includes:
Serving on the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics
Contributing to Inspector General ordinance drafting committees
Acting as expert witnesses in Sunshine Law cases
Leading ethics training for elected officials
Land Use & Development
We provide extensive legal support across all aspects of land use and development.
Our experience includes:
Drafting comprehensive plans and zoning codes
Sign, noise, and use regulations
Vacation rental and medical marijuana regulations
Development applications of all sizes:
Residential (minor to estate-level)
Commercial and mixed-use
Large planned communities
Variances and conditional use permits
Defending land use decisions in state and federal courts