General Counsel

Kidman Gagen Law’s specialty is General Counsel services to water agencies.  In addition to governing body guidance on important day-to-day matters such as the Brown Act, the Public Records Act, conflicts of interests and other government ethics laws.

The Kidman Gagen Law team provides tailored advice and representation to water agencies regarding intergovernmental and legislative affairs, water rights, rate setting, termination of service, easements and rights of way, real property acquisition, project formation, CEQA compliance, competitive bidding and public works.

Kidman Gagen Law attorneys also provide litigation representation for clients where the firm acts as general counsel.  Acting in a general counsel capacity Kidman Gagen Law, recommends engagement of special counsel where appropriate and assists agency policy makers in overseeing and directing the efforts of special counsel.