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State, local, and municipal lawyers focus on a particular area of state, local, and/or municipal government regulation. These lawyers can work for the government itself or work in the private sector helping people interact with the government. State, local, and municipal lawyers are often former government agency employees and, like their federal law counterparts, usually know the best contacts for each case, and what approach to take when negotiating with local officials.
Government contracts are not the same as private sector contracts. Contracts with the government are subject to mandatory clauses and extensive regulation.
Government law is a very broad area and covers the regulations of many government agencies. As a result, lawyers will usually focus on one type of regulation.
Administrative law governs federal and state agencies. It helps ensure the actions they take are constitutional, and provides a framework for contesting them.
Land use law is made up of federal, state and local regulations regulating how land may be used now and in the future, covering both public and private lands.