RFQ: Bond Counsel Services (Re-bid)

The City of Newark is seeking a bond counsel to provide legal services on an as-needed basis. The selected firm will work closely with the City's Law and Finance Departments and may be required to attend meetings, including Newark Municipal Council meetings and Local Finance Board Meetings. The firm will be responsible for providing representation in all aspects of bond and related financial matters, including the preparation and review of ordinances and the compilation of certified records of proceedings. The City is looking for a firm with experience in providing bond counsel services, particularly in the areas of municipal finance and government law. The firm should have a proven record of cases tried before both state and federal courts in New Jersey. • The firm should have experience in providing bond counsel services to municipal governments. • The firm should have knowledge of the City's Law Department and be available to accommodate the required meetings of the City. • The firm should have experience in the areas of law described in the RFQ, including municipal finance and government law. • The firm should have a proven record of cases tried before both state and federal courts in New Jersey. • The firm should be committed to diversity amongst its attorneys and staff.