Arranged an affiliation between a large, hospital-owned physician group and the faculty practice plan of a state-owned college of medicine
Public Sector
With a long-standing commitment to public service, we help government serve its communities effectively and efficiently.
Public service is the cornerstone of strong communities. Our firm has its own rich history of public service, which began with founding partner John W. Bricker, a former Ohio Governor and U.S. Senator. This rare foundation gives us long-established insight into the public sector. Today, we continue to provide political subdivisions and governmental agencies with the legal support needed to keep our communities running smoothly.
Types of clients we represent:
- State agencies
- Counties
- Municipalities
- Townships
- School districts
- Libraries
- Colleges and universities
- Port authorities
- Special purpose districts
Related Industries & Practices
Bricker & Eckler is recognized by the state and its various political subdivisions, as well as by the underwriting community, as a law firm with a national caliber bond counsel opinion. We excel in both routine and complex financial transactions, including bonds, notes and certificates of indebtedness issued by government or on behalf of all types of nonprofits. Our list of clients continues to grow based on the favorable recommendations of the many public officials we have represented. Visit our Public Finance practice.
We represent an extensive range of public sector clients, including well over 200 public school districts and numerous educational service centers statewide. As the single largest legal group in Ohio dedicated specifically to education, Bricker’s education attorneys bring hundreds of years of combined experience to the table. Education clients benefit from an unmatchable breadth of services, yet receive personalized advice that uniquely addresses their needs. Visit our Education Law practice.
Several financing tools are available to help public entities jumpstart economic growth. We work with governments to acquire the resources they need to create and maintain jobs through special programs established by Ohio law. Tax increment financing and joint economic development districts are just a few of our specialties; we’ve worked with numerous cities, counties, villages and more to find creative and realistic funding options. Visit our Economic Development practice.
Bricker & Eckler provides a full range of construction law services to public owners. Many with engineering and construction management backgrounds, our attorneys act as counsel on all aspects of construction projects and have specialized knowledge of the project requirements of schools, libraries, jails, recreation centers, and other public capital projects of all sizes and complexities. Visit our Construction Law practice.
Our skilled Government Relations team connects political subdivisions and governmental agencies to the legislative, administrative and regulatory opportunities that support their goals. Our attorneys use firsthand knowledge of complex election, ethics, lobbying and contracting law to build productive relationships with officials and advocate on behalf of clients’ public policy interests. Visit our Government Relations practice.
Whether supporting a small municipality or a regional public hospital system, our attorneys are committed to providing the insightful employment advice and successful representation for which we are known. By educating our public sector clients, anticipating complications, and assisting them in preventative measures, we are able to help them maintain a flexible employment operation. Visit our Employment & Labor practice.
Bricker & Eckler’s public sector partners have access to comprehensive services related to all aspects of federal, state and local taxation. From tax valuation to tax abatement, as well as the tax implications of economic development projects and financings, our attorneys help public sector clients navigate the complexities of ever-changing tax law. Visit our Taxation practice.
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Collaborating with government entities and private developers to build and implement creative strategies that promote investment, create jobs and enhance communities. For more information, please visit our DevelopOhio Resource Center.
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: OCLC - Online Computer Library Center Conference Center
Who: Christopher J. Bondra, Laura J. Bowman, Casey L. Cross, Desmond J. Cullimore, P.E., BCEE, Mark Evans, P.E., Sylvia Lynn Gillis, Pramila A. Kamath, Michael Katz, Tarik M. Kershah, Sam Lewis, Christopher L. McCloskey, Jack Rosati, Jr., Doug Shevelow, P.E.
When: Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: Bricker & Eckler LLP
Who: John Caleb Bell, Price D. Finley, Stephen Intihar, Robert F. McCarthy, Doug Shevelow, P.E.




























































