The Corrigan law firm has vast experience and is uniquely qualified to represent municipalities, and public entities as either general or special counsel. Dave has served as Township Attorney for Toms River. In addition, in his prior firm, Dave previously served as municipal attorney for the City of Hoboken and school board attorney for the Jersey City Public Schools after the State takeover. (The then Commissioner of Education appointed Dave’s firm because of its integrity and special competence). As special counsel, the firm generally handles labor and employment matters, complex litigation, conducts internal investigations, and serves as Hearing Officer in disciplinary matters.
The firm has successfully handled virtually all matters which a public entity is likely to face. It has vast experience in employment matters, including hundreds of tenure, dismissals, civil service matters and cases arising under Title 40A of the New Jersey Statutes. It has also successfully handled complex land use litigation, Open Public Records Act (OPRA), Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), budget disputes, and consumer fraud matters.