Practice Areas - Government

Land Use and Zoning

Land Use and Zoning

Cauley Pridgen, P.A. has an active practice in the area of land use and zoning law. Our attorneys regularly advise municipalities and counties on land use issues and handle zoning, subdivision, and board of adjustment matters on behalf of property owners and developers. Our attorneys also assist commercial and residential developers in obtaining or opposing local government decisions relating to zoning, permitting, variances, annexations, special use permits, site plan approvals, subdivisions and road closings. Our attorneys represent municipalities, counties, private landowners and developers in a variety of litigation matters involving land use issues in state and federal courts. These issues include, among other things, vested rights, constitutional matters, zoning ordinance interpretations, re-zonings, variances and special use permits.

Lobbying and Legislative Affairs

Lobbying and Legislative Affairs

Regardless of whether you are a city or a county, a business or some type of organization or association, at some point you are going to have the need to be involved in the state government and legislative process. Knowing and understanding how state government works and how the legislative process transpires is important to ensure that your goals are fulfilled, and your interests and voice are heard. A number of attorneys with Cauley Pridgen, P.A. have worked in government or served in elective office and understand how the process works.  We know our way around state government and can use that knowledge to assist you. Our lobbying clients have included municipalities, businesses, law enforcement organizations, an association of financial managers and many others. Let our knowledge and experience work for you.

Cities, Towns and Counties

Cities, Towns and Counties

Cauley Pridgen, P.A. represents a dozen municipalities and has served as special counsel to cities, towns and counties across North Carolina. The firm’s local government practice is comprised of seasoned attorneys with more than 50 years combined experience in advising and counseling local governments. We have experience in every aspect of local government law, from land use, environmental and utility matters to public contracts, open meetings, employment, police and civil rights issues. If your city, town or county needs legal representation, ask around first. You will ultimately end up here.

Contracts and Commercial Transactions

Contracts and Commercial Transactions

Cauley Pridgen, P.A. has a long history of representing businesses and individuals throughout Eastern North Carolina in everything from large mergers, acquisitions, purchases and sales to their day to day business transactions. Cauley Pridgen has represented some of the largest corporations in the nation, as well as small “mom and pop” businesses. Our expertise is equally applicable regardless of the client.