On January 10, WSH obtained a trial victory for the City of Miramar in a lawsuit brought by Wheelabrator/Waste Management. The lawsuit challenged the award by the City of a contract for solid waste disposal. The contract was the result of the first competitive process in Broward County for solid waste disposal in more than twenty years, and broke the monopoly that Wheelabrator has held during that time period. The Court ruled that the City’s procurement process was fair and proper, including the use of a “best and final offer” procedure. WSH Partner Daniel L. Abbott and Managing Director Jamie A. Cole litigated the case over 5 days, with substantial pre-trial assistance from Partner Douglas R. Gonzales and Associates Anthony C. Soroka and Samuel I. Zeskind.
The attorneys in our Local Government Law Division include many former city and county attorneys practicing day-to-day municipal law. We draft thousands of resolutions and ordinances every year; we strive to draft legislation that is both understandable to the general public and able to survive legal challenge. The Division focuses on providing the full range of necessary legal services at both city hall and the courthouse. Our Litigation Division employs more than 20 litigators and trial attorneys operating with a boutique, team-oriented approach to service our public and private sector clients. Our experience with municipal litigation is extensive; we defend municipalities and governmental agencies in all areas of liability.
To read more about the trial victory, please click here.
Author(s): Jamie A. Cole
