In addition to serving as in-house counsel to local governments, our attorneys have extensive experience defending municipalities and counties in litigated matters giving us a unique perspective on the needs of those entities and the issues they face. Our team represents cities, counties, and a variety of other public entities across the state at the administrative, trial, and appellate level. Our attorneys also serve as general counsel to public licensing boards and in project management capacities for entities within state government. We have provided additional information below about our approach and service options but welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs in more detail.
At Teague Campbell, our attorneys work as a team using their collective experience and institutional knowledge for the benefit of our clients. Relationships are the cornerstone of our culture and we are invested in a genuine understanding of each client’s long-term goals and short-term needs. We prioritize responsiveness and transparency and work closely with our clients to craft solutions to their unique challenges.
With offices located in Raleigh and Asheville, our Public Sector Services team can handle a variety of matters across the state. If we are unable to handle the request, our list of referral partners is tried and true.
Is there a First Amendment right to livestream a traffic stop? The Fourth Circuit recently wrestled with this issue in the case Sharpe v. Winterville Police Department, 59 F.4th 674 (4th Cir. Feb. 7, 2023). The case arose from a…
The recent criminal justice reform bill passed by the North Carolina General Assembly discussed here has caused local governments to review their ordinances to ensure they comply with the new law. In doing so, entities need to ensure the revisions…
For more than 35 years, Teague Campbell has dedicated itself to the unique needs of clients in the public sector. As evidence of our commitment to the industry, we are proud to formally announce the expansion of our capabilities through…
Governor Roy Cooper recently signed Senate Bill 300—a criminal justice reform bill—into law. The bill, reflecting the impact of the national conversation surrounding reform in law enforcement and attempts to address the calls for transparency from those who wear the…
The recent story of the zebra cobra loose in Raleigh made national news and, in the process, captured our attentions and nightmares. The story fascinated people of all ages who eventually came to the same conclusion: “How can someone own…
As the world continues to open up as it gets warmer out, municipalities are faced with their spring cleaning to-do lists, which may require the assistance of independent contractors. The concern local leaders have in calling on independent contractors is…
Article I, Section 15 of the North Carolina Constitution provides that “[t]he people have a right to the privilege of education, and it is the duty of the State to guard and maintain that right.” N.C. Const. art. I, §…
We finally have more guidance on ways local governments may use their allotted ARPA recovery funds. On May 10, 2021, the United States Treasury adopted a final interim rule and put out a factsheet outlining the different ways eligible local…
In recent years, the Defense Bar has seen historic numbers of pro se prisoner filings. Along with this increase is a new litigation trend that involves coupling traditional medical malpractice claims under Chapter 90 of the North Carolina General Statutes…
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021. The ARPA amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Sections 9641, 9642 and 9643 of the ARPA amend the IRC by adding three new sections to Chapter 21 of the…
Over the last few years, a growing number of citizens have called for the removal of confederate monuments while other groups have demanded their preservation. What considerations should a local government include in its analysis in determining whether to remove…
During the month of October, front yards across the country are transformed into ancient burial grounds where long term tenants are attempting to escape. In most situations, this spellbinding event vanishes on November 1st, leaving authentic cemeteries to exist without…
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way we, as a society, operate in our daily lives. Sheriffs and their leadership have been especially affected due to the challenges operating a detention facility presents during the pandemic. Jails around the country…
