Law Firm Overview

For more than twenty years, the law firm of Alvarez-Glasman & Colvin has provided unparalleled legal counseling in the fields of public agency law, construction and premises liability, real estate development, environmental compliance, redevelopment, and legislative advocacy. Founded in 1985 by the Firm's managing partner, Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, AGC's depth of experience and proven track record have made it one of California's preeminent public agency law firms. From the numerous municipalities which have selected the Firm to serve as their general counsel, to the many school districts and other government agencies who rely on AGC to manage intricate legal issues, AGC is the firm that local public agencies turn to for navigating diverse and complex fields of law.

AGC is a qualified minority-owned firm with attorneys who are experts in their fields, bringing a wealth of experience, talent, and skill to the cases and projects under their command. Whether litigating complex construction disputes, negotiating intricate contractual terms, or simply providing legal advice on important issues of concern, AGC's seasoned attorneys have the expertise to achieve consistent, positive results.

Areas of Practice

• Business and Commercial Law
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Contracts
• Business Organizations
• Eminent Domain
• Construction Law
• Environmental Law
• Government Agencies & Programs
• Government Contracts
• Litigation & Appeals
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Real Estate Law
• Land Use & Zoning
• State, Local & Municipal Law

West Practice Categories

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Mediation, Business & Commercial Law, Contracts, Business Organizations, Dissolution, Formation & Business Planning, Partnerships, Civil Rights, Age Discrimination, Disability & Illness Discrimination, Gay & Lesbian Rights, National Origin Discrimination, Police Misconduct, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Constitutional Law, Eminent Domain, Construction Law, Construction Contracts, Construction Liens, Government Construction Contracts, Housing & Construction Defects, Education Law, Colleges & Universities, Private Schools, Public Schools, Special Education, Student Rights, Tenure, Election Campaign & Political Law, Election & Campaign Law, Legislative Practice, Public Law, Voting Rights, Employment Law -- Employee, Employment Law -- Employer, Energy Law, Public Utilities, Environmental Law, Clean Air Practice, Cleanup & Superfund, Hazardous Waste, Permits, Regulatory Compliance & Auditing, Solid Waste, Water Pollution, Wetlands & Wild Lands, Government Agencies & Programs, Law Enforcement Agencies, State & Local Agencies, Government Contracts, Debarment, Government Procurement, State & Municipal Contracts, Labor Law, Collective Bargaining, Labor Arbitration, Labor Disputes, Labor Legislation, Labor Relations Boards & Proceedings, Unfair Labor Practices, Unions, Wage & Hour Laws, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, Litigation & Appeals, Federal Appellate Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Water & Riparian Rights, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Real Estate Law, Commercial Leasing, Commercial Real Estate, Condemnation, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Conveyancing, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord/Tenant, Foreclosure & Alternatives, Residential Real Estate, Title Insurance, State, Local & Municipal Law, Municipal Corporations, Municipal Employment, Municipal Liability, State & Municipal Bonds & Financing, State Government