Elle McCord

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Denmark Ashby Matricardi LLC is a highly specialized law firm with over 40 years of experience dedicated exclusively to serving local governments across Georgia, particularly within the Atlanta Metro region. The firm prides itself on an intimate understanding of the complex legal challenges faced by municipalities, counties, and various authorities.

Unlike generalist firms, Denmark Ashby Matricardi focuses solely on local government law, ensuring unparalleled expertise and accumulated wisdom in areas critical to public sector operations. Their team of 10 dedicated attorneys provides comprehensive legal counsel, acting as trusted advisors and advocates for their clients.

The firm's extensive service offerings include:

• Local Government Law: Guiding city, county, and authority leaders through daily governance and complex public challenges.
• School Law: Decades of experience with employment, funding, litigation, and education-specific legal matters for school districts.
• Eminent Domain: Skilled representation in property condemnation and compensation.
• Land Use & Zoning: Expert counsel on zoning, development, and regulatory planning, including DRIs and TADs.
• Public Finance: Acting as issuer's counsel for hundreds of bond transactions, assisting clients with billions in financing for public improvements and development projects.
• Litigation: Resolving scores of claims and providing robust courtroom representation in state and federal courts for various governmental disputes.

Denmark Ashby Matricardi has served as appointed attorneys for over 40 local government agencies, including cities like College Park, Stonecrest, and McDonough, and provides general counsel to entities such as the Clayton County Water Authority. Their commitment to specialized knowledge, responsiveness, and delivering solutions that serve the best interests of communities makes them a leading choice for governmental legal needs in Georgia.