Water

Archer has in-depth knowledge and expertise with water resource law and represents numerous water utilities. For more than 30 years, Archer has represented a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest water resource companies, which owns and operates an expansive water supply system that provides water to 60 municipalities. Archer also represents the largest water utility in New Jersey, serving around two and a half million people in 183 communities in 17 counties throughout the state.

Archer has handled matters that span the full spectrum of water system-related legal issues, including representation before regulatory agencies such as the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and the New Jersey Division of the Rate Counsel; planning and zoning board applications for water storage and treatment facilities, offices, warehouses, and other facilities; litigation related to adverse actions by regulatory agencies and boards; negotiation, drafting and enforcement of a broad range of contracts and agreements, including the acquisition of small water companies; environmental assessment and advice; real estate and asset acquisitions and sales; personal injury and property damage litigation; negotiation and drafting of easements and licenses; property tax appeals; condemnation proceedings; and employee benefits.

Archer provides experienced and cost-effective counsel across a wide spectrum of issues, including the following service areas:

• Water transfers
• Water organization administration
• Municipal water supply and contracting
• Water rights administration
• Litigation
• Legislation, funding & infrastructure development
• Renewable Energy