In the 1970s, the Firm began its long tradition of representing public bodies in numerous capacities, such as municipal attorney, municipal prosecutor, general counsel to local planning boards and local independent authorities and school solicitor. In 1992, the Firm formally established a Public Finance practice within this Department in response to its expanding role in representing municipalities, counties, school districts, fire districts and local authorities. Our Municipal/Public Finance Department clients are serviced by our primary office centrally located in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, near the Garden State Parkway and Route 18. In 1994, ANSELL GRIMM & AARON, P.C. was ranked by The Bond Buyer's Marketplace as among the leading Firms in New Jersey in terms of volume in short-term bond issues in the Northeast Region.

The Firm has vast experience representing public bodies as municipal attorney and/or special counsel, including:

                         City of Asbury Park
                         Highlands Housing Authority
                         Borough of Hightstown (Mercer County)
                         Borough of Jamesburg
                         City of Long Branch
                         Borough of Spring Lake Heights

The Department handles municipal representation of not only municipalities, but also matters involving municipal work, including but not limited to in rem tax sales, sales of municipal liens, and redevelopment work through and for municipalities and developers.

The Municipal Law Department is chaired by Partner James G. Aaron, and supported by Partners Lawrence H. Shapiro and Frederick C. Raffetto. The Department is further supported by Associates Barry M. Capp and Hussam Chater.