CowanGates performs a number of functions as counsel representing clients who have issues with local governments. Those representations include:
- Land use and zoning
- Board of Zoning appeals
- Social services issues
- Planning Commission
- Litigation involving local government issues
- Representation before local government boards
Additionally, CowanGates acts as general counsel to local governments and agencies in Virginia. Those functions include:
- Counseling during meetings of the governing body
- Handling employment issues
- Public procurement
- Virginia Freedom of Information Act requests
- Civil matters
- General Supervision of Legal Affairs
Currently, CowanGates and Frank F. Rennie, IV serve as General Counsel and County Attorney for Lunenburg County, Virginia.
