Best Lawyers in Michigan, United States for Municipal Law
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Robert A. Buchanan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law. Robert A., who practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David T. Caldon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law and Real Estate Law. David T., who practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ms. Bowman has had a significant amount of experience acting both as bond counsel and underwriter’s counsel in a number of bond transactions, both at the state and local levels. She has acted as bond counsel for regional wastewater treatment and other systems, and represented the owners of a $230 million racetrack in Kansas City, Missouri in connection with bond financing for the facility. Ms. Bowman represents clients in securities law matters. She has also counseled clients on complia...
James R. Brown concentrates his law practice in municipal law and real property law. He represents many townships, villages, cities and other municipal bodies throughout West Michigan and elsewhere in the state. His law practice has a particular emphasis in the representation of townships, and he serves as general counsel for a large number of townships in Kent County and in surrounding counties. Jim is also an experienced township official, having served for 25 years as chairperson of the Gr...
Hannah L. Stocker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law. Hannah L., who practices law in Okemos, Michigan, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hannah L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matthew A. Kuschel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Municipal Law. Matthew A., who practices law in Okemos, Michigan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jacob N. Witte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law. Jacob N., who practices law in Okemos, Michigan, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacob N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Holly Zoe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Municipal Law and Real Estate Law. Holly, who practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Holly is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Aleanna Siacon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Municipal Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Aleanna, who practices law in Troy, Michigan, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aleanna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alma Sobo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation - Real Estate, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Municipal Law. Alma, who practices law in Troy, Michigan, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alma is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kyle A. O'Meara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law and Natural Resources Law. Kyle A., who practices law in Okemos, Michigan, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kyle A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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