Best Lawyers in America for Municipal Law
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Thomas Everett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice, Municipal Law and Public Finance Law. Thomas, who practices law in South Bend, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kim Marston litigates contract and commercial disputes, including unfair trade practices, trade secrets, unfair competition and breach of fiduciary duty claims, on behalf of businesses and professionals in all levels of state and federal courts, including the North Carolina Business Court. Kim represents professionals and businesses in a variety of industries in complex litigation matters, including matters involving breach of contract, unfair trade practices, trade secrets, and the False Cla...
Dustin W. Meeks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Education Law, Government Relations Practice, Municipal Law and Public Finance Law. Dustin W., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dustin W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bradley Pryor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Municipal Law. Bradley, who practices law in St. Charles, Missouri, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bradley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
Max Adams is a government and public finance attorney with years of experience in the public sector and a deep knowledge of where government and business intersect. He is committed to providing quality legal services for his clients whose work will improve the lives of people in Indiana and elsewhere. Max has a diverse background in Indiana government and politics. He uses this background to assist in a wide variety of bond transactions for state and local governmental entities. He also advis...
Meghan joined Elam & Burke in the fall of 2006. Her practice has evolved to encompass much more than just law—it’s become a catalyst for change, fostering growth and converting goals into reality for public officials and Idaho communities. A fifth-generation Idaho lawyer, Meghan Conrad’s legal expertise finds its roots in a rich family legacy. Meghan was introduced to the legal world early on. But it would be her deep connection to her home state of Idaho where she would...
Weston is a member of the firm’s Estates & Trusts , Fiduciary Services & Risk Management , and Municipal & School Practice Groups. As part of his estates and trusts practice, Weston represents individual and corporate fiduciaries in an array of trust and guardianship matters. He also works closely with his individual clients to formulate estate plans tailored to their specific needs, from asset protection and wealth succession to special needs and long-term care planning, an...
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.
Alex Dravillas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Municipal Law. Alex, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alex is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Timur Dikec is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Municipal Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Timur, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timur is held by other top lawyers in...
Zachary A. Sivertsen is a Shareholder in Eastburn and Gray's Municipal, Land Use and Zoning, and Litigation practice groups. Mr. Sivertsen has appeared on behalf of clients before zoning hearing boards and other municipal governing bodies in land development matters, zoning amendments, zoning appeals, and applications for zoning variances and conditional use and special exception approvals. He has represented municipal clients in litigation matters, drafted municipal ordinances, filed and res...
Brandon M. Hanson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Municipal Law. Brandon M., who practices law in Des Moines, Iowa, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brandon M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Brandon is an associate attorney working in Dickinson Bradshaw's litigation divis...
L. Mathew Jehl is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Municipal Law. L. Mathew, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which L. Mathew is held by other top lawyers ...
Samantha Blake is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Municipal Law. Samantha, who practices law in Little Falls, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samantha 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.
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