Best Lawyers in America for Municipal Law

Noah Lebowitz serves as bond counsel, borrower’s counsel, underwriters’ counsel, disclosure counsel, and bank counsel on tax-exempt and taxable public finance transactions. Prior to joining Nixon Peabody, Noah served as Assistant County Executive and Director of Communications for Monroe County, New York. My focus My practice focuses on assisting clients with a wide variety of financings, including to support infrastructure and capital improvement projects for state and local gove...

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.

Ryan Heiden is a Shareholder in the Government Law Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. where he focuses his practice on school law and public sector labor and employment issues. Ryan helps public sector employers navigate and minimize risk with respect to a wide-range of complex and sensitive labor and employment issues by providing employers with trusted and practical guidance. Ryan routinely provides counsel related to anti-discrimination practices, employee medical issues, wage and hour...

Ashley Puchalski Thomas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law and Real Estate Law. Ashley Puchalski, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley Puchalski is held by other...

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.

Caitlin Dettmer is an associate in the Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Caitlin assists employers with their day-to-day employment law compliance efforts. Her experience includes negotiating collective bargaining agreements, conducting internal investigations in response to allegations of discrimination or other improper workplace conduct, drafting employee handbooks and workplace policies, and conducting employment training programs. She also has a background in rep...

Abigail R. Germaine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Municipal Law. Abigail R., who practices law in Boise, Idaho, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Abigail R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gregory J. Maestri is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate and Municipal Law. Gregory J., who practices law in Newport Beach, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Devin P. Lyon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Municipal Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Devin P., who practices law in Knoxville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Devin P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Spencer Ritchie is a litigator with substantial experience in general and appellate litigation who also focuses on political law compliance and political advocacy. Following law school, Spencer clerked for both a federal district court judge (Eastern District of Texas) and a federal appellate court judge (Fifth Circuit). Spencer also has an extensive background in federal, state, and local politics, having worked for a U.S. congressman and U.S. senator, as executive director of a state politi...

Kelly St. John is a dedicated personal injury attorney at Dipasquale Moore, where she applies her extensive background in personal injury , criminal defense, municipal prosecution, ordinance drafting, and contract review to diligently pursue positive outcomes for her clients. Growing up in Manhattan, Kansas, Kelly was inspired to pursue a legal career after witnessing the challenges faced by friends and family due to divorce and custody issues. Although her interest did not specifically lie i...

Lauren Gallagher, a dedicated Partner at Clarke Gallagher Barbiero Amuso & Glassman Law in Trevose, Pennsylvania, offers comprehensive legal guidance in Land Use and Zoning Law and Municipal Law. She helps the Firm’s municipal clients navigate a wide array of regulatory issues, including compliance with Federal and state laws and local ordinances. Lauren benefits from her deep connections to the area, being a native of Bucks County. Growing up in Quakertown and now residing in Lansd...

Greg is a Montgomery County native whose deep-rooted connections inspire his dedication to assisting local leaders in developing effective services and thoughtful policies for townships, boroughs, and school districts. At Clarke Gallagher Barbiero Amuso & Glassman Law, Greg plays a significant role in the Land Use and Zoning Law practice, concentrating on guiding both municipalities and residents through zoning and land development challenges in Trevose, Pennsylvania. With a strong convic...

As a professional problem solver, Daniel brings more than a law degree to any matter he takes on. For his corporate clients, it is a drive to understand core business objectives (something he cannot shake from years in sales). For his municipal clients, a multicultural background to see competing viewpoints from all positions. For hospitality clients, the same comfort behind a desk as in the kitchen. For international clients, the understanding needed to bridge cultural and language gaps. Mun...

Alexandra E. Vozzella is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Government Relations Practice, Insurance Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Municipal Law and Oil and Gas Law. Alexandra E., who practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexandra E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal pr...

Rich Birch is an associate in the firm’s Litigation Group where he represents clients in complex commercial disputes as well as in matters involving municipal law and labor and employment disputes. Prior to joining Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Rich worked as an associate at a boutique litigation New Jersey law firm where he regularly assisted with pleadings, discovery materials, and drafting motions and appeals related to municipal law, election law, affordable housing, labor and employment...