Best Lawyers in America for Municipal Law
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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...
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.
Mr. Anderson focuses his practice on public sector law, general liability matters, and appellate litigation. He has established litigation and negotiation experience in various private and public sector areas including both civil and criminal matters. Before joining MRR, Zack served as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office. He gained valuable litigation experience through the management of criminal cases from post-indictment through appeals, including...
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.
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.
Michael E. Peters is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Municipal Law. Michael E., who practices law in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stuart D. Kottle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Insurance Law, Municipal Law and Oil and Gas Law. Stuart D., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stuart D. 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.
Natural resources attorney with unique expertise combining public agency work with water law. Specializes in emerging groundwater laws and implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Immersive, team-player, prioritizing a preemptive approach to representation. Jena Acos’ practice thrives at the intersection of water and public agency law. She intimately understands how natural resource issues interrelate with the economic, social and regulatory aspects inherent ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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