Best Lawyers in America for Municipal Law

Julie L. Von Spreckelsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Municipal Law. Julie L. practices law in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Julie L. Von Spreckelsen since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Julie L. Von Spreckelsen is he...

Robert B. Frost, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Municipal Law. Robert B. practices law in Knoxville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Robert B. Frost, Jr. since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert B. Frost, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Kari represents clients in the area of municipal and land use litigation, general commercial and creditor’s rights litigation and probate litigation. Kari regularly represents municipalities, businesses and individuals in all phases of local land-use approval and litigation. Her land use practice encompasses property boundary disputes, zoning, planning, subdivisions, inland wetlands and water pollution control authorities. She frequently has represented planning and zoning commissions a...

Gary’s practice is focused in the estates and trusts field, frequently establishing guardianships for his clients; as well as municipal law and litigation . His practice involves legal issues relating to geriatrics and mental health. Gary receives referrals from social workers at numerous hospitals and nursing care facilities relating to guardianships, powers of attorney, estate planning, and medical assistance (Medicaid) qualification. He is a frequent speaker at seminars for patients&...

Edward J. McKenney, Jr. is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . He has decades of experience representing public and private clients in civil litigation in both state and federal courts. His practice focuses on municipal law , employment law defense, education law, business litigation , personal injury matters, and contract disputes. His recognized practice areas include Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Municipal, and Municipal Law. Mr. McKenney has been with ...

Named “Lawyer of the Year 2022” by Best Lawyers in America ® and chair of Gawthrop Greenwood’s management committee, Stacey L. Fuller practices in the areas of Municipal Law, Land Use Law, Education Law, and Special Education Law. Stacey represents municipalities, townships, boroughs, planning commissions, zoning hearing boards and other governmental entities, as well as individual developers and residents, on issues such as zoning and other land development matters. She...

D. Michael Moyers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Municipal Law and Public Finance Law. D. Michael practices law in Little Rock, Arkansas Best Lawyers has recognized D. Michael Moyers since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which D. Michael Moyers is held by other lawyers.

William Dudine is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Municipal Law, Project Finance Law and Public Finance Law. William practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized William Dudine since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which William Dudine is held by other lawyers.

Art Melendres concentrates his practice primarily in administrative, education, commercial and municipal finance law. For more than thirty-five years, clients have sought Art’s expertise when faced with disputes involving education, administrative law, commercial law or public financing. For more than twenty-five years, Art has served as general counsel for the Albuquerque Public Schools, a school district of more than 90,000 students and 11,000 employees. He regularly advises the Schoo...

Eric Plumley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Insurance, Municipal Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Eric practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Plumley since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Eric Plumley is held by other lawy...

Barry Carrigan focuses his practice on project finance, infrastructure finance and public finance. Barry represents developers, issuers and lenders on a range of project finance and public finance projects including renewable energy facilities, transit oriented developments, waste to energy projects, charter schools and multi-family housing transactions.Barry has been selected as one of The Bond Buyer’s 2020 Rising Stars, a program which showcases the brightest young minds in the munici...

Robert A. Buchanan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Municipal Law. Robert A. practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Robert A. Buchanan since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert A. Buchanan is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey M. Donofrio has been practicing law in Connecticut since 1990. Jeff's practice is focused, by design, on 3 areas: construction law, municipal law and commercial litigation. In addition to his extensive expertise in the foregoing areas of the law, Jeff's responsiveness, passion and commitment to clients, ability to understand each client's unique needs, and his efficiency enable him to effectively serve the needs of many local municipalities and businesses of all sizes. Jeff's approach...

Kim Blanchet concentrates her practice in municipal finance, including complex taxable and tax-exempt transactions. Experience is everything in the area of public finance, which is an inherently technical and specialized discipline. With two continuous decades of practice, Kim is well-respected in her field for her deal structure experience and responsiveness. Kim has worked on a variety of taxable and tax-exempt financings for cities, towns, counties, regional water and sewer districts, cons...

Dick Spoor's practice is concentrated in the area of government and private activity bond issues and general municipal law. He has been actively involved in those practice areas for more than 35 years. Prior to joining the firm, Dick was a partner with Hemmer Spoor Pangburn & DeFrank in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky and prior to that was a partner with Taft, Stettinius & Hollister. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1969, including service with the 1st Air Cavalry Divisio...

Ross A. Leisman graduated with honors from Calvin College in 1984, and with honors from the University of Michigan Law School in 1988. Ross has served as chairman of the firm's Local Government Practice Group, has served on the firm's Management Committee and is a member of the Litigation Group. Ross specializes in civil litigation, bank disputes, land use and municipal law. He has served on several community boards, including the Kent County Building Authority, the Ada Township Planning Comm...