Best Lawyers in America for Municipal Law

For more than 40 years Lee has provided counsel to local governments and municipalities across the state on a wide range of legal issues, from bond issuance to land use. He is keenly aware of the needs of governmental clients and uniquely adept at meeting them. As testament to his talent and work ethic, he currently manages approximately 40 towns, cities, and districts. Lee has been approved as bond counsel in connection with issues of the Maine Municipal Bond Bank and the United States Depar...

Tom is an experienced attorney handling a diverse array of legal issues with a focus on civil defense litigation and trial work. He regularly practices in state and federal court defending clients in serious injury and wrongful death cases. His practice includes product liability defense, medical and professional liability defense, toxic tort litigation, premises liability, construction litigation and other civil defense matters. Tom is also experienced in defending governmental entities and ...

James C. Hetlage is an experienced employment attorney, litigator, and municipal attorney. He represents government and private-sector employers before state and federal administrative agencies, trial courts and appellate courts. Mr. Hetlage is experienced in resolving employment discrimination claims and other labor and employment disputes in court and through mediation and arbitration. He has addressed the impact of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter for employers, and has...

Paul-Michael La Fayette is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Municipal Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Paul-Michael practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Paul-Michael La Fayette 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 Paul-Michael La Fayette is held by other lawyers.

Jim focuses his practice on representing public and private sector clients in complex matters involving zoning, condemnation, economic incentives, elections, telecommunications, municipal law, environmental law and commercial real estate. He assists clients in landfill development, obtaining economic incentives from state and local governments, locating cell towers, condemnations, election challenges, rezonings, annexation disputes and procurement challenges. Jim practiced for 18 years in the...

Trey Byars has successfully tried cases to verdict ranging from simple automobile accidents to complex products liability and insurance disputes. In recognition of his trial skills, Trey has achieved membership by invitation to such prestigious organizations as the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys. In addition to his litigation practice, Trey is actively involved in several legal organizations that focus on competence and professionalism in the ...

Mark Piontek is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Municipal Law. Mark practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Piontek 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 Mark Piontek is held by other lawyers.

Chris Smith is a Shareholder and co-Chair of the Real Estate Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He focuses his practice on real estate development, eminent domain and property tax. He has significant experience in all phases of real estate development with a particular emphasis on drafting and negotiating development agreements, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and public-private partnerships. He represents both public and private entities on eminent domain matters and property tax assessm...

Geoffrey A. Lindley is a Member with Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, P.L.C., in Jackson, Tennessee. He has been associated with the firm since earning his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2001. Geoffrey’s practice focuses on Employment Law – Management and Municipal Law, representing employers and governmental entities throughout West Tennessee and beyond. In his employment law practice, Geoffrey advises management on a wide range of la...

Jeffrey M. Pohl is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Municipal Law and Public Finance Law. Jeffrey M. practices law in Albany, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey M. Pohl 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 Jeffrey M. Pohl is held by other lawyers.

Gerry Fagan has been practicing as a civil litigator at one of the top Montana law firms since 1998. Gerry is a Montana native who graduated with Honors from the University of Montana School of Law. He has tried over ten jury trial cases throughout Montana, including in Billings, Missoula, and in Great Falls, Montana. He primarily handles the defense of claims for personal injury, product liability, malpractice, employment, and municipal liability. He also handles a wide range of commercial l...

As bond and underwriter's counsel, Lewis Greenbaum advises state and local governments, nonprofits and public-private partnerships on a range of general obligation and revenue bond financings. With a public finance practice spanning more than 40 years, Lew has been involved in hundreds of high-profile public projects and public-private partnerships. Lew also advises on public finance legislation. He is the co-author of the Local Government Debt Reform Act and the Municipal Bond Reform Act, tw...

Lisa O. Stump is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law, Employment Law - Management, Government Contracts, Government Relations Practice and Municipal Law. Lisa O. practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa O. Stump 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 Lisa O. Stump is he...

William P. Prowell is an Attorney and Senior Vice President at S&I whose work focuses on real estate, business transactions, historic tax credit, zoning and banking. Bill is listed in the Best Lawyers in America for Land Use & Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Bill is listed and ranked for real estate in The Chambers USA Guide. Bill serves on the Board for St. Luke’s Hospital and the Iowa Health System Board as Chair of the Investment Committee. Bill formerly served on the Advisor...

Paul G. Kent is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Municipal Law, Native American Law and Water Law. Paul G. practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Paul G. Kent since 1995. 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 Paul G...

Floyd McKinley "Kin" Sayre is a partner in the Bowles Rice Martinsburg office. He is the leader of the firm’s Tax Practice Group and concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial and finance law, tax, government relations, gaming and hospitality and small business development. He is also a certified public accountant. Mr. Sayre currently serves as the city attorney for Martinsburg, West Virginia. He also served as the city attorney for the city of Beckley, West Virginia, from 198...