As one of the region’s most experienced municipal law groups, we’ve been helping towns and cities across New England govern more confidently and effectively for more than 70 years, providing practical guidance on everything from land use and public finance to labor issues, ordinances, and property taxes.
What we do
Our team provides full-service legal support to municipalities, school districts, and other governmental entities. We advise on day-to-day governance and operations, as well as complex, high-stakes matters involving regulation, development, and dispute resolution.
We also offer specific support for tax increment financing, land use, and municipal bond transactions, with a cross-practice team ready to advise on employment, environmental, and construction issues.
Our attorneys specialize in:
- General municipal law and governance
- Drafting and interpreting ordinances, charters, and policies
- Land use regulation and permitting
- Code enforcement and property-related litigation
- Property tax issues and assessment disputes
- Labor and employment law for public entities
- Public finance and tax-exempt bonds
- Tax increment financing (TIF) structuring and compliance
- Municipal contract drafting, negotiation, and procurement
Why choose us
Our municipal team is known throughout New England as a first-choice firm for every type of local government legal issue. We’ve spent decades building long-term relationships with the communities we serve, and developing a deep understanding of how local government really works.
Clients value our deep bench of experienced attorneys, many of whom are former public officials, municipal prosecutors, or longtime counsel to cities and towns. We know the political and legal landscape, and we bring a steady, solution-oriented mindset to every matter—no matter how routine or complex.