Municipal
Our Municipal Law team represents cities, villages, counties and other governmental and special purpose entities in a variety of different ways. The team consistently strives to find unique ways to build a better and more efficient result for our municipal clients by providing a hands-on approach to assist with the development, management and well-being of their communities.
As a result of our long-standing involvement in the public sector, we are well-equipped to handle a broad range of municipal issues that agency officials face. Many of our attorneys regularly advise our clients in all areas of municipal law including:
- Open meetings and open records
- Land use and development
- Municipal utilities
- Environmental
- Eminent domain
- Historic tax credits and designation
- Tax incremental financing
- Public contracts and disputes
- Sewer issues
- Property taxation
Serving the needs of small villages, large cities and expansive governmental special purpose districts and entities requires a variety of expertise. Our diverse experience in this area allows our team to provide efficient and reliable representation at the highest level to our municipal clients.
Practice Chairs
News & Events
- Davis|Kuelthau’s Breakfast Briefing SeriesFebruary 9, 2021 - Events
- Environmental Attorney Ted Warpinski Quoted in Peshtigo TimesJanuary 13, 2021 - In the News
- Wisconsin Super Lawyers Selected 14 Davis|Kuelthau Attorneys for 2020November 17, 2020 - In the News Press Releases
- Davis|Kuelthau Recognized as One of 2021’s “Best Law Firms”November 5, 2020 - Press Releases
- Webinar | 32nd Annual Environmental Law Update – State Bar of WisconsinSeptember 10, 2020 - Events
- 30 Davis|Kuelthau Attorneys Honored by The Best Lawyers in America® 2021 GuideAugust 20, 2020 - Press Releases
- Webinar Replay: On the First Day of FFCRA a Lawyer Gave to Me… Navigating Municipal Hurdles in the #SaferAtHome EraMarch 31, 2020 - Events
- Wisconsin Super Lawyers Selected 15 Davis|Kuelthau Attorneys for 2019November 11, 2019 - Press Releases
- Davis|Kuelthau Recognized as One of 2020’s “Best Law Firms”November 1, 2019 - Press Releases
- Attorney Brian Randall Quoted in the Milwaukee Business JournalSeptember 18, 2019 - In the News
Publications
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CDC’s Detailed Guidance to Reopen Businesses
May 21, 2020 -
CMS Recommends States Use “Extreme Caution” in Relaxing Nursing Home Restrictions
May 19, 2020 -
Local Safer At Home Orders Changed Rapidly After Statewide Order Struck Down; Businesses Encouraged to Review Local Orders Regularly to Ensure Compliance
May 19, 2020 -
City of Milwaukee Board of Review Extends Property Tax Notice of Assessment Objection/Appeal Deadline to June 8, 2020
May 18, 2020 -
Local Safer at Home Orders—Can They do That?— Legally?
May 15, 2020 -
Safer At Home Overruled – Is It Business As Usual?
May 14, 2020 -
Businesses Must Be Aware of Local Safer At Home Orders, Including Those in Brown, Dane, Kenosha, and Rock Counties, Parts of Milwaukee County, and the Cities of Appleton, Madison, Milwaukee, and Racine
May 14, 2020 -
Guidance for Businesses Resolving Multiple “Shelter in Place” Orders and Differing Definitions of “Essential Business”
March 25, 2020 -
EPA’s Updated Guidance Helpful to Buyers of Impacted WI Properties, but Wisconsin Still Lags Behind
November 25, 2019 -
City of Milwaukee Property Owners Face May 20th Deadline for Filing of Objections to 2019 Property Tax Notice of Assessment
May 8, 2019