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 SeriesSeptember 21, 2022 - Events
- 30 Davis|Kuelthau Attorneys Honored by The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 GuideAugust 18, 2022 - Press Releases
- 44th Annual Public Officials SeminarApril 27, 2022 - Events
- Davis|Kuelthau Recognized as One of 2022’s “Best Law Firms”November 4, 2021 - Press Releases
- Attorney Attorney Chris Jaekels Weighs In On Rezoning For A $100 Million Multi-Use Development PlanOctober 5, 2021 - In the News
- 32 Davis|Kuelthau Attorneys Honored by The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 GuideAugust 19, 2021 - Press Releases
- Attorney Elizabeth Miles Elected as President of the EDWBAJune 1, 2021 - Press Releases
- 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
Publications
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135 Wisconsin Municipalities Potentially Affected by PCB Class Action Settlement. Payouts May Not Align with Actual Damages.
April 8, 2022 -
What’s Next for Employers: OSHA’s Vaccine and Testing Mandate
November 17, 2021 -
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