Many people may not realize the significant impact of municipal law on our day-to-day lives. Municipal lawyers play a crucial role in serving various municipal entities, such as cities, towns, boroughs, counties, and special districts. In their practice, municipal attorneys handle a wide spectrum of legal matters, ranging from advising governing authorities to defending against legal claims brought against the municipality. They are also involved in drafting ordinances and managing contracts for purchases and development projects.

This diverse field encompasses areas like land acquisition, advocacy efforts, labor and employment law, taxation, urban revitalization, land acquisition and development, land use regulation, public procurement and contractual agreements, code enforcement, and much more. This CLE presentation will provide an overview of the fundamental aspects of Civil Municipal Law Practice, designed for individuals interested in or actively representing municipal clients.