Local Governmental Law Practice Area

Experience

Tressler, Soderstrom, Maloney and Priess, LLP, recently merged with Moss and Bloomberg in July 2005, is a highly acclaimed national law firm with over 100 attorneys. In Illinois, we have offices located in Chicago, Bolingbrook and Wheaton, while maintaining a national presence with offices in New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Orange County. We have been representing local governmental entities throughout the Chicago metropolitan area for over thirty-five years. Our experienced municipal law team understands the broad spectrum of complex issues which face our municipal clients and are able to provide advice and representation in a wide variety of contexts including in the following areas:

  • Planning, Zoning & Land Use
  • FPA Boundary Issues
  • Growth Management
  • Financing & Special Assessments
  • Annexations
  • Open Space Acquisitions
  • Condemnation & Eminent Domain
  • Tax Increment Financing Districts, Redevelopment Districts & Incentive Agreements
  • Affordable Housing Issues
  • Construction of Public Infrastructure
  • Licensing & Permitting Issues
  • Municipal Ordinances & Resolutions
  • Environmental Concerns
  • Labor Negotiations & Disputes
  • Intergovernmental Agreements
  • Open Meeting Act Compliance
  • Regulatory Contracts
  • Civil Rights Violation Charges
  • Litigation Defense

Recognized for our expertise in the representation of local governmental entities, members of our firm frequently lecture at conferences sponsored by the Illinois Municipal League, the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association, and a myriad of other local governmental groups. Members of our firm have also authored the chapters on Municipal Litigation and Variations, Special Uses and Appeals from Administrative Decisions for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Our attorneys have been involved in drafting legislation and have represented local governmental entities in state and federal court, including the Illinois Supreme Court.

Philosophy

The cornerstone of Tressler, Soderstrom, Maloney and Priess, LLP’s philosophy is to provide high quality representation in the most efficient manner. We truly value the relationships we enjoy with our municipal clients and provide the most effective legal representation. We bring a high degree of competence and commitment toward guiding our municipal clients to their goals. Our level of professionalism, responsiveness and conscientiousness is unparalleled. It is our sincere desire to cultivate a lasting, personal relationship with each municipality and become its trusted advisor.

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