Municipal Law

Local government leaders need help from experienced attorneys

Guza | Lorenz | Carl represents local governments throughout Montana in a wide range of legal matters. Municipal law is a complex field, and our attorneys have extensive experience working with cities, towns, governmental agencies, and special districts in a variety of capacities.

Our firm is committed to providing comprehensive legal services to municipalities that do not have in-house legal counsel, while also serving as special counsel to communities whose existing attorneys need additional support or specialized legal expertise.

Our municipal law services include:

  • Serve as independent, outside counsel

  • Assist with sensitive matters for which internal conflicts exist

  • Provide additional legal expertise on priority projects

  • Pre-trial litigation assessments

  • Trial Advocacy

  • Appellate Advocacy

  • Administrative Law representation

  • Eminent Domain representation

  • Provide Advisory Opinions

  • Conduct Internal Investigations

  • Draft or revise Codes of Ethics

  • Draft or revise Employment Manuals

  • Advise Boards of Ethics

  • Present Ethics Training

  • Conduct Plea Negotiations

  • Prosecution

  • Assist with Code Enforcement

  • Consult on complex Land Use matters

  • Advise regarding Zoning and Platting

  • Evaluate Sign Regulations

  • Provide Interim Staffing

Guza | Lorenz | Carl has extensive experience representing cities, towns, governmental agencies, and special districts throughout Montana, providing trusted legal counsel across a broad range of municipal matters.