Can a small Idaho city retain outside counsel instead of a full-time city attorney?

Yes. Many Idaho cities and special districts contract with our firm for city attorney services on a retainer or hourly basis, providing experienced counsel at a fraction of the cost of an in-house attorney.

Do you represent private parties in matters involving cities?

Yes, where no conflict exists. We represent developers, landowners, and businesses in land use applications, annexations, and disputes with governmental entities.

What experience does the firm have with municipal law?

Our partners include past presidents and active members of the Idaho Municipal Attorneys Association and the International Municipal Lawyers Association, and have served Idaho public entities for more than 30 years.

Idaho Municipal & Government Law Attorneys

For decades our attorneys have served as city attorneys and outside counsel to municipalities, counties, school districts, urban renewal agencies, and other public entities across the Treasure Valley and Idaho. We help elected officials and staff make sound decisions under Idaho's Local Land Use Planning Act, Public Records Act, Open Meetings Law, and procurement statutes.

We serve as counsel to cities, counties, school districts, urban renewal agencies, and other Idaho public entities on the full range of governmental operations. Our work spans land use planning and zoning, ordinance drafting, public records and open meetings compliance, public works contracting, eminent domain, education law, and the constitutional limits of governmental authority. We help public officials navigate complex regulatory frameworks while serving their communities.