Our attorneys frequently advise and represent government and governmental officials on a wide variety of issues. We have represented a diverse group of local governments, including Cook County, Burr Ridge, Chicago, Evanston, Park Ridge, Mount Prospect, Oak Park and Glenview. 

We advise such officials on municipal authority and legislation, the breadth of home rule law and obligations and restrictions on land acquisitions. We also provide counsel and advice on issues relating to municipal activities under the Illinois Constitution, and other Illinois statutes and regulations, regarding municipal authority. Neal & Leroy, LLC advises and represents such officials in the face of challenges to public purpose and public use requirements.

OTHER PRACTICE AREAS:

• Administrative Law

• Appellate Practice

• Business Reorganization and Bankruptcy

• Civil Rights and Constitutional Law

• Construction Law

• Criminal Law

• Eminent Domain / Condemnation

• ERISA - Mental Health Law

• Governmental / Municipal Affairs

• Historic Preservation

• Labor and Employment

• Litigation

• Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Certification and Consultation

• Public Finance and Project Finance

• Public / Sports Facilities Development

• Real Estate and Real Estate Finance

• TIF (Tax Increment Financing) and Community Development

• Zoning, Development and Land Use