Experienced Municipal Law Representation

Municipal Law is the representation of townships, villages, cities, counties and other governmental units, including representation of Downtown Development Authorities (DDAs), tax increment financial authorities (TIFAs), Local Development Finance Authorities (LDFAs), fire and ambulance authorities, economic development corporations (EDCs), and sewer/water authorities. Additionally, lawyers are often involved in municipal law issues while representing private developers and/or homeowners in zoning issues related to construction of single-family homes, subdivisions, commercial project, industrial development projects, and/or condominium projects.

Gormley Law Offices, PLC, in Howell and Fowlerville often represents public body clients with municipal law issues include: assistance on bonding issues, drafting and prosecuting local ordinances, advising planning commissions and zoning boards of appeals, rate setting, setting up principal shopping districts, tax abatements, taxation, personal property taxes, building code enforcement, zoning ordinance enforcement, land divisions, variances, consulting on environmental issues, condemnation actions, sign regulations, tax tribunal representation, real estate purchases or sales, assistance with grants, draft of resolutions or ordinances, land use, annexation and boundary commission issues, master planning, and sewer and water system issues.

Representing Public Entities And Government Officials

Gormley Law Offices, PLC, can work with public bodies and their local governmental officials on things as simple as land use decisions, to more involved issues like development of subdivision and condominium complexes. We have experience in matters involving takings, Open Meetings Act, elected official recalls, Freedom of Information Act requests and denials, Permanent or Temporary Restraining Orders, public services installation and modifications, nuisances, eminent domain, easements, drain issues, and employment matters.

Some of our municipal clients include the Fowlerville DDA, Village of Morrice, Morrice DDA, City of Williamston, Stockbridge DDA, Webberville DDA, Williamston TIFA 2A & 2B, City of Williamston EDC, Williamston DDA, Village of Stockbridge, Village of Byron and the Village of Byron DDA.

Representing Private Citizens

Gormley Law Offices, PLC, also, represents private citizens dealing with applying for or opposing the issuance of permits; like building, zoning changes, special use permits, obtaining rights-of-way or easements. We can assist you in the application processes, and appear on your behalf before the planning commission and/or zoning boards of appeals.

Contact Our Firm

We are adept at finding creative solutions that limit exposure for our clients – both financial and political. Contact our law firm online or call 517-219-9301 for a free consultation.

John and his paralegal, Jodi, came through when it mattered most. Although I would have liked the probate process to move substantially quicker, I would not have wanted anyone else by my side during it. Caring, extremely prepared, and giving thorough attention to detail only begin to describe my experience with John’s law office. Our case spanned several years, with countless depositions and everything in between, where I saw John and Jodi exceed expectations.

I now feel like I know them almost like family. In the end, after a grueling battle, God and the finest legal assistance delivered us the victory, allowing us to move forward with our lives.

May God bless you and your families,

Mike Rashid Jr.

As the Chairperson of the Village of Stockbridge DDA, I can attest that Gormley Law Offices PLC and Mr. Gormley specifically has provided timely, economically reasonable and extremely in-depth municipal law guidance to the DDA since 2003. Mr. Gormley has advised the DDA regarding compliance with the previous Act 197 of Public Acts of Michigan 1975 as amended and the current Recodified Tax Increment Financing Act 57 of 2018.

In addition, as the Village Planning Commission Chair and Zoning Board of Appeals Chair, I can also attest that Gormley Law Offices has provided timely and competent advice regarding compliance with adhering to the multitude of complicated legal requirements imposed by the Michigan Planning Enabling Act 33 of 2008, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act 110 of 2006, the Michigan Land use planning provisions, and Michigan zoning case law for over the past 18 years and continues to do so. I want to emphasize the reachability of John Gormley and his Office. John responds quicky to questions and legal issues, often even on a weekend and takes time out of his busy schedule to attend our regular or special meetings in the evenings. I strongly recommend Gormley’s Law Office to anyone seeking municipal law advice and representation.

Daryl Anderson,