Respected. Responsive. Results.

At Zabel Schellenberg, we have significant experience representing municipalities throughout the State of Connecticut in a broad range of legal matters.

We take great pride in the comprehensive, sophisticated services we provide to our public sector clients.

Each of our municipal attorneys brings a wealth of knowledge and skill in nearly every area impacting municipalities, including land use and zoning, labor relations, litigation, and appellate practice, allowing us to counsel our clients in multiple areas.

At the same time, the size and make-up of our firm allows us to serve our clients with responsiveness and agility.

We offer the best of both worlds: large firm capabilities with small firm flexibility, efficiency and attention.

It is our firm’s mission to develop meaningful working relationships with our clients, becoming trusted advisors to municipal decision makers as they navigate their way through the myriad issues they face, from the routine to the complex.

Now more than ever local governments need sound, reliable, practical legal advice as they deal with the challenges of the new normal we are living in since the COVID-19 outbreak.

Indeed, we launched our new firm in the midst of the global pandemic and we have already assisted our municipal clients in navigating this unchartered territory.

Our clients value the personalized attention and focus we bring to every matter we handle and rely on us to provide superior legal counsel.

From advice on day-to-day matters, to oversight of zoning and development, negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, representation at administrative hearings, and complex court litigation, we are there for our clients.

Our municipal law team has represented numerous towns and cities across the State of Connecticut.

One of our lawyers co-authored, LexisNexis® Practice Guide: Connecticut Administrative Law and Practice Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., a member of LexisNexis®, 2017.

This book is a guide used by lawyers statewide in representing municipalities.

Beyond the years of experience our lawyers bring in representing municipalities, several of our lawyers have extensive experience in state and local government, giving them valuable practical knowledge and insight into the inner workings of municipalities.

In addition to being experienced and well-respected in our individual areas of focus, we are a collaborative group of innovative, curious, entrepreneurial professionals who are excited to offer our unique, synergistic, personalized approach to our municipal clients.

With so many varied resources available within the firm, we are well-equipped to provide across the board practical advice and dynamic legal solutions to our clients with confidence and efficiency.

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For more information on our legal services for Connecticut municipalities and government agencies, schedule a consultation today.