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. Our municipal attorneys bring substantial experience across the areas that most frequently affect municipalities, including land use and zoning, labor relations, litigation, and appellate practice, allowing us to counsel our clients across multiple disciplines.

At the same time, the size and structure of our firm allow 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 the myriad issues they face, from the routine to the complex. Our clients value the personalized attention and focus we bring to every matter and rely on us to provide sound, practical, and sophisticated 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.

Experience in Government and Municipal Law

One of our attorneys, Barbara M. Schellenberg, co-authored LexisNexis® Practice Guide: Connecticut Administrative Law and Practice, Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., a member of LexisNexis®, 2017, a practical resource addressing Connecticut administrative law and procedure.

Beyond the decades of experience our attorneys bring to municipal representation, several members of our team have extensive experience serving in state and local government. That firsthand experience provides valuable practical insight into municipal operations, governmental decision-making, and the legal and administrative challenges facing public officials.

Recognized Experience

Zabel Schellenberg is proud to have Owen T. Weaver recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Municipal Law and Litigation – Municipal. Members of the firm’s municipal law team have also been recognized by Best Lawyers in areas that regularly intersect with municipal representation, including appellate practice, land use and zoning, labor and employment, and litigation. Owen is also a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and has been selected to the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars lists in Connecticut and New Jersey over multiple years.

In the same year the firm was founded, Zabel Schellenberg was named a Regional Tier 2 firm in New Haven for Municipal Law in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. This firm-level recognition complements the individual experience and accolades of our municipal attorneys and reflects the depth of the practice Zabel Schellenberg established from its outset.

A Collaborative Approach

Our attorneys are a collaborative group of experienced professionals who bring complementary perspectives and areas of focus to the challenges facing our municipal clients. By drawing on resources across the firm, we are able to provide coordinated, practical advice and sophisticated legal solutions with the responsiveness and efficiency our public-sector clients expect.

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