Municipal Law

Attorneys in Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell's Municipal Law practice are recognized by the Courts and their peers as leaders in the field and have played a significant role shaping legislation affecting municipal law in New Hampshire.

The firm was awarded metropolitan first-tier rankings in the 2011-2012 publication of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Rankings, including first-tier rankings in land use and zoning law, and litigation - land use and zoning.

Municipal Specialists

We represent individuals, businesses, utilities, associations, school districts and municipalities in all areas of municipal law including:

• Planning and zoning regulation and enforcement
• Shoreland development permitting
• Property tax assessment and abatement
• Environmental and conservation regulation
• Building and construction
• Municipal contracts
• Highway law
• Eminent domain
• Municipal bonding and finance
• Elections
• Public employment practices
• Education and special education law
• Local law enforcement.

We also serve as defense counsel to the New Hampshire Municipal Association Property/Liability Trust, Inc. regarding claims against member municipalities. Our municipal law attorneys advise school districts, counties and other public entities on a wide range of legal issues.

Real Estate Development

With a demonstrated expertise in Real Estate Development, the firm specializes in complex issues of statutory and regulatory jurisdiction including:

• Large-scale developments - Major commercial retail shopping centers and industrial parks and major housing projects.
• Sand and gravel excavation - Earth excavation, reclamation and taxation of excavation sites.
• Condominium and time-share development - Residential, commercial and industrial development in unit ownership and their ongoing management by unit owners.

The firm also represents clients in the formation or enlargement of village districts.