At Bloom Sluggett, we have a passion for public sector and municipal law, which is backed by over 100 years of combined experience representing public sector clients. We are proud to represent counties, cities, townships, villages, libraries, and public authorities throughout the state because, after all, this is home. From the reaches of the Upper Peninsula, throughout the Lower Peninsula, we’re working for you.
Public Sector & Municipal Law
Where we work & live
Experienced, dedicated, and trusted attorneys
Throughout Michigan, we're here for you
We serve as general legal counsel to a large number of governmental units, libraries, and public authorities. We also serve as special legal counsel to a number of public sector clients on as as-needed basis. Our legal services include:
- General legal counsel and expert advice
- Representation in transactional and real estate matters
- Trial and appellate work
- Civil and criminal ordinance enforcement and litigation
- Drafting and review of ordinances and public contracts
- Zoning, planning and economic development
- Legal updates, training and speaking engagements
- Open Meetings Act
- Freedom of Information Act
- Annexation and 425 agreements
- Interlocal agreements
- Property tax matters
- Special assessments
- Tax increment financing
- Library Law
- Election
We're Here For You
We’re not just your law firm, we’re part of your team, and we take great pride in that role. Whether working with new clients, or ones with whom we’ve partnered for years or decades, client satisfaction is our top priority. We strive to maintain stellar relationships with our clients and to consistently deliver expert legal work in a cost-effective manner.
Public Sector & Municipal Clients
Including, but not limited to
We serve as special legal counsel to a number of public sector clients on as as-needed basis.
GENERAL LEGAL COUNSEL CITIES
- City of Cedar Springs
- City of Coopersville
- City of Ionia
- City of Kentwood
- City of Newaygo
- City of Plainwell
- City of Stanton
- City of Walker
GENERAL LEGAL COUNSEL VILLAGES
- Village of Howard City
- Village of Lake Isabella
- Village of Lakeview
- Village of Nashville
- Village of Pierson
- Village of Sparta
GENERAL LEGAL COUNSEL LIBRARIES
- Coopersville Area District Library
- Dorr Township Library
- Saugatuck-Douglas District Library
MISCELLANEOUS/
GENERAL LEGAL COUNSEL
- The Saugatuck Township Fire District
Bangor Community Fire Department
- Midland Water District No. 1
SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL
- Argentine Township
- Castleton Township
- City of Benton Harbor
- City of St. Joseph
- Grand Valley Metro Council
- Gun Lake Sewer & Water Authority
- Irving Township
- Orient Township
- Pierson Township
- Plainfield Charter Township
- Watersmeet Township
GENERAL LEGAL COUNSEL TOWNSHIPS
Ada Township
Alpine Township
Benton Charter Township
Big Prairie Township
Bois Blanc Township
Bowne Township
Bridgeton Township
Brooks Township
Burdell Township
Croton Township
Crystal Township
Dayton Township
Dorr Township
Ensley Township
Eureka Charter Township
Everett Township
Evergreen Township
Gaines Charter Township
Georgetown Charter Township
Grant Township
Grattan Township
Home Township
Irving Township
Lake Township
Leighton Township
Lilley Township
Lowell Charter Township
Martin Township
Merrill Township
Montcalm Township
North Plains Township
Norwich Township
Pleasant Plains Township
Sheridan Charter Township
Sherman Township
Sparta Township
Thornapple Township
Troy Township
White River Township
Winfield Township
Wright Township
Yates Township