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Navigating Municipal Law in Illinois: Vasselli Law’s Approach

  • Stephanie Carley
  • 5 days ago
  • 2 min read

When it comes to municipal law in Illinois, “good enough” doesn’t cut it. Local governments face high-stakes legal, financial, and governance challenges that require counsel who can anticipate issues, navigate complex regulations, and protect taxpayer dollars. That’s exactly what The Chicagoland Journal recognized in its recent feature on Vasselli Law, highlighting our work across Illinois municipalities and townships.


Vasselli Law gavel graphic with headline Navigating the Legal Landscape for Municipal Success

The profile emphasized what makes Vasselli Law different: we’re built for the realities of modern local government. Our attorneys aren’t just versed in statutes — we’ve worked inside government, negotiated high-stakes development deals, and advised on public finance transactions exceeding $1 billion.


From FOIA and OMA compliance to labor negotiations, our approach blends sharp legal insight with practical execution. Other firms may offer legal opinions; we provide solutions that hold up in the real world, under public scrutiny, and in the face of political pressure.


The article also noted our track record of success in:


  • Economic Development: Structuring agreements that bring jobs, increase tax revenue, and align with community priorities.

  • Governance & Compliance: Training officials to avoid costly missteps in transparency, ethics, and open meetings law.

  • Public Finance: Serving as bond and underwriter’s counsel on transactions that fuel infrastructure growth.

  • Labor & Employment: Navigating collective bargaining, internal disputes, and policy updates that keep workplaces compliant and functional.


As Managing Partner James Vasselli put it in the interview:

“We don’t just serve as outside counsel — we operate as part of your team.”

That’s why municipalities turn to us for both day-to-day guidance and once-in-a-career decisions.




If your municipality needs legal counsel that’s direct, strategic, and committed to results, Vasselli Law is ready to help.


📞 Call us at (630) 931-8225

✉️ Contact us to start the conversation


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