Legal 
Legal Affairs
The Legal Affairs Division of the Michigan Municipal League is
staffed by William C. Mathewson, General Counsel. In addition to acting as legal counsel for the League
as an organization, the Legal Affairs Division also provides services
to the Leagues members in the following respects:
Assistance to Municipal Attorneys The Legal Affairs Division
works collaboratively with the Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys
(MAMA), the only chartered section of the League. Training institutes
and seminars are provided to member municipal attorneys.
Legal Defense Fund The
Legal Defense Fund is used to assist in litigation and other legal matters
involving a city, village or township, the outcome of which could have
statewide significance. Membership in the Defense Fund is open to League
members which pay a modest annual fee. Resources of the Fund are extended
in cases which would have a considerable impact on Michigan municipal
law and would affect the organization, operation, powers, duties or financing
of Michigans communities. The
typical form of assistance is the filing of an amicus brief to support
the legal position of the community, most often in the Michigan Supreme
Court or Michigan Court of Appeals . William Mathewson serves
as
Fund Administrator.
Assistance with Municipal Inquiries The Leagues
general counsel and associate general counsel are available to offer
guidance and other assistance to the municipal attorneys of its members.
League legal staff does not, however, provide formal legal
advice or opinions for member communities.
Reports
Tax Tribunal - (PDF)
Bankruptcy (PDF)
Municipal Prosecution - Distribution of Fines and Costs Manual (PDF)
Michigan Legal Briefs Michigan Legal Briefs is
a publication for city and village attorneys who are members of the Michigan
Association of Municipal Attorneys. The Briefs summarizes recent
Michigan court decisions, attorney general opinions, and selected federal
cases.
Additional Resources
Guidelines and Checklists
The Review Legal Spotlight Columns
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
For further information about Legal Services
Phone: 734.662.3246 or E-mail: wmathewson@mml.org