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Mr. Murray's practice has emphasized land use, zoning, eminent domain, and urban renewal law, including extensive litigation experience. He has represented both governmental and private clients in eminent domain actions, as well as acting as general counsel and special counsel to several urban renewal authorities.

Since 1976, Mr. Dahl has practiced in local government law, dealing with all aspects of land use, annexation, personnel, governmental operations and water rights. He is a past general counsel to the Colorado Municipal League and to the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments. He has authored numerous complete land use codes for municipalities and counties and specializes in annexation and land use code diagnosis and revision.

Since 1993, Mr. Renaud's practice has focused on the general representation of Colorado municipalities, with an emphasis on land use law and litigation. He has served as the city or town attorney for several municipalities and currently serves as the town attorney for the Town of Frisco and the Town of Hayden, and as special counsel for the Beaver Creek Resort Company of Colorado.

Ms. Beery's practice has focused on local government representation since her admission to the bar. She has served as city or town attorney to several Colorado municipalities and advises clients on zoning and land use law, sales and use tax matters and TABOR.

Mr. Rivera represents local governments in employment, condemnation and urban renewal matters, as well as other types of litigation, trials and appeals. As a first chair, Mr. Rivera has tried more than 40 jury and court trials to verdict in federal and state courts.

Mr. Klein regularly provides general municipal advisement and serves as Town Prosecutor for the Town of Frisco and Town of Mt. Crested Butte. He has experience in municipal election law, liquor licensing, land use matters and litigation, code enforcement, and business licensing.

Our Philosophy

Murray Dahl Beery & Renaud LLP is a Colorado law firm dedicated to bringing the highest quality counsel to its clients in the areas of local government, litigation, administrative, land use and development, eminent domain, urban renewal, and sales and use tax.

The Firm prides itself on outstanding professionalism, identification of our clients' needs, as well as effective results and creativity. When working with Murray Dahl Beery & Renaud LLP, the client receives comprehensive legal advice that is cost-effective, functional and responsive to the client's needs. The attorneys understand that legal issues facing a client are dynamic and unique to each client. Providing personalized, effective counsel means combining expertise in the law and originality in problem-solving.

Who We Are

Murray Dahl Beery & Renaud LLP was founded in January of 2005 by four members of the Public Law Department at Gorsuch Kirgis, LLP. The firm currently has three partners, one senior counsel, one of counsel, and one associate attorney. This size enables the Firm to foster an environment of collaboration where attorneys can provide superlative work through the combined strengths of the individual attorneys who comprise the Firm.

What We Can Do For You

The Firm serves as general and special counsel to a number of cities and towns, counties, special districts and urban renewal authorities. If your governmental or quasi-governmental entity is in need of on-going services, a one-time consultation or co-counsel services for a major project or litigation, the attorneys of Murray Dahl Beery & Renaud LLP are ready to assist.

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