--- title: "Murray Dahl Beery & Renaud LLP | Lakewood CO Law Firm" url: https://mdbrlaw.com/ description: "Murray Dahl Beery & Renaud LLP is a Lakewood, Colorado law firm providing legal counsel in local government, litigation, land use, eminent domain, urban renewal, and sales and use tax." lang: en --- Lakewood, Colorado — Attorneys at Law # Strategic Legal Advocacy. Proven Results. Murray Dahl Beery & Renaud LLP is a Colorado law firm dedicated to bringing the highest quality counsel in local government, litigation, land use, eminent domain, urban renewal, and sales and use tax. Schedule a Consultation: 3034936670 View Practice Areas Call (303) 493-6670 (3034936670) · Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM 150+ Years of Combined Experience 100+ Municipal Clients Served 7 Practice Areas of Focus Practice Areas ## Legal Services for Government & Business in Colorado Providing personalized, effective counsel that combines expertise in the law and originality in problem-solving. ### Local Government Law General and special counsel to cities, towns, counties, and special districts across Colorado. ### Litigation Experienced trial attorneys with over 40 jury and court trials in federal and state courts, representing government and private clients. ### Administrative Law Guidance through administrative proceedings, regulatory compliance, and governmental operations for public entities. ### Land Use & Development Comprehensive land use code authoring, annexation, zoning, and development law with statewide practice. ### Eminent Domain Representation of governmental and private clients in condemnation actions and eminent domain proceedings. ### Urban Renewal Counsel to several urban renewal authorities. ### Sales & Use Tax Specialized counsel in sales and use tax matters and TABOR compliance for Colorado municipalities. Ready to discuss your legal needs? Call (303) 493-6670 for a consultation (3034936670) Our Attorneys ## Experienced Legal Professionals in Lakewood, Colorado Our team combines decades of experience in Colorado local government and public law. Image: Malcolm M. Murray (https://mdbrlaw.com/assets/malcolm-murray-BWeO2gv2.jpg) ### Malcolm M. Murray Of Counsel 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. mmurray@mdbrlaw.com Image: Gerald E. Dahl (https://mdbrlaw.com/assets/jerry-dahl-CUvAzSs4.jpg) ### Gerald E. Dahl Partner 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. gdahl@mdbrlaw.com Image: Thad W. Renaud (https://mdbrlaw.com/assets/thad-renaud-D3KZh5Xl.jpg) ### Thad W. Renaud Partner 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. trenaud@mdbrlaw.com Image: Carmen Beery (https://mdbrlaw.com/assets/carmen-beery-kLXHNuPc.jpg) ### Carmen Beery Partner 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. cbeery@mdbrlaw.com Image: Joseph Rivera (https://mdbrlaw.com/assets/joseph-rivera-Dgt0uIJu.jpg) ### Joseph Rivera Senior Counsel 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. jrivera@mdbrlaw.com Image: Nicholas Klein (https://mdbrlaw.com/assets/nicholas-klein-K0hNHDe8.png) ### Nicholas Klein Associate 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. nklein@mdbrlaw.com Want to speak with one of our attorneys? Call (303) 493-6670 (3034936670) About the Firm ## Decades of Legal Excellence in Colorado ### 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. ### Representative Clients General Counsel Cities - Edgewater - Idaho Springs - Wheat Ridge General Counsel Towns - Fairplay - Frisco - Georgetown - Hayden - Lochbuie - Mt. Crested Butte - Poncha Springs Urban Renewal - Aurora URA - Colorado Springs DDA - Edgewater ERA - Gunnison URA - Westminster EDA Other Clients - Beaver Creek Resort Co. - CO Dept. of Local Affairs - CO Municipal League - Roaring Fork Trans. Auth. Ready to discuss your case? Call (303) 493-6670: 3034936670 Frequently Asked Questions ## Common Questions About MDBR Law in Lakewood, Colorado Find answers to common questions about our legal services, experience, and how we can help your municipality or business. ### How do I contact Murray Dahl Beery & Renaud LLP for a consultation? ### What legal services does MDBR Law provide in Lakewood, CO? ### Does MDBR Law handle Sales and Use Tax litigation? ### What is the experience of the attorneys at MDBR Law? ### Where is the MDBR Law office located? ### Does the firm represent local government entities in Colorado? ### Can MDBR Law assist with land use and zoning matters? ### Does MDBR Law handle eminent domain cases? Have a question not answered here? Call (303) 493-6670 (3034936670) Contact Us ## Get in Touch with Murray Dahl Beery & Renaud LLP Located in Lakewood, Colorado, serving municipalities and businesses throughout the state. Office Address 710 Kipling Street, Suite 300 Lakewood, CO 80215 Telephone (303) 493-6670 (3034936670) Office Hours Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Email Please contact individual attorneys directly via their email addresses listed on our Attorneys section. Call to Schedule a Consultation: 3034936670 **Notice:** Sending an email to Murray Dahl, Beery & Renaud LLP does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you are not a current client of the firm, your message will not be considered confidential information, and could be used by us in the event we represent a party adverse to you. This website is not intended to give legal advice. 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