Municipalities rely on Gardiner Koch Weisberg & Wrona to represent
them in varied litigation. We have successfully defended municipalities
against sex, race, national origin, religion, employment discrimination
and retaliatory discharge claims. In addition, our representation
encompasses contract disputes and municipal tax contests. We have
negotiated union contracts, proposed zoning code revisions and responded
to challenges to municipal ordinances. We have handled police brutality,
malicious prosecution, false arrest and constitutional rights cases. We
have defended municipalities against claims of housing discrimination
and political firings and hirings. In addition, we have been involved
in cases in which municipal employees were accused of sexual harassment
and molestation.
Our expertise comes from experience. Tom Gardiner served as trustee
of the Village of Glenwood and Prairie State College for a cumulative
total of 21 years. He currently serves on the Board of Education for a high school district.
Jim Koch sits on the board of New Trier High School
and is on the Board of Governors for the North Suburban Special Education
District. We are familiar with the pressures placed on elected officials
and executives and have the ability to provide sound counsel that
protects both the community and the leadership.