Eric Trout Associate etrout@specialdistrictlaw.com Eric joined McGeady Becher in 2024 and brings with him several years of experience representing local governments, quasi-governmental entities, and individual clients as both water counsel and general counsel, handling various legal issues including land and water transactions, contract negotiations, advising clients on expansion and protection of water rights and systems,…

Kalen Hilliker Associate khilliker@specialdistrictlaw.com Kalen joined McGeady Becher as a special district attorney in 2024.  She is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where her studies focused on transactional practice areas such as public finance, real estate, and corporate drafting.  Prior to joining the Firm, Kalen represented clients as a…

Jay L. Morse Associate jmorse@specialdistrictlaw.com Jay joined McGeady Becher as a special district attorney in 2021. He received his juris doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School on merit-based scholarship. During his legal education, Jay earned credit towards his degree as a judicial intern in the Wisconsin Supreme Court and as a Student Associate…

Timothy OConnor

Timothy P. O’Connor Associate toconnor@specialdistrictlaw.com Tim joined McGeady Becher as a special district attorney in 2021. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, where his studies focused on real estate law. Prior to joining the firm, Timothy represented a wide variety of clients in various real estate matters involving land use,…

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Kate joined McGeady Becher as a special district attorney in 2019, bringing with her nearly 20 years of experience representing a wide variety of clients in matters involving real estate development, land use, zoning, housing, planned unit developments, and historic preservation.

Jon T. Hoistad Associate jhoistad@specialdistrictlaw.com Jon joined McGeady Becher in 2018, and brings with him several years of experience representing municipalities, special districts, development authorities, and planning and zoning commissions. His prior experience also includes land use and development, and commercial and residential real estate transactions on behalf of both private and government entities. Of…

Emily Murphy Senior Associate emurphy@specialdistrictlaw.com Emily has been practicing special district law since 2016. Of her special district practice, Emily says: “Every project is unique.  This makes the practice challenging yet rewarding.  I enjoy working with the various entities and individuals to determine each client’s needs and implementing a plan to meet those needs.” Prior…