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Cutler Law Firm emphasizes in‑house municipal bench, bond counsel and collaborative model for Brookings

2988247 · April 10, 2025
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Summary

Cutler Law Firm presented a multi‑attorney model for Brookings’ city attorney contract, highlighting registered bond counsel capability, public‑finance work and a collaborative team led by partner Nate Shane with litigators and government‑relations counsel available as needed.

Cutler Law Firm told the Brookings City Council on Tuesday that it would provide a designated lead attorney to serve as the city’s contracted legal counsel while drawing on in‑house specialists for bond work, employment law, litigation and government relations.

The firm’s presentation, led by partner Nate Shane, described a “point man” approach: Shane said he would be the primary contact for the city and would route matters to colleagues with specific expertise. “I would be the point man and the calls would come to me,” Shane said during the firm’s slide presentation and the council’s question round.

Why it matters: Cutler highlighted specialties the council cited in the RFP, including municipal finance (Shane is registered…

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