South Chicago Municipal Economic Development Attorneys
Strong communities don’t happen by accident; they grow through intentional planning, strategic redevelopment, and effective use of municipal law. At the Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain, we partner with South Chicago municipalities to revitalize neighborhoods, return abandoned properties to productive use, and support long-term economic development throughout the region.
Our attorneys understand the complexities of zoning, land use, abandoned and tax deed proceedings, nuisance actions, and real estate redevelopment. For decades, our firm has worked alongside municipalities to create safer, more vibrant neighborhoods.
Michelle Broughton-Fountain, Founding Attorney
Our Founding Attorney has served as both a family law and municipal attorney since 1996, bringing decades of hands‑on experience in family matters and local government operations.
Transforming Abandoned And Tax Delinquent Properties
Abandoned homes and commercial buildings can drain community resources, reduce surrounding property values, and impose unnecessary tax burdens on residents. Also, some properties may not be abandoned; they may be occupied and have severely delinquent real estate taxes. While they receive municipal resources, they do not contribute to those resources as occupied properties that pay real estate taxes do. Through the effective use of municipal law, we help cities and villages identify, acquire, and rehabilitate problem properties.
Our firm has helped municipalities obtain and redevelop more than 500 abandoned and tax-delinquent properties across the South Chicago suburbs. Our work includes:
- Filing abandoned proceeding
- Filing tax deed proceeding
- Clearing title for redevelopment
- Addressing unsafe structures and nuisance properties
- Coordinating with code enforcement and building departments
- Working with developers, investors, and community partners
- Ensuring properties return to the tax roll
By converting neglected parcels into tax-generating assets, communities can fund essential services, attract new businesses, and promote long-term economic growth.
Explore Your Municipal Development Options
If your municipality is ready to address abandoned properties, pursue redevelopment, or strengthen community growth strategies, our team at the Law Office of Michelle Broughton-Fountain can help. Call 708-831-1629 or contact us through our online form to get started.