Eric B. Hagen
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Sabrina Hagen
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Eric primarily practices municipal law, with a focus on general municipal law, real estate transactions, land use and development, labor and employment, municipal regulation of renewable energy systems, and the prosecution of municipal violations. He provides a wide range of services to municipal clients, including negotiating and drafting contracts, easements, ordinances, and other documents; enforcement and prosecution of ordinance violations, including zoning violations, public nuisances, and building code violations; and provides advice on land use and zoning matters. Eric also frequently attends Common Council and Village Board meetings, and provides advice to municipal commissions and committees.
He has worked with municipalities to issue raze orders for dilapidated buildings, revised Codes of Ordinances, conducted eminent domain proceedings, assisted municipalities in the purchase and sale of real estate, provided general legal services, and prosecuted public nuisance violations.
Eric also represents businesses and individuals in litigation, real estate, contract negotiation, and landlord/tenant matters.
Admitted to Practice
- Wisconsin State Courts
Professional Memberships
- State Bar of Wisconsin, Government Lawyers Division
- Grant County Bar Association
Education
- J.D., Marquette University Law School, 2017
- Merit Scholarship
- B.A., University of Wisconsin Platteville, 2014
Presentations, Publications, & Contributions
- Presenter, “Municipal Regulation of Solar Energy Systems,” 2023 Municipal Attorney’s Institute, June 2023
- Presenter, “Local Restriction of Solar Energy Projects: Navigating and Resolving Different Approaches to Land Use Conflicts,” Strafford Webinars, March 2024
- Author, “On Tap – Changes to Wis. Stat. Ch. 125 (Alcohol Beverage) Under 2023 Wisconsin Act 73,” Boardman & Clark LLP’s Bimonthly Municipal Law Newsletter, January/February 2024
- Author, “Law Enforcement and Fire/EMS Maintenance of Effort Requirements for Shared Revenue Funding,” Boardman & Clark LLP’s Bimonthly Municipal Law Newsletter, July/August 2023
- Author, “Wisconsin Public Records Law: Risk of Attorney’s Fees Remains, Despite Voluntary Release,” Boardman & Clark LLP’s Bimonthly Municipal Law Newsletter, March/April 2023
- Presenter, “Student Expulsions and Abeyance Agreements,” Boardman & Clark LLP’s 20th Annual School Law Seminar, November 2022
- Author, “Municipal Regulation of Solar Energy Systems,” The Municipality (League of Wisconsin Municipalities), December 2022
- Author, “Financing Opportunities for Local Governments under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,” Boardman & Clark LLP’s Bimonthly Municipal Law Newsletter, November/December 2021
- Author, “Local Powers to Address COVID-19 in the Wake of Wisconsin Legislature v. Palm and OAG-03-20,” Boardman & Clark LLP’s Bimonthly Municipal Law Newsletter, May/June 2020
- Author, “Wisconsin Court of Appeals Holds Municipalities Do Not Get a Second Chance at Conditional Use Permit Denial – Heartland Sportsmen’s Club, Inc. vs. City of Delafield, 2019AP740,” Boardman & Clark LLP’s Bimonthly Municipal Law Newsletter, July/August 2020
- Author, “Applicability of the ‘Competitive and Bargaining Reasons’ Exception to Wisconsin’s Public Records Law,” Boardman & Clark LLP’s Bimonthly Municipal Law Newsletter, September/October 2020
Eric’s Latest Writing & Presentations
WIAA Approves NIL Rule
School Law FYI | 04.29.25
On April 25, 2025, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association approved a new rule allowing student-athletes to earn compensation from certain Name, Image and Likeness opportunities. This rule is a significant change, so school officials, especially high school athletic directors and coaches, should be aware of the requirements of this rule and understand its impact.