Jeremiah V. Cover
Jeremy Cover practices in the areas of general municipal law, municipal prosecution, economic development, dangerous building and nuisance abatements, real estate transactions, as well as regulatory and statutory compliance, including Missouri’s Sunshine Law. Jeremy joined Lauber Municipal Law in 2015, became a partner in 2019, and a member in 2024. Jeremy previously served as the Associate City Counselor and Assistant Prosecutor for the City of Jefferson City, Missouri, where he advised the City Council as well as numerous boards and commissions, prosecuted a wide range of City Code violations, and led the City’s code enforcement task force. Prior to his work in Jefferson City, Jeremy served in court administration for Missouri’s Thirteenth Judicial Circuit.
Education
- University of Missouri-Kansas City, J.D., 2008
- University of Missouri-Kansas City, M.P.A., 2008
- University of Missouri, B.S. Business Administration, 2004
Bar Admissions
Missouri, 2008
United States District Court, Western District of Missouri, 2013
Honors/Recognition
- Selected as Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers “Rising Star” for State and Local Government Law in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021
Relevant Legal Experience
- City Attorney for multiple Missouri cities
- City Prosecutor for multiple Missouri cities
- Special Counsel for multiple Missouri cities
- Served as Associate City Counselor for Jefferson City, Missouri, representing the City Council, nine departments, and multiple boards and commissions
- Knowledgeable in a wide range of municipal law issues including Missouri’s Sunshine Law, drafting ordinances and resolutions, contract negotiation and review, nuisance abatement, election law, and personnel issues
- Conducts administrative hearings for dangerous buildings and nuisance issues
- Facilitates complex real estate transactions
- Crafted policies and procedures at the Circuit Court and Municipal Court level
- Coordinates the formation, implementation, and operation of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) projects and other economic development incentives
Professional Affiliations
- The Missouri Bar
- Missouri Municipal League
- Cass County Bar Association
- Missouri Municipal Attorney’s Association
- International Municipal Lawyer’s Association
- Missouri Municipal Attorney’s Association, Municipal Prosecutors Committee (2018-2023)
- Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association, Board of Directors (2019-2025)
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