Annexation
Making an impact
Barnes & Thornburg attorneys work closely with our municipal clients to determine whether and when to pursue annexation or reorganization, including guiding them through substantial reforms to Indiana’s annexation and reorganization laws, including those under the Indiana Government Modernization Act.
In our experience, most annexations – whether voluntary or involuntary – are driven by considerations involving economic development, aligning corporate boundaries with service areas, and/or the elimination of subsidies. Reorganizations are often considered for the same reasons, plus a need for greater flexibility that may not be available through annexation.