April B. Danielson

Biographical Information

April Danielson is a municipal law attorney in the Firm’s Birmingham office and she is a member of the firm’s State and Local Government Practice Group.  April has nearly 30 years of experience representing Alabama municipalities and public entities and her practice is devoted exclusively to municipal and local government law. She is a steady, practical advisor to elected officials, city staff, and municipal boards navigating complex legal and operational challenges.

April currently serves as City Attorney for the City of Irondale, Alabama, and previously represented the City of Hoover, Alabama—the sixth‑largest municipality in the state—for more than twenty years. Her long‑standing work with Hoover provided her with extensive exposure to the full scope of municipal operations and large‑city governance, experience that she now brings to every client she serves.  April has also represented other Alabama municipalities and local governmental entities and has proven experience in economic development related to small and large scale projects, including participation on the legal economic development team for the J.M. Smucker $1.1 billion plant in McCalla, Alabama.

Throughout her career, April has worked closely with mayors, city councils, city clerks, department heads, public corporations, and public boards, providing clear, reliable legal guidance informed by a deep understanding of Alabama municipal law and the day‑to‑day realities of public service.

April has handled virtually every legal aspect of municipal government. Her practice includes extensive experience in:

• Municipal contracts and procurement
• Economic development initiatives
• Real estate and public development projects
• Open Meetings Act and Public Records Act compliance
• Employment matters, personnel issues, and policy development
• Election law
• Drainage and infrastructure matters
• Zoning, planning, and land‑use issues
• Construction projects and public works
• Utilities and utility authorities
• Revenue, taxation, and licensing
• Code enforcement and compliance
• Annexation and incorporation issues
• Inter‑municipal agreements and public partnerships
• Ordinance and resolution drafting
• Governmental boards and corporations

Known for her professionalism, institutional knowledge, and sound judgment, April Danielson is both legal counsel and a long‑term partner to the municipalities that she serves. Her career reflects a commitment to public service, transparency, and helping Alabama communities operate legally, efficiently, and with confidence.