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Law Offices of
Weiss, Serota, Helfman, Pastoriza, Cole, and Boniske, P.A.
Richard Jay Weiss
David M. Wolpin
Miami Dade Office: 305.854.0800
Broward Office: 954.762.4242
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Mission Statement
The mission of the City Attorney is to protect the legal interests of the City by advising the City Council and Staff in the performance of their duties.
Services, Functions and Activities
The City Attorney is appointed by the City Council. The City Attorney's office is responsible for advising the Council, City Manager, Staff and various boards of the City on legal matters.
Ongoing functions include drafting of resolutions and ordinances to implement the legislative policies and goals of the City Council, reviewing contracts and other legal documents as necessary for the operation of the City and representing the City and its agents in the areas of labor relations, land use, general matters and litigation.
The City utilizes the services of a separate firm for matters concerning personal injuries and worker's compensation issues.
GOALS
Organizational Performance
- To provide the highest quality legal services to the City.
- Maintain professional independent judgment and adhere to a high standard of ethics.
- Ensure that the legal process remains a-political and provide the City with clear and useful legal advice.
- Assist the City in implementing the ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and Interlocal agreements necessary to assist the City Manager establish the daily operations, functions, tax base and code of ordinances for the City.
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