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1. Does the City Attorney represent individuals in the community/public?

No. The City Attorney’s office represents the issues of the public as a whole and therefore cannot represent the interest of any individual resident or Commissioner. The City Attorney provides legal advice to the City Commission, City Manager and all City departments on a variety of legal proceedings.

2. What are the hours of operation for the City Attorney’s office?

Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, excluding holidays.

3. Can the City Attorney refer or recommend an attorney to represent the individual residents?

No. The City Attorney cannot refer or recommend an attorney to the public. If you are seeking attorney representation please search the Martindale.com website for an attorney by the area of law needed. http://www.martindale.com

4. Can the City Attorney give legal advice to the individual resident/public?

No. The City Attorney is prohibited from giving legal advice to any one member or group in the community.

5. Will the City Attorney answer my questions if they know that I am already represented by attorney?

No. The City Attorney’s are licensed by the Florida Supreme Court and must adhere to the rules established by the Court to govern all Florida attorneys. The Florida rules do not allow an attorney to communication with someone that is being represented by another attorney.