Outside counsel for county and county manager
Summary
The legislature unanimously approved an engagement letter with the law firm Harris Beach Murtha, securing outside legal services for the county.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
The cost of the firm's legal services will be borne by the county, though specific fees weren't stated at the meeting.
County residents get professional legal representation for county matters.
Taxpayers bear the hourly legal fees without a spending cap.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Legislature — November 5, 2026
The county is hiring Harris Beach Murtha Cullina, PLLC to defend the county and its manager, in the wake of the Care Center litigation in which a judge ruled against the county. The unresolved question is cost — an attempt to cap fees at $50,000 failed, leaving the engagement without a stated ceiling.
County Legislature — July 9, 2026
The legislature unanimously approved an engagement letter with the law firm Harris Beach Murtha, securing outside legal services for the county.
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