City Attorney

About the Office

The City Attorney serves as the chief legal advisor to the City of Lafayette. Appointed by the Mayor, the City Attorney provides legal guidance and representation to the Mayor, City Council, department heads, city boards, commissions, and employees across all areas of city business.

What We Do

The City Attorney’s Office ensures that city operations comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Our responsibilities include:

• Legal Counsel
  Advising city officials, departments, agencies, and boards on legal matters and regulatory compliance.

• Document Review & Drafting
  Preparing and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, deeds, and other legal documents.

• Legislation & Ordinance Enforcement
  Drafting legislation for City Council and prosecuting violations of city ordinances.

• Litigation & Legal Representation
  Representing the City and its employees in legal proceedings, including administrative hearings and lawsuits.

• Negotiations
  Assisting with the negotiation of complex agreements that impact city development and services.

• Public Engagement
  Attending public meetings and responding to resident concerns related to legal, health, and zoning issues.

• Property & Public Works
  Coordinating title searches and legal documentation for roadway and infrastructure projects.

Our Mission

The City Attorney’s Office is committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and lawful governance. We work to protect the City’s legal interests while serving the best interests of all who live, work, and do business in the City of Lafayette.

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