Lackawanna City Attorney

Lackawanna City Attorney

Welcome to the official website of the Lackawanna City Attorney's Office, where we are dedicated to serving the legal needs of the City of Lackawanna, New York. Located at 714 Ridge Road, Room 213, our office plays a crucial role in advising and representing the City, the City Council, and all City Departments on a wide range of legal matters.

Our Services:

- Legal Representation: We represent the Mayor, City Council, elected officials, and City Departments in all legal actions and proceedings, ensuring the City's interests are expertly advocated and defended.

- Research and Opinions: Our team conducts extensive legal research and provides well-informed opinions to the City Council, supporting informed decision-making.

- Legislative Drafting: We draft and review legislation, local laws, ordinances, and policies, while assessing external legislative proposals that may impact our City.

- Grievance and Arbitration: We participate in and oversee grievances, arbitration, and disciplinary hearings, ensuring fair and just outcomes.

- Property and Real Estate: Our office examines and approves titles for all City-acquired properties, prepares related documents, and manages real property closings.

- Bids and Specifications: We prepare, review, and approve all City bids and specifications, maintaining high standards of transparency and competitiveness.

- Claims Investigation: We investigate claims against the City and coordinate defenses with external counsel through our self-insurance program.

- Zoning and Planning Counsel: We provide expert legal counsel to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board.

- City Prosecution: Our City Prosecutors handle prosecutions for City ordinance and local law violations, as well as Vehicle and Traffic and Penal Law violations, excluding misdemeanors and felonies.

Important Notice:

Please be advised that the City Attorney’s Office is ethically and legally unable to provide legal advice or opinions to private individuals. For personal legal matters, we recommend seeking the counsel of a private attorney.

Contact Information:

- Address: 714 Ridge Road, Room 213, Lackawanna, New York 14218

- Phone: (716) 827-6473

- Fax: (716) 827-6434

For specific inquiries or assistance, please contact our Legal Assistant, Denise Fitzgibbons, at lawclerk@lackny.com or call (716) 827-6479.

We are committed to serving the City of Lackawanna with integrity and dedication, ensuring that our legal affairs are managed with the highest level of professionalism.