The City Attorney serves as the chief legal advisor for the City of Laguna Beach and provides comprehensive legal counsel to the City Council, City Manager, departments, boards, commissions and committees. Appointed by the City Council, the City Attorney is responsible for protecting the City’s legal interests by advising on compliance with local, state, and federal laws; drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents; attending City Council board, commission and committee meetings, as needed; and enforcing the City’s municipal codes and regulations. The City Attorney also represents the City in civil litigation, coordinates with outside counsel on specialized legal matters, and proactively identifies legal risks and opportunities to support sound public policy and effective governance. The City Attorney oversees a legal team that includes two staff attorneys and one paralegal.

Mission

The mission of the City Attorney’s Office for the City of Laguna Beach is to provide exceptional and ethically grounded legal services by advising City officials and employees, representing the City in litigation and transactional matters, and enforcing the Laguna Beach Municipal Code to protect and advance the City’s interests.

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