The Borough Attorney is the legal advisor for the Borough. The Borough Attorney’s advice is provided to the Assembly, Administration (to include the Mayor), as well as Borough Officers, Departments, and Divisions. The Borough Attorney’s Office represents the Borough before the Office of Administrative Appeals, Board of Equalization, Animal Care & Regulation Board, and the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, as well as civil and minor offense criminal proceedings in State Court, and on rare occasion, Federal Courts.

The Borough Attorney’s Office also confers with Borough employees on various legal matters, to include review of contracts, agreements, and disputes. The Borough Attorney’s Office prepares and reviews legal documents, governmental legislation, ordinances, contracts, licenses, and deeds, and legal opinions. The Borough Attorney’s Office attends various Borough meetings in an advisory capacity. The Borough Attorney does not provide legal advice or representation to the general public.