Tompkins County Attorney serves as the primary legal advisor for Tompkins County, providing comprehensive legal counsel to the County Legislature, all county departments, and staff. This office stands out as the exclusive representative for the county in a wide range of civil and family court matters, ensuring unified and strategic legal support for local government operations.
The office adopts a proactive and authoritative approach to public sector law, offering legal opinions and guidance on complex governmental issues. With deep expertise in municipal law, it represents the county as a governmental entity across various legal arenas, focusing on protecting public interests, managing risk, and supporting efficient county administration.
Services Offered
- Legal advisory services for Tompkins County Legislature
- Legal guidance for County Departments and staff
- Representation in civil litigation
- Bankruptcy proceedings
- Foreclosure matters
- Solid waste legal issues
- Health department legal matters
- Capital projects legal support
- County property transactions
- Prosecution of juvenile delinquency cases in Family Court
- Prosecution of PINS (Persons in Need of Supervision) cases
The office supports all county departments and operates from Ithaca, NY, serving the entire Tompkins County government structure with dedicated legal expertise in public administration and civil law.
