Find a Local Government Law Attorney in Westchester County, New York to appear before local governments or represent the local government in administrative hearings or at trial. Local Government Law Attorneys can be employed as private practitioners, in-house counsel, or in public practice representing school boards, special districts, counties and cities. A local government lawyer in Westchester County, New York may deal with zoning ordinances, health standards, building codes, and other legal matters that are decided by city councils and other local governmental bodies.
Lawyer Referral Service in Westchester County, NY - The Westchester County Bar Association (WCBA) has sponsored a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) for the past 40 years. Each year, the LRS refers thousands of individuals to local attorneys throughout White Plains, NY, and the surrounding areas of Westchester County. Attorneys that participate in the Lawyer Referral Service agree to provide a 30 minute consultation in exchange for a $40 consultation fee. During the consultation the attorney and client discuss the legal problem, possible solutions and the attorney fees needed for additional representation.