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Village Attorney
The position of Village Attorney is unique to the Village of Port Chester. Unlike other villages in the State of New York, the Village Attorney is a full-time position, appointed by the Village Manager with an employment contract authorized by the Board of Trustees.
Role of Village Attorney
Not many residents are aware of the wide role that the Village Attorney plays in Village government. He represents the Village in all legal proceedings and acts as advisor to the Village staff, as well as counsel to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals and the many Village boards and commissions. The Village Attorney also attends all meetings of the Board of Trustees and prepares resolutions and local laws. He drafts and reviews contracts, leases, easements, licenses, and deeds. In addition, the Village Attorney assists the Village Manager in negotiating collective bargaining negotiations and personnel-related matters as required. He also prepares legal opinions on all matters of municipal law.
Counsel
The Village retains the firm of Bond, Schoeneck & King, to serve as Labor Counsel. Outside counsel is occasionally retained for specialized services or a conflict of interest upon approval of the Village Manager and Board of Trustees.
While the Village Attorney is the attorney for the Village, he cannot provide advice to individuals on private matters.
Prosecutors
The Village appoints the firm of Tobin & Bernardon, LLP to prosecute violations in the Port Chester Justice Court.
Building & Code Violations
James Tobin
Tobin & Bernardon, LLP
2500 Westchester Avenue, Suite 107
Purchase, NY 10577
Phone: 914-328-2838
Parking & Certain Traffic Violations
Arthur Bernardon
Tobin & Bernardon, LLP
2500 Westchester Avenue, Suite 107
Purchase, NY 10577
Phone: 914-328-2838
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Anthony M. Cerreto
Village AttorneyPhone: 914-939-2200Fax: 914-937-3169
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Village Attorney
Physical Address
222 Grace Church Street
Port Chester, NY 10573
Phone: 914-939-2200Fax: 914-939-2200
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James Tobin
Tobin & Bernardon, LLP
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Arthur Bernardon
Tobin & Bernardon, LLP
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