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City Attorney's Office
The City Attorney is appointed by the Mayor and must be voted on and confirmed by the City Council. The City Attorney is the chief legal advisor of the City of Fort Myers.
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About Us
The Office of the City Attorney will provide the chief legal advice and related legal services for the City Council in a manner devoid of politics.
The Office of the City Attorney shall perform all duties imposed upon the City Attorney under the Charter, Ordinance or Resolution of the City Council.
City Attorney’s Office handles the day-to-day operation of the City of Fort Myers which requires attorneys to interpret and apply state and federal statutory and case law and the City Code to specific factual situations. The City Attorney’s Office also researches legal issues, prepares and negotiates contracts, settlements, and other documents as well as defending litigation cases made against the city. The City Attorney’s Office prosecutes persons for violating the City Code, collects money owed the city, forecloses city liens and mortgages and defends mortgage foreclosures.
The City Attorney shall be the legal advisor for the Mayor, of the City Council and City Advisory Boards and also the general attorney for the municipality.
The Office of the City Attorney shall perform all duties imposed upon the City Attorney under the Charter, Ordinance or Resolution of the City Council. Services will be performed with extreme objectivity and accuracy attempting to minimize influence. The Legal opinions from the Office of the City Attorney shall not reflect personal opinion nor be swayed by influences other than justice.
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City Attorney's Office
Physical Address
2200 Second Street, 3rd Floor
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: 239-321-7050Fax: 239-344-0050
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Grant Alley
City AttorneyPhone: 239-321-7640
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Amanda Browning Richardson
Assistant City AttorneyPhone: 239-321-7640
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G. Travis Cary
Assistant City AttorneyPhone: 239-321-7640
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Ronald Dente
Assistant City AttorneyPhone: 239-321-7050
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Shedina Veale
ParalegalPhone: 239-321-7050
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Wendy White
ParalegalPhone: 239-321-7050
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Shanelle Winn
ParalegalPhone: 239-321-7048
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Karen Olivo
Paralegal IIPhone: 239-321-7633