SUBJECT:
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Request Authorization to Engage Services of Outside Counsel for Defense of Workers’ Compensation Case (Budget Impact - None)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Matthew G. Minter, County Attorney County Attorney
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Due to a possible conflict of interest with my office, it is my recommendation that Marion County engage outside counsel for the defense of this case. I have considered a number of possible firms, and it is my recommendation that Marion County engage the services of the Dean, Ringers, Morgan & Lawton firm of Orlando for this matter.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
The firm’s fees will be billed on an hourly basis, based on the following rates: Shareholders: $165; Associates: $150; and Paralegals: $110.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to authorize County Attorney to engage Dean, Ringers, Morgan & Lawton for defense in Workers’ Compensation case.
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