Law Department, City of Syracuse (Office of Corporation Counsel)

About Law Department, City of Syracuse (Office of Corporation Counsel)

The Law Department of the City of Syracuse, New York, handles the legal affairs of the city government and is led by the Corporation Counsel. The city's job postings call the unit the Office of Corporation Counsel. Its attorneys advise the Mayor, the Common Council, and city departments and agencies, and the department processes Freedom of Information Law requests and claims filed against the city. Because these attorneys act for the city, they do not provide legal advice or representation to members of the public.

The office's work includes civil litigation in state and federal courts, such as defending civil rights, personal injury, property damage and contract claims, along with pleadings, motions, trials and appeals. Its functions also extend to drafting legislation, contracting, real estate transactions and collections. The department is located at City Hall, 233 East Washington Street, in Syracuse.

Practice areas

Areas of work that Law Department, City of Syracuse (Office of Corporation Counsel) describes on its own website. They describe the organization as a whole, not the practice of any individual attorney listed below.

Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 30, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with Law Department, City of Syracuse (Office of Corporation Counsel).

Registered attorneys

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