Politics & Government
Phoenixville Taps New Solicitor
The selection of Pottstown-based Wolf Baldwin as borough solicitor will cost residents a little bit extra, according to reports.
By James Boyle
A divided borough council approved the selection of Wolf Baldwin and Associates as Phoenixville’s solicitor during a meeting last week, according to the Pottstown Mercury.
The Pottstown-based law firm will take over legal duties from the previous solicitor, Friedman Schuman, following the 5-3 vote last Tuesday. According to reports, Wolf Baldwin will cost the borough $135 an hour for legal services and $165 for litigation, an increase from the $125-per-hour rate charged by its predecessor.
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The dissenting votes came from Council President James Kovaleski, Vice President Dana Dugan and council member Jennifer Mayo, who told reporters she did not want to spend more money for a solicitor.
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