Responsibilities
 Matthew E. Brooks, Esq. is the Town Attorney for the Town of Wheatfield. As Town Attorney, he is responsible for overseeing all legal services for the Town. He prepares the agendas for Town Board meetings and drafts or reviews all resolutions and motions. The Town Attorney is also responsible for drafting local laws, as well as reviewing and negotiating all contracts between the Town and third parties.

The Town Attorney is responsible for insuring that the Town is in compliance will all federal and state laws.

Legal Representative
The Town Attorney represents the Town in Court and administrative  proceedings, including real property tax matters and actions to recover moneys due to the Town. He also coordinates, with assigned insurance defense counsel and outside counsel, the defense of cases that are brought against the Town. 
 
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