The City of Waltham Law Department, located on the top floor at 119 School Street, houses both the Law Department and the office of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
 

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Legal Secretary
Pamela Doucette

Senior Clerk
Karen Rowland

Address
City of Waltham Law Department
Government Center
119 School Street
Waltham, MA 02451

Hours
Monday to Thursday   8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Friday                       8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Phone Number
781-314-3330

Fax Number
781-314-3341

Description of Services
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The Law Department, consisting of the City Solicitor and Assistant City Solicitors, acts as the legal advisor for the Mayor, City Council, School Committee, and all departments, boards and commissions of the City of Waltham.  The Law Department does not provide legal advice to private citizens.

The Law Department is responsible for handling the following matters on the City's behalf:

• Investigating and resolving all claims against the City of Waltham, including the School Department
• Handling building/zoning enforcement actions and health and fire code violations in the courts
• Labor negotiations with city unions, grievances, arbitration and employee discipline
• Reviewing all city contracts
• Reviewing all Special Permit decisions of the City Council prior to issuance
• Prosecuting all tax foreclosures
• Preparing title examinations for City property
• Representing the City in bankruptcy actions
• Handling all matters before state administrative agencies, e.g., Civil Service Commission, Labor Relations Board, Board of Conciliation and Arbitration, Department of Industrial Accidents, Contributory Retirement Appeals Board, Appellate Tax Board, Commission Against Discrimination, and the Department of Environmental Protection
• Reviewing and/or drafting city leases
• Representing the City, including the School Department, in actions filed by or against the School Committee and/or City of Waltham in all courts of the Commonwealth and federal courts
• Preparation of all City ordinance
• Preparation of all Special Legislation for the Mayor and City Council
• Attendance at City Council meetings; School Committee meetings; and meetings of various other municipal boards, commissions and committees when requested