Duties

Law Department: Provides legal counseling and assistance to city departments pertaining to legal issues of the city. Distributes and accepts Notice of Claim forms from citizens who believe the city might be legally responsible for damages to their property and/or personal injuries. Individuals seeking private legal counseling can contact the Lake County Bar Association at (219) 738-1905 or Legal Aid Services of Northwest Indiana, Inc. at (219) 886-3161 or (219) 932-2787.