Town of Munster Indiana

The Town Attorney renders advice on all legal questions affecting the Town, its Boards and Commissions, Police Department, Fire Department, and the Parks Department. Other included duties include:

1. Prosecutes or defends any and all lawsuits or actions to which the Town may be a party, or in which the Town has an interest, or which may be brought against an officer or employee of the Town.
2. Prosecutes actions for condemnation under eminent domain statutes for the Town, Parks and Recreation, and other department of the Town.
3. Advises and assists in the drafting of all Town ordinances, orders, and regulations.
4. Drafts or reviews all contracts to which the Town is expected to become a party.
5. Submits legal opinions to the departments of the Town concerning the constitutionally or legality of various actions or procedures.
6. Prosecutes violations of Town ordinances, including violations of local traffic offenses.
7. Litigates insurance claims.