The role of a municipal attorney is fundamentally shaped by a dual loyalty—to the government they serve and to the people whose lives that government affects. This duality creates inherent tension, particularly in contentious situations where the government’s agenda may appear to undermine public interests.

The role of a municipal attorney is fundamentally shaped by a dual loyalty—to the government they serve and to the people whose lives that government affects. This duality creates inherent tension, particularly in contentious situations where the government’s agenda may appear to undermine public interests.

The role of a municipal attorney is fundamentally shaped by a dual loyalty—to the government they serve and to the people whose lives that government affects. This duality creates inherent tension, particularly in contentious situations where the government’s agenda may appear to undermine public interests.