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Okanogan County commissioners debate outside-counsel rate increase and reliance on firm
Summary
County leaders discussed a proposed rate increase from outside counsel, weighed options to negotiate or reduce use, and revisited whether to hire in-house attorneys for specialized matters.
Okanogan County commissioners and staff reviewed a proposed rate increase submitted by outside counsel and discussed options to hold rates, reduce use of the firm or hire in-house attorneys.
The county received a rate schedule from outside counsel in mid-January showing increases for several staff roles the county uses frequently. Commissioners and staff said litigation accounts for the majority of legal spending and that outsourcing to firms with multiple specialists remains the county’s primary approach for matters that exceed in‑house capacity.
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