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Northampton County hires Raleigh law firm to review solar‑farm ordinance
Summary
The board approved an engagement letter to retain the Law Office of Brian Bryce Jr. (Raleigh) to perform a specialized legal review of the county’s solar‑farm ordinance, with hourly rates disclosed in the packet. The attorney can begin work immediately after the board’s approval.
Northampton County commissioners approved a legal engagement to review the county’s solar‑farm ordinance.
Staff presented a proposed engagement letter from the Law Office of Brian Bryce Jr., based in Raleigh, at the request of citizens and the board. The packet listed proposed hourly rates: $350 for partners and senior attorneys, $250 for associates and $100 for paralegals. The county attorney said he had requested a proposed timeline and an estimate from the firm but had not yet received those details.
A commissioner moved to approve the engagement; the motion was seconded and the board authorized the attorney to begin work immediately upon approval.
Next steps: staff will confirm the timeline and estimated cost with the law firm and forward those details to the board as they become available.
