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Biscayne Park approves transition of village attorney and contract with Fox Rothschild; Neighbors Giblin to act as transition counsel
Summary
Commission approved a third amendment to the Neighbors Giblin contract to formalize increased retainer rates, accepted their waiver of a 60‑day notice so the firm can serve as transition counsel through Jan. 31, and appointed Fox Rothschild with John R. Heron as village attorney effective Jan. 16, 2026.
The commission approved two companion resolutions that change the village’s legal services arrangements. Special counsel Andrew (speaker 12) summarized the third amendment to the existing Neighbors Giblin agreement, formalizing a previously budgeted retainer increase effective Oct. 1, 2025, and confirming Neighbors Giblin will act as transition counsel through Jan. 31 while they turn over files and institutional knowledge.
The commission then voted to appoint Fox Rothschild and John R. Heron as village attorney effective Jan. 16, 2026. The new contract sets a three‑year term with an annual flat retainer below $25,000 and a provision that the retainer may increase on Jan. 1, 2028 by CPI or 5% (whichever is less). Transition and hourly‑rate provisions limit billable post‑transition work to requests by the village manager or the village attorney and require disclosure and informed consent for waivers of potential conflicts.
Commissioners thanked outgoing counsel for their service and praised the special counsel who helped negotiate the transition. Both resolutions passed unanimously. Staff were instructed to coordinate the transition and ensure residents and commissioners understand contact procedures during and after the handover.
