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After attorney departure, Oley Valley board agrees to solicit solicitor proposals and include current counsel
Summary
Facing the departure of a district attorney (Ali) to a new firm, the board directed staff to solicit proposals from local firms, include the Levin Group in the solicitation and aim for a focused timeline to minimize transition disruption, with a target to have recommendations by February.
Board members discussed solicitor representation after a departing attorney (Ali) left the firm that had been representing the district. Solicitor Mr. Levin reported on recent legal news (Colman v. Parkland) and advised the board on options; board members proposed three options: continue with the Levin Group, engage Ali's new firm for coverage, or solicit proposals from other local firms.
Mr. Levin said the district's existing arrangement is typically pay-as-you-go without a standard retainer and that continuity is feasible. Board members raised cost and consistency concerns and the importance of having regular representation at meetings. Several members recommended a fast but purposeful solicitation process that includes the Levin Group and local firms; the board agreed to target recommendations and a decision by February to avoid lengthy disruption.
Board direction: staff will collect recommendations of solicitors and pursue solicitation materials; Mr. Levin asked to be included in the process and board members emphasized keeping the process timely. No final hiring decision was made during the meeting; the board will continue to use Mr. Levin while the solicitation proceeds.
