Divisions
The Law Department is comprised of the following divisions.
The Law Department is comprised of the following divisions.
The Litigation Division defends the City's interests in civil lawsuits filed against the city.
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Attorneys in the Government Services Division serve the dual roles of city in-house counsel and litigators.
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The Claims Division handles pre-litigation claims filed by the public, private entities, or insurance companies against the City of Boston.
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The Affirmative Recovery division proactively asserts and files pre-litigation claims and formal litigation suits in an effort to recover monies paid to injured police officers and firefighters pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41.
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The Tax Title division assists with the City's collection of property taxes on behalf of the Collector-Treasurer's Office.
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The Office of the Legal Advisor to BPS functions as in-house counsel providing representation and advice to the Boston School Committee, Superintendent and School Department.
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The Office of the Legal Advisor to BPD is specifically dedicated to providing legal advice to the Police Commissioner and Police Department.
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