Divisions

The Law Department is comprised of the following divisions.

Litigation

The Litigation Division defends the City's interests in civil lawsuits filed against the city.
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Government Services

Attorneys in the Government Services Division serve the dual roles of city in-house counsel and litigators.
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Claims

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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Affirmative Recovery

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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Tax Title

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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Schools Legal Advisor

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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Police Legal Advisor

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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