Law / Mission

The mission of the Law Department is to provide vigorous and successful advocacy of the interests of the City in litigation matters; protect the corporate and financial interests of the City in the negotiation and consummation of contractual, financial, and real estate transactions; aggressively defend the City in liability cases; enhance and expand a collections effort; and provide sound legal advice and counsel to the Mayor, City Council, and City departments, boards, and commissions.

• City Charter, Code of Public Local Laws, Baltimore City Code, and Rules of the City Council