he Town seeks qualified legal counsel to provide legal services relating to general liability defense. The scope of services includes, without limitation, pre-suit claims investigation (including General Municipal Law § 50-h examinations), pre-trial proceedings, including motions to dismiss and/or for summary judgment, as appropriate, trial, and post-trial proceedings, including appeals. The firm(s) that is/are ultimately selected shall be included in the Town’s general liability defense panel for a one (1) year period beginning on January 1, 2026 through and including December 31, 2026. The Town may, at its sole and exclusive option, extend the term for an additional one (1) year. Firms shall provide status reports to the Town Attorney, or his designee(s), at regular intervals, including an initial report upon receipt of an assignment. Any significant events during the life of the litigation must also be immediately reported, including motions, decisions, and settlement demands/discussions. Prior to submission of any document to the Court, firms shall provide the Town Attorney, or his designee(s), with drafts of such document for approval. No document, with the exception of routine correspondence, e.g. adjournment requests, shall be submitted to the Court without the prior approval of the Town Attorney or his designee(s).
