Board of Estimate and Contract:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RETENTION
OF THE LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT C. HALL, ESQ.
TO ASSIST THE LAW DEPARTMENT WITH PER DIEM COURT APPEARANCES AT WESTCHESTER COUNTY SUPREME COURT
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 153 of the Charter of the City of Mount Vernon, the Corporation Counsel, with the written consent of the Mayor, is authorized to engage legal counsel for compensation as approved by the Board of Estimate and Contract in proceedings involving the City; and
WHEREAS, by letter dated April 9, 2026, the Corporation Counsel recommended the retention of the Law Office of Robert C. Hall to serve as per diem counsel at Westchester County Supreme Court for the City's personal injury defense matters; and
WHEREAS, the Law Office of Robert C. Hall has agreed to provide such legal services at a flat appearance rate of up to 2.5 hours at $250 and an hourly rate of $100 for court appearances exceeding 2.5 hours; and
WHEREAS, it is also contemplated that Mr. Hall will further assist the law department with personal injury motion practice if available when needed at a rate of $275.00 per hour; and
WHEREAS, funding for this engagement is available under Budget Code A8020.405 (Contracted Outside Services), Law Department 2026 Budget;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Estimate & Contract of the City of Mount Vernon hereby ordains and enacts as follows:
Section 1. Authorization to per diem counsel. The Law Office of Robert C. Hall is hereby authorized to be retained as per diem counsel at Westchester County Supreme Court for the City's personal injury defense matters, subject to approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract.
Section 2. Compensation. The Law Office of Robert C. Hall shall be compensated at a flat appearance rate of up to 2.5 hours at $250 and an hourly rate of $100 for court appearances exceeding 2.5 hours. Mr. Hall will also assist the law department with personal...
Click here for full text