Office of the County Attorney

Edgar A. Baker, Jr., County Attorney

Maureen F. Lanigan, Assistant County Attorney, mlanigan@wicomicocounty.org

Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The County Attorney shall be the legal advisor of the county and of its several offices, departments, boards, commissions and other agencies. The County Attorney shall issue upon request, give advise and opinions upon any legal questions affecting the interest of the county when the same are submitted: (1) by written request of the County Councilman, (2) by written request of the County Executive, or (3) with the approval of the County Executive, by written request of the head of any office or department in the executive branch or any board, commission or agency.

All deeds, bonds, contracts, releases, agreements, advertisements, bids and other legal papers, documents and instructions involving the interests of the county to be executed and approved by any officer of the county shall be submitted to the County Attorney and shall be approved by the County Attorney in writing as to their form and legal sufficiency in compliance with the laws and conditions under which executed. The County Attorney shall have such additional legal duties as may from time to time be provided by ordinance not inconsistent herewith.

For more information, please see the FAQ, the legal resources page, or the County Code. You may also contact staff with further questions.

Planning Commission Meeting, July 15th at 1:30 P.M.

New High-Tech Floor at Civic Center

Wicomico Burning Ban In Effect

Fiscal Year 2011 County Operating Budget

Pollitt Secures MOE Waiver (MD BOE Grants MOE Waiver)

New JMB Construction Completion Fully Funded (JMB BPW Approval)

Pollitt Appoints LEOPS Study Committee (LEOPS)

Public Notice : FAA to use PFC Revenue

Wicomico's Bond Rating Remains Strong

Pollitt Announces New Pedestrian Safety Measures at Civic Center

County Snow Removal Workers Praised

• online
• newspaper

Chip Dashiell Assumes Chair of P & Z Commission

Civic Center is Crucial to Our Quality of Life

County Executive's 4th Annual State of the County Address

• video (.wmv - 40mb)
• text of speech
• booklet
• press release

County Executive Pollitt Appoints Interim Corrections Director

Wicomico Receives State Grant Funding to Assist Buyers of Foreclosed Properties and For Housing Rehab

Pollitt Announces County, State Speaker's Bureau

Wicomico County Pockets Big Savings With Reduced Electric Rate

Wicomico County Executive Announces Thousands Saved in Insurance Refunds