City's High-Priced Attorneys Contributed Heavily to Mayor's Campaign Fund

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Campaign finance records show Caine O'rear III of the Hand Arendall LLC. law firm was a significant contributor to Fairhope Mayor Kant's last re-election campaign ($500).
The contribution to the Mayor's campaign by all lawyers from the firm totaled $2,400.
In media reports, Councilman Rick Kingrea has complained about the higher-than-usual fees this firm charges for legal work done for the city.
The contribution to the Mayor's campaign by all lawyers from the firm totaled $2,400.
  1. Christopher Gill $450
  2. Jack Edwards $1000
  3. Michael Niemeyer $200
  4. David Ryan $250
Only Niemeyer and Ryan are Fairhope residents, according to the report.

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Anonymous said…
Its the chronic lack of professionalism--flying by seat of pants-- that's been plaguing City Hall for 8 years or so thats causing all these lawsuits.

Well connected trial lawyers getting rich while citizens' taxes/utility rates go higher and higher.

Hopefully its coming to an end.
Friday, September 03, 2010
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