The Department of Law is lead by the Corporation Counsel and handles all legal affairs for the City. This team provides legal advice and support to the Mayor, the Common Council, and various city departments and agencies. The Law Department also processes FOIL requests and claims made against the City.
As attorneys for the City, the Corporation Counsel is not able to provide legal advice or representation to constituents. Citizens seeking legal advice or representation can contact the Onondaga County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service. However, the Law department does perform some services for the public.
Staff Attorney Roster
Corporation Counsel
Susan R. Katzoff
1st Assistant Corporation Counsel
Joseph W. Barry III
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
Todd M. Long
Lee R. Terry
First Assistant Senior Corporation Counsels
John C. Black Jr.
Catherine E. Carnrike
Amanda R. Harrington
Danielle B. Pires
Meghan E. Ryan
Danielle R. Smith
Assistant Corporation Counsel
Darienn P. Balin
John J. Connor
Valerie T. Didamo
Gregory P. Fair
Meira N. Hertzberg
Trevor McDaniel
Patrick J. Parkinson
Meir Teitelbaum
Zachary Waksman
Service of process or papers via facsimile or other electronic method is not acceptable