The
Law Department is divided into seven sections or divisions which perform different
functions:
The Litigation Section defends the
City against all lawsuits in which the City is a party. This includes representing
the City at all levels of the Commonwealth and Federal Court Systems. The four
primary areas of law involved in these actions are Tort, Civil Rights, Employment
and Construction. The General Municipal Section
provides a variety of services including defense of ordinances against claims
of unconstitutionality, preparation and review of all City contracts, bankruptcy
claims, cable television matters, real estate questions, environmental matters
and other proceedings before regulatory agencies. The
Tax Division is responsible for counseling the Department of Finance on
matters regarding City taxation. The Zoning &
Planning Section provides services including advising the Department of Planning
as well as responding to the Zoning Board of Adjustment as required by the Code.
The Law Department also participates in certain zoning proceedings deemed of vital
interest to the City. The Claims Division
processes claims and recommends payment or settlement in proper cases. The
Office of Labor Relations is responsible for all labor negotiations and
contract administration for the nine collective bargaining units representing
various City employees.
The Real Estate Division processes all legal transactions related to the acquisition/sale and resale of property acquired by the City of Pittsburgh through Treasurer's Sales for delinquent real estate taxes via the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County. This division handles title problems regarding such real estate, assists taxpayers with redemption of property, etc.
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