Corporation Counsel

Daniel Heppner, Esq.
(845) 334-3947
Fax (845) 334-3959
Email
420 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401

The Corporation Counsel shall be appointed by the Mayor. The Corporation Counsel will serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.

The Corporation Counsel shall be the primary legal advisor of the Mayor, Common Council and of all commissions, departments and other offices of the city. The Corporation Counsel shall conduct, supervise or monitor, as required, the presecution and defense of all actions or proceedings brought by or against the city or by against any of its officers in their official capacity and appeal from all such orders, decisions and judgments as he or she deems advisable. The Corporation Counsel shall pay all moneys received by him or her on account of the city without delay to the Comptroller.