Municipalities of all sizes are having their budgets cut, but legal needs still need to be met. Without proper legal advice, municipalities may end up costing taxpayers even more money. Sound legal advice is key to keeping your municipality on the right track. Preventative advice is often cheaper than costly litigation and court battles. That's why Wishart Municipal Group aims to give municipal employees the information they need to avoid costly pitfalls and do the right thing for the municipality and its' citizens.
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Drafting Workshops
Hands-on drafting of a municipal product, such as by-law or policy ready for presentation to council.
New members can also receive discounted rates on previously held workshops in order to get the most value out of their membership.
Ask a Lawyer Minutes
A proactive approach to mitigating the risk of litigation and minimizing the cost of addressing daily legal issues.
preventative advice
assistance with report writing for Council
by-law development
human resources advice
enforcement advice
tax arrears
Tax Enforcement
Learn how our Tax Arrears strategy can help your municipality collect overdue tax payments before going through the tax sale process.
Membership Benefits
All packages include:
Periodic membership usage reports
Member alerts/Legislation changes
Cost sharing with other members
Flexible payment terms and more
Regular “checkup call” from legal counsel
Discount training offered by E4m (Expertise for Municipalities)
A dedicated lead lawyer who oversees the municipality’s legal service
Access to priority scheduling of meetings both in your office and in ours
Immediate access to a team member to help you with your questions
Packages
SILVER
Package 1
$6,000 plus HST for a 1 yr term
700 lawyer minutes
1% discount on other legal fees
Package 2
$12,000 plus HST for a 1 yr term
1,450 lawyer minutes
2% discount on other legal fees
GOLD
Package 1
$15,000 plus HST for a 3 yr term
2.175 "Ask a Lawyer" minutes
2% discount on other legal fees
Package 2
$30,000 plus HST for a 3 yr term
4,500 "Ask a Lawyer" minutes
5% discount on other legal fees
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