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Payment Authorization for Legal Services: Comber Miller LLC

Original title: Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Comber Miller LLC. for expert legal services in connection with a litigation matter in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania filed at 2:25-cv-1303 for an amount not to exceed SEVENTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND SIXTEEN CENTS ($17,844.16) over one year. (Executive Session held 3/31/26)

April 14, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of $17,844.16 in public funds to pay for external legal counsel regarding a specific federal court case (2:25-cv-1303) over the next year.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Comber Miller LLC

The firm is authorized to receive payment for legal services rendered.

Taxpayers

Public funds are being allocated to cover the costs of external legal representation.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 14, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The local government has approved a payment of up to $17,844.16 to the law firm Comber Miller LLC for expert legal services. This payment covers work related to a specific federal lawsuit currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Key Facts

  • The resolution authorizes a payment warrant to Comber Miller LLC for expert legal services.
  • The total payment amount is capped at $17,844.16.
  • The services are for a litigation matter filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania under case number 2:25-cv-1303.
  • The authorization covers a period of one year.
  • The resolution was introduced by the Committee on Finance and Law on March 27, 2026.
  • An executive session regarding this matter was held on March 31, 2026.
  • The resolution status is 'Passed Finally' under file number 2026-0304.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this payment for?
The payment is for expert legal services provided by Comber Miller LLC in relation to a specific federal lawsuit.
How much will the government pay?
The government has authorized a maximum payment of $17,844.16 over the course of one year.

Why It Matters

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of $17,844.16 in public funds to pay for external legal counsel regarding a specific federal court case (2:25-cv-1303) over the next year.

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Federal Litigation Link

The resolution is tied to a specific federal court case (2:25-cv-1303), indicating ongoing legal action involving the municipality.

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Connected Entities

organizationComber Miller LLC“The law firm receiving payment for expert legal services.”Map →
locationU.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania“The court where the litigation matter is filed.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Finance and Law“The committee that introduced the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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