The Village Attorney is P. Joseph Montana of Montana & Welch, LLC. Mr. Montana serves as the legal representative for the Village government and is appointed by the Village Board. The Village Attorney counsels the Administration and Village Board on any legal matters that may arise. The Village Attorney offers legal opinions regarding interpretation of the Village Code of Ordinances and Illinois Statutes, represents the Village in any litigation, reviews contracts and agreements, and assists in the development of ordinances and resolutions.
The Village also retains outside counsel for a variety of specialized legal matters.