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Office of Corporation Counsel
Eau Claire County Courthouse
721 Oxford Avenue
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703
715-839-4836 (Phone Number)
715-839-6243 (Fax Number)
corpcounsel@co.eau-claire.wi.us
Mission Statement
The mission of the Eau Claire County Corporation Counsel is: "to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of Eau Claire County residents by providing quality legal services in an efficient and timely manner to the County, its boards, commissions, committees, departments and employees."
History of Corporation Counsel
At one time all legal representation was provided by the District Attorney's office. In the early 1970's, the first part-time Corporation Counsel was appointed pursuant to state statute. In the early 1980's, the Corporation Counsel's office began providing a full range of civil legal services for the county. Currently, four attorneys and four clerical personnel staff the office. State statutes require counties to employ a Corporation Counsel or to designate an attorney to perform the duties of a Corporation Counsel.
Duties
The Corporation Counsel serves as in-house attorney for Eau Claire County provides legal advice and assistance to:
Corporation Counsel is also responsible for the prosecution and defense of all civil actions on behalf of Eau Claire County for the following types of issues:
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Child Support
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Chips/Jips Actions
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Collection of Debts
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Contracts
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County Citations
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Guardianships and Protective Placements
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Mental Commitments
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Open Meeting and Public Records Law
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Ordinance and Resolution Drafting
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Paternity
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Termination of Parental Rights Actions
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Zoning, Building and Sanitary Code Enforcement
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