Hire law firm for $300,000 to defend city in developer lawsuit
$300,000
In Plain English
Three development companies sued Richmond over a disputed project. The city needs specialized legal representation beyond its regular attorneys. If approved, Goldfarb & Lipman handles the case through June 2023 for up to $300,000.
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