The Office of the Richmond City Attorney endeavors to render timely legal services of only the highest quality to the City Council and the City Administration, consistent with its commitment to professionalism.
The Office functions as both advisor and advocate as it pursues the City's goals while remaining dedicated to principles of ethical behavior, efficiency and accountability.
Haskell C. Brown, III
City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney
City of Richmond
900 E. Broad Street, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23219 USA
Phone - (804) 646-7940
Process Service
If you are a process server attempting to serve process on the City of Richmond through the City Attorney, send an e-mail, identifying yourself as a process server, to Haskell Brown at Haskell.Brown@rva.gov to schedule an appointment to make personal service.
OUR ATTORNEYS
Bonnie is the deputy city attorney of the Operations and Development Division of the Office of the City Attorney
Employed since 2006
J.D., University of Richmond, 1991
She is the primary contact for
- DCAO for Economic Development and Planning
- DCAO for Operations
- Economic and Community Development
- Economic Development Authority
- GRTC (Board and Administration)
Her primary practice area of responsibility is
- Real Estate Transactions
Donnie is assistant city attorney of the Operations and Development Division of the Office of the City Attorney
Employed since 2021
J.D., William and Mary, 2020
He is the primary contact for
- Public Utilities (Stormwater, Water and Electric)
Haskell is city attorney of the Office of the City Attorney
Employed since 1999
J.D., West Virginia University, 1998
He is the primary contact for
- Budget
- Chief Administrative Officer
- City Clerk
- City Council
- Council Chief of Staff
- DCAO for Finance and Administration
- Mayor
- Police
His primary practice areas of responsibility are
- Conflict of Interests Act
- Contract Review
- Council Legislation
Tori is an assistant city attorney in the Governance and Finance Division of the Office of the City Attorney.
Employed as an attorney since 2022
J.D. North Carolina Central University, 2018
Keisha is senior assistant city attorney in the Human Services Division of the Office of the City Attorney
Employed since 2018
J.D., University of Richmond, 2000
She is the primary contact for
- Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
Her primary practice area of responsibility is
- Department of Social Services Litigation
Laura is deputy city attorney of the Civil Litigation Division of the Office of the City Attorney
Employed since 2006
J.D., George Mason University, 1996
She is the primary contact for
- Fire
- Human Resources
- Library Board
- Personnel Board
- Retirement Board
Her primary practice areas of responsibility are
- Employment Litigation (administrative)
- Worker's Compensation
Shannan is assistant city attorney in the Civil Litigation Division of the Office of the City Attorney
Employed since 2020
J.D., University of Richmond, 2016
She is the primary contact for
- Inspector General
Her primary practice area of responsibility is
- Liability Litigation
Neil is senior assistant city attorney in the Operations and Development Division of the Office of the City Attorney
Employed since 2013
J.D., College of William and Mary, 2012
He is the primary contact for
- Planning and Development Review
His primary practice areas of responsibility are
- FOIA - Records
- Land Use and Planning
Andrew is assistant city attorney in the Operations and Development Division of the Office of the City Attorney
Employed since 2017
J.D., William and Mary 2010
He is the primary contact for
- Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
- Public Works
His primary practice areas of responsibility are
- Affordable Housing
- CDBG - Community Development Block Grant
Alexandra is assistant city attorney in the Human Services Division of the Office of the City Attorney
Employed since 2018
J.D., University of Richmond, 2014
She is the primary contact for
- Justice Services
Her primary practice area of responsibility is
- Department of Social Services Litigation
Zachary is assistant city attorney in the Civil Litigation Division
Employed since 2019
J.D., Florida Coastal School of Law
His primary practice area of responsibility is
- Liability Litigation
Greg is the deputy city attorney for Blight Abatement in the Office of the City Attorney
Employed since 1998
J.D., George Mason University, 1993
He is the primary contact for
- Animal Control
- Towing Advisory Board
His primary practice areas of responsibility are
- ABC - Alcohol, Beverage Control
- CAPS
- Code Enforcement
- Parking and Towing
- Permits, Property Maintenance and Zoning Enforcement
- Tax Delinquent Property Sales and Tax Enforcement
Susan is senior assistant city attorney in the Governance and Finance Division of the Office of the City Attorney
Employed since 2013
J.D., College of William & Mary, 2012
She is the primary contact for
- Community Wealth-Building
- Emergency Communications
- Information Technology
- Procurement Services
Her primary practice area of responsibility is
- Contract Review
Wirt is senior assistant city attorney in the Civil Litigation Division of the Office of the City Attorney
Employed since 2017
J.D., University of Richmond, 1994
He is the primary contact for
- Risk Management
His primary practice area of responsibility is
- Liability Litigation
Matthew is senior assistant city attorney in the Human Services Division of the Office of the City Attorney
Employed since 2015
J.D., University of Richmond, 2012
His primary practice area of responsibility is
- Department of Social Services Litigation
Ross is assistant city attorney of the Operations and Development Division of the Office of the City Attorney
Employed since 2017
J.D., University of Idaho, 2017
He is the primary contact for
- Public Utilities (Wastewater and Gas)
Tabrica is deputy city attorney in the Governance and Finance Division of the Office of the City Attorney
Employed since 2006
J.D., University of Richmond, 2001
She is the primary contact for
- Assessor
- Registrar
Her primary practice area of responsibility is
- Council Legislation
- General Assembly
Janet is deputy city attorney for Human Services in the Office of the City Attorney
Employed since 2009
J. D., Wayne State University, 1985
She is the primary contact for
- DCAO for Human Services
- Social Services
Her primary practice area of responsibility is
- Department of Social Services Litigation
Caitlin is assistant city attorney in the Governance and Finance Division of the Office of the City Attorney
Employed since 2017
J.D., Washington and Lee University, 2015
She is the primary contact for
- Office of the Auditor
- Finance
- Office of Minority Business
Her primary practice area of responsibility is
- Bankruptcy
- Collections
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Division |
Attorney Name Title |
Legal Education |
Employed Since |
|
Interim City Attorney |
Haskell C. Brown, III |
J.D., West Virginia University, 1998 |
1999 |
|
Civil Litigation |
Laura K. Drewry |
J.D., George Mason University, 1996 |
2006 |
|
Shannan M. Fitzgerald |
J.D., University of Richmond, 2016 |
2020 |
|
|
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Zachary P. Grubaugh |
J.D., Florida Coastal School of Law |
2012 |
|
Wirt P. Marks |
J.D., University of Richmond, 1994 |
2017 |
|
|
Governance and Finance |
Tabrica Cook Rentz |
J.D., University of Richmond, 2001 |
2006 |
|
Susan M. McKenney |
J.D., College of William & Mary, 2012 |
2013 |
|
|
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Caitlin W. Weston |
J.D., Washington and Lee University, 2015 |
2017 |
|
Human Services |
M. Janet Palmer |
J.D., Wayne State University, 1985 |
2009 |
|
Keisha Dillard-Brady |
J. D., University of Richmond, 2000 |
2018 |
|
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Alexandra Griffin |
J.D., University of Richmond, 2014 |
2018 |
|
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Matthew R. Morris |
J.D., University of Richmond, 2012 |
2015 |
|
|
Operations and Development |
Bonnie M. Ashley |
J.D., University of Richmond, 1991 |
2006 |
|
Donnie G. Autry |
J.D., College of William & Mary, 2020 |
2020 |
|
|
Neil R. Gibson |
J.D., College of William & Mary, 2012 |
2013 |
|
|
|
Andrew A. Gore |
J.D., College of William and Mary, 2010 |
2017 |
|
|
A. Ross Phillips |
J.D., University of Idaho, 2012 |
2017 |
|
Special Litigation and Public Safety |
Gregory A. Lukanuski Deputy City Attorney |
J.D., George Mason University, 1993 | 1998 |
|
Primary Contact |
Attorney |
|
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board |
Mr. Gore |
|
Animal Control |
Mr. Lukanuski |
|
Assessor |
Ms. Rentz |
|
Auditor |
Ms. Weston |
|
Budget |
Mr. Brown |
|
Chief Administrative Officer |
Mr. Brown |
|
City Clerk |
Mr. Brown |
|
City Council |
Mr. Brown |
|
Community Wealth-Building |
Ms. McKenney |
|
Council Chief of Staff |
Mr. Brown |
|
DCAO for Economic Development and Planning |
Ms. Ashley |
|
DCAO for Finance and Administration |
Mr. Brown |
|
DCAO for Human Services |
Ms. Palmer |
|
DCAO for Operations |
Ms. Ashley |
|
Economic & Community Development |
Ms. Ashley |
|
Economic Development Authority |
Ms. Ashley |
|
Emergency Communications |
Ms. McKenney |
|
Finance |
Ms. Weston |
|
Fire |
Ms. Drewry |
|
GRTC (Board & Administration) |
Ms. Ashley |
|
Human Resources |
Ms. Drewry |
|
Information Technology |
Ms. McKenney |
|
Inspector General |
Mr. Hill |
|
Justice Services |
Ms. Griffin |
|
Library Board |
Ms. Drewry |
|
Mayor |
Mr. Brown |
|
OMBD |
Ms. Weston |
|
Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities |
Ms. Dillard-Brady |
|
Personnel Board |
Ms. Drewry |
|
Planning & Development Review |
Mr. Gibson |
|
Police |
Mr. Brown |
|
Procurement Services |
Ms. McKenney |
|
Public Utilities (Gas and Electric) |
Mr. Kearney |
|
Public Utilities (Water, Stormwater and Wastewater) |
Mr. Phillips |
|
Public Works |
Mr. Gore |
|
Registrar |
Ms. Rentz |
|
Retirement Board |
Ms. Drewry |
|
Risk Management |
Mr. Marks |
|
Social Services |
Ms. Palmer |
|
Towing Advisory Board |
Mr. Lukanuski |
|
Affordable Housing |
Mr. Gore |
|
ABC |
Mr. Lukanuski |
|
Bankruptcy |
Ms. Weston |
|
CAPS |
Mr. Lukanuski |
|
CDBG Programs |
Mr. Gore |
|
Code Enforcement |
Mr. Lukanuski |
|
Conflict of Interests Act |
Mr. Brown |
|
Collections |
Ms. Weston |
|
Contract Review |
Mr. Brown Ms. McKenney |
|
Council Legislation |
Mr. Brown Ms. Rentz |
|
DSS Litigation |
Ms. Palmer Ms. Dillard-Brady Ms. Griffin Mr. Morris |
|
Employment Litigation (administrative) |
Ms. Drewry |
|
Environmental Law Matters |
Mr. Kearney |
|
FOIA – Records |
Mr. Gibson |
|
FOIA - Meetings |
Mr. Brown |
|
General Assembly |
Ms. Rentz |
|
Land Use & Planning |
Mr. Gibson |
|
Liability Litigation |
Mr. Grubaugh Mr. Hill Mr. Marks |
|
Parking & Towing |
Mr. Lukanuski |
|
Permits, Property Maintenance & Zoning Enforcement |
Mr. Lukanuski |
|
Real Estate Transactions |
Ms. Ashley |
|
Tax Delinquent Property Sales & Tax Enforcement |
Mr. Lukanuski |
|
Workers Compensation |
Ms. Drewry |
