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Law Office
Phone: 317-571-2472
Fax: 317-571-2484
Location:
One Civic Square (second floor)
Carmel, IN 46032


Furthering Carmel’s strategic goals

The City of Carmel Corporation Counsel provides in-house legal services for the city's departments and officials, the Carmel City Council, the city's various boards, agencies and commissions and the city's municipal utilities.

Corporation Counsel also:

  • Reviews all city contracts
  • Represents the city in legal proceedings
  • Drafts city ordinances and other legal documents
  • Prosecutes city ordinance violators
  • Handles city employment law matters
  • Coordinates title searches and prepares documents needed for roadway construction and other public works projects
  • Represents the public interest in unsafe building and other public health and/or zoning matters

Here to serve

Samantha KarnOur dedicated and skilled team is privileged to provide quality legal representation to the City of Carmel departments, as well as its commissions and agencies. With an eye on effectiveness and efficiency, we are committed to furthering Carmel’s strategic goals while preserving the legal and ethical integrity of the city.

Samantha Karn – Corporation Counsel

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