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Approval of $200,000 Annual Legal Services Contract for Tort Litigation

Original title: Award RFP-604986-25 Legal Services for Tort Litigation to Dean, Ringers, Morgan & Lawton, P.A., Orlando, FL, at an estimated annual amount of $200,000, and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute a Term Contract. Countywide (Stephen Koontz, Resource Management Deputy Director) Requesting Department - Resource Management

Record date · June 10, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a contract with the law firm Dean, Ringers, Morgan & Lawton, P.A. to provide legal services for . The contract is estimated at $200,000 per year and will be managed by the Purchasing and Contracts Division.

Why it matters

This action authorizes the expenditure of $200,000 in county funds annually for external legal representation in civil liability cases.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Dean, Ringers, Morgan & Lawton, P.A.

The firm is the recipient of the county contract for legal services.

Directly affected

Resource Management Department

The department is responsible for the oversight of the legal services contract.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners approved the award of RFP-604986-25.
The contract is for legal services specifically regarding tort litigation.
The contract was awarded to Dean, Ringers, Morgan & Lawton, P.A. based in Orlando, FL.
The estimated annual cost of the contract is $200,000.

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The Purchasing and Contracts Division is authorized to execute the term contract.
The scope of the contract is countywide.
The request was initiated by the Resource Management department.
The item was introduced on May 6, 2025.
The status of the item is listed as Passed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this contract for?

The contract is for legal services to represent the county in cases.

How much will this cost the county?

The contract is estimated at $200,000 per year.

Who is the law firm providing these services?

The firm is Dean, Ringers, Morgan & Lawton, P.A., located in Orlando, Florida.

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Connected Entities

Resource Management, Dean, Ringers, Morgan & Lawton, P.A., Board of County Commissioners and 4 more

OrganizationResource Management“The department requesting the legal services contract.”Map →

OrganizationDean, Ringers, Morgan & Lawton, P.A.“The law firm awarded the contract for legal services.”Map →

OrganizationBoard of County Commissioners“The governing body that passed the item.”Map →

OrganizationPurchasing and Contracts Division“The division authorized to execute the term contract.”Map →

PersonStephen Koontz“Resource Management Deputy Director who requested the contract.”Map →

other2025-488“The file number for the legislative item.”Map →

otherRFP-604986-25“The identification number for the Request for Proposal.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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Controversy10
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