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43.

Meeting Date:	07/28/2016
Helfand - Crisp
Submitted For:	Dan Gattis	Submitted By:	Hal Hawes, County Judge
Department:	County Judge
Agenda Category:	Regular Agenda Items

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Agenda Item

Discuss, consider and take appropriate action regarding employment of the law firm of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP to represent Williamson County and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office in relation to Civil Action No. 1:15-cv-431; Herman Crisp v. Williamson County, et al; in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division; and exemption of those attorney services from the competitive bid/proposal requirements of the County Purchasing Act pursuant to the discretionary exemption for personal or professional services, as set forth under Section 262.024(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.

Background

Williamson County had originally retained the firm of Chamberlain Hrdlicka for representation in this lawsuit. The attorney that was lead counsel for Williamson County, William “Bill” Helfand, has since changed firms and has moved to the firm of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. Thus, a new engagement letter is necessary in order to continue to receive representation in this matter from Mr. Helfand.

Fiscal Impact

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount

Attachments
Eng Letter Helfand Crisp
Engagement Letter with Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith re Herman Crisp

Form Review

Inbox	Reviewed By	Date
County Judge Exec Asst.	Wendy Coco	07/15/2016 09:59 AM
Form Started By: Hal Hawes		Started On: 07/15/2016 09:06 AM
Final Approval Date: 07/15/2016