The Legal Department serves as the corporate legal staff of the City and as legal advisor to the City Manager, the Mayor, the Elective Commission, the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Zoning Board of Adjustments, department heads and employees of the City.  The Attorney serves as Municipal Court Prosecutor, Collection Agent for accounts receivable for paving assessments, and drafts legal opinions, memoranda, deeds, leases, contracts, ordinances and resolutions.  The City Attorney is responsible for enforcement of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances of the City.   The City Attorney serves as negotiator for the City in the acquisition and sale of real property and represents the City in condemnation proceedings and in civil litigation where counsel is not provided under insurance contracts.

Office Phone #: (956) 427-8811

E-Mail Address: bhall@myharlingen.us

Education:
1968     Bachelor of Arts, Indiana University
1975     Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Texas

Historical Information:
1989 - 1991  -  City of San Benito, City Attorney
03/93 - 10/93 - City of Harlingen, City Attorney
11/94 - Present - City of Harlingen, City Attorney

Hobbies:  Reading & Bicycling