Attorney Barbara J. ParkerCity of Oakland | City Attorney Barbara J. Parker.
The City of Oakland has a standard claim form that can be used for your convenience. You can file the form electronically at [email protected], or you can send the form by mail to: Oakland City Attorney's Office, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 6th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612.
The City Attorney provides legal advice, support and direction to the City Council and the City staff in their capacity of performing official City duties. The Attorney’s functions include review of contracts, drafting of ordinances, defending the City against legal actions and prosecuting cases on behalf of the City.
Over the course of several decades, Mr. Doody has represented governmental entities such as municipalities, community redevelopment agencies, housing authorities and water control districts. In his capacity either as a City attorney or general counsel , he has the responsibility of addressing and resolving all facets of legal issues attendant to the day-to-day operation of a governmental entity. He also represents governmental clients in both Federal and Florida State courts when the litigation involves constitutional issues, zoning issues and employee relations.