Town of Los Gatos Town Attorney

Town Attorney

Department head: Gabrielle Whelan

110 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030

(408) 354-6880

The Town Attorney is appointed by the Town Council and is the legal advisor to the council, the staff, and the Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment Agency. The department includes the Town Attorney and one Deputy Town Attorney.

Core services include:
• Providing legal advice and services to councilmembers, town officials, departments, employees, boards, and commissions.
• Rendering legal opinions; drafting and reviewing contracts, ordinances, resolutions, staff reports; and other documents as needed.
• Negotiating property acquisitions and advising on land-use decisions.
• Representing the town’s legal interests before judicial and administrative agencies.
• Managing all litigation involving the town.
• Assisting in the administration of the town’s liability insurance and risk management program.