The Office of the City Attorney, a part of the city of Miami, is a full-service law firm. With more than 50 professionals, it also serves as a counsel to the city s elected public officials, as well as the appointed officials of boards and departments. The office s team of lawyers has expertise in various practice areas, including civil rights and tort litigation and labor and employment. The Office of the City Attorney s contract and procurement s practice areas include grants, bonds, capital improvement, community development, and tax and finance. It also specializes in matters concerning development and affordable housing and general government and public safety.