This mid-sized general practice law firm was founded in 1954 and employs 60 attorneys that collectively cover almost all legal specialties. It provides litigation and transactional counsel to a variety of clients, including global private and public corporations, national commercial insurance firms, health care institutions, school boards, trade associations, non-profit organizations, privately-held businesses, professional corporations, and individuals in the New Jersey and Mid-Atlantic region. It has offices in Westfield, Summit, Rumson, New York and Philadelphia.
The tax assessor is responsible for determining the value of all real estate in the city. These assessments are updated on a regular basis in what is known as a re-valuation. Many factors go into assessing the value of a home or business, including its location, the size of the structure and its features, including renovations, and the neighborhood in which it is located.
While the assessor determines the value of the property, the office does not collect the taxes. That is done by the tax collector's office.
Patricia Spychala is currently serving as part-time deputy tax assessor.
The Treasurer's office administers the financial affairs of the city, including purchasing, general accounting, salary and benefits administration, investments, preparation of bond issues as well as doing the accounting on all city capital projects.
The current chief financial officer/city treasurer is Ronald Angelo.