Commission seeks legal counsel for charter work; early estimate under $5,000 but could rise
September 03, 2026 | Lisbon Falls, Androscoggin County, Maine
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The commission reported it has solicited quotes from three firms for legal representation on charter revisions. One firm provided an hourly-rate proposal—"$240 an hour per partner, $200 for an associate, and $125 or $155 for a paralegal"—which commissioners used to make a rough budget estimate.
Staff estimated the likely budget around $5,000 for initial work but cautioned the figure could climb depending on the depth of charter drafting. Several commissioners said they preferred to identify a preferred firm (given previous experience) and then compare quotes; others recommended budgeting conservatively and clarified that if costs exceed $5,000 the town's procurement rules may require collecting multiple bids or quotes.
Staff estimated the likely budget around $5,000 for initial work but cautioned the figure could climb depending on the depth of charter drafting. Several commissioners said they preferred to identify a preferred firm (given previous experience) and then compare quotes; others recommended budgeting conservatively and clarified that if costs exceed $5,000 the town's procurement rules may require collecting multiple bids or quotes.
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