Watertown legal fees top $700,000, exceed budget by about $270,000
Watertown paid more than $700,000 in legal fees to two firms during the 2025-26 fiscal year, about $270,000 more than budgeted.
By Caleb Mercer, ClickNNY North Country Desk
Watertown paid more than $700,000 in attorney fees during the 2025-26 fiscal year, exceeding the city’s budget for legal services by about $270,000.
The city is using Rochester-based Harris Beach Murtha and Bond, Shoeneck & King for legal matters. The City Council brought Harris Beach back in January to serve as city attorney, represent the council, attend council and other meetings, and provide additional legal services.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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