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Dolores D. Menendez, City Attorney

Dolores Menendez was appointed City Attorney in October 2001. She is a graduate of Stetson University College of Law, (J.D. 1979). Her areas of expertise include the practice of Municipal Law, Land Use. Dolores has been an Assistant City Attorney representing the City of Cape Coral since October 1991.

Mission Statement:

To provide quality legal services to the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager, and City Departments and Agencies, by advising the elected and appointed officers in all matters relating to their official powers, duties and responsibilities and by enforcing the provisions of the City Charter and Code and County, State and Federal law.

City Attorney Staff:

Marilyn W. Miller, Assistant City Attorney - University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1980); Saint Lawrence University (B.A., 1977). Attorney for Cape Coral since October, 1989.

Brian R. Bartos, Assistant City Attorney - Thomas S. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1989); Florida State University (B.S., 1979). Attorney for Cape Coral since January, 1999.

William P. Buztrey, Assistant City Attorney - Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1980); Tulane University (M.S., 1972); Washington University (A.B., 1970). Attorney for Cape Coral since April 2003.

Florence R. Upton, Assistant City Attorney - University of Miami Law School (J.D., 1996); Florida International University (B.S., 1993). Attorney for Cape Coral since November 2004.

Mark E. Lupe, Assistant City Attorney - University of Toledo College of Law (J.D., 1982); University of Toledo (B.A., 1979). Attorney for Cape Coral since January 2006.