Org Unit

Borough Attorney

The Borough Attorney is the legal advisor for the Borough. The Borough Attorney’s advice is provided to the Assembly, Administration (to include the Mayor), as well as Borough Officers, Departments, and Divisions. The Borough Attorney’s Office represents the Borough before the Office of Administrative Appeals, Board of Equalization, Animal Care & Regulation Board, and the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, as well as civil and minor offense criminal proceedings in State Court, and on rare occasion, Federal Court.

The Borough Attorney’s Office also confers with Borough department employees on various legal matters, to include review of contracts, agreements, and disputes. The Borough Attorney’s Office prepares and reviews legal documents, governmental legislation, ordinances, contracts, licenses, and deeds, and legal opinions. The Borough Attorney’s Office attends various Borough meetings in an advisory capacity.

The Borough’s Core Values are: Integrity; Teamwork; Dedication; Responsiveness; and Accountability.  The Borough Attorney’s Office strives to ensure that these Core Values are part of our daily practice.

The Borough Attorney does not provide legal advice or representation to the general public nor employees' personal issues.

Borough Attorney's Office Staff

Nicholas Spiropoulos
Borough Attorney
Nicholas.Spiropoulos@matsu.gov

Shannon Bodolay
Deputy Borough Attorney
Shannon.Bodolay@matsu.gov

Denise Michalske
Assistant Borough Attorney
Denise.Michalske@matsu.gov

Erin Ashmore
Assistant Borough Attorney
Erin.Ashmore@matsu.gov

Linda Vinson
Senior Legal Secretary | Office Manager
Linda.Vinson@matsu.gov

Brighton Vance
Legal Secretary
Brighton.Vance@matsu.gov