Responsibilities The City Attorney acts as legal adviser to the City Council, City Manager, various city departments, commissions, committees and boards. The City Attorney prepares or approves as to legal form all proposed city ordinances, resolutions, agreements, contracts, deeds and other legal documents. City Litigation The City Attorney also represents the city in all litigation in which the city is involved and prosecutes violations of city laws. The City of Lake Forest contracts with the law firm of Best, Best and Krieger, LLP for legal services.