Criminal defense
Lyons Gaddis Retainer Proposal: Cost Savings, Risks, and Implementation for Montezuma‑Cortez Schools
When the Montezuma-Cortez Board convened in March 2024, a single line item sparked a heated debate: a $300,000 annual retainer for private counsel. The discussion unfolded against a backdrop of rising legal fees, mounting compliance demands, and a district audit that flagged $1.15 million in yearly legal spend.