Sunday, November 23, 2025

The Two Summit Councilwomen that Voted Against Retaining Matthew Giacobbe Should Be Commended. Giacobbe is a Ripoff and Always Puts Politics Above the Law. This Op-Ed is Laughable.


Link to a really ridiculous op-ed:

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/summit/articles/michelle-kalmanson-s-vote-against-the-city-attorney-is-disappointing

Legal bills skyrocket whenever Matthew Giacobbe attains a public contract.  And the quality of services decline.  He overbills and double bills so the $180/hr number is meaningless.  He has too many attorneys billing at the same time for the same issue and producing nothing in return.  He is less transparent with his bills compared to any other firm.  I doubt any public body would retain Giacobbe if its members weren't receiving campaign contributions or other payments from his politician run firm.