Sarah Johnston will serve as outside counsel for the Pinellas County, Florida municipality
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman (WSHC+B) has been appointed to serve as Town Attorney for the Town of Kenneth City. This appointment comes after WSHC+B partners, Sarah Johnston and Anthony Soroka, served as interim attorneys for the Town starting in July 2022. Johnston will continue to provide counsel to the Mayor, Town Council and staff.
Johnston has extensive experience representing municipalities in procurement, land use and zoning, public finance, public utilities, real estate, Public/Private Partnerships (P3), Community Redevelopment Agencies and legislative matters, among others.
“I am delighted to serve as Town Attorney for the Town of Kenneth City,” said Johnston. “We have already made progress since being appointed as interim attorney in July, and I am thrilled to continue supporting the Town with its legal needs on a permanent basis.”
Located in southern Pinellas County, the Town was incorporated in 1957 and has a population of approximately 5,000 residents. WSHC+B currently serves as municipal or county attorney to more than 20 local government entities across the state and acts as outside or special counsel to more than 80 public entities.
About Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, P.L.:
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, P.L. is a prominent Florida law firm serving corporate, governmental and individual clients with an integrated array of professional services including commercial litigation, land-use and real estate law, construction law, telecommunications law, labor and employment law, government law and governmental relations. The firm has offices in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Tampa and Gainesville. For more information, visit www.wsh-law.com.
