Town Attorney - Jason DeLoach, Esq.

Municipal Law Office – Forest Heights, Maryland

The Forest Heights Town Attorney serves as the primary legal advisor to the Town government, providing essential counsel to ensure that the Town’s actions, policies, and operations comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Through careful guidance and thorough legal review, the Town Attorney safeguards the integrity of Town governance and supports the effective execution of municipal business.

The Town Attorney is responsible for reviewing and approving the legal form and sufficiency of all ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and intergovernmental agreements entered into by the Town. By doing so, the Attorney ensures that all official actions are legally sound and that the Town’s interests are fully protected.

Counsel and Advisory Services

The Town Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel to a broad range of Town leadership and personnel, including:

  • The Town Council

  • The Mayor

  • All appointed boards, commissions, and advisory bodies

  • Town staff and department heads

Through responsive, informed, and strategic legal advice, the Attorney's Office is critical in helping Town officials and employees navigate complex legal and procedural issues as they arise.

Prosecution and Defense Responsibilities

In addition to advisory services, the Town Attorney actively prosecutes and defends legal matters involving the Town. Working closely with attorneys from the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Town’s insurance carrier, the Attorney’s Office is engaged in:

  • Defending civil claims filed against Town employees performing duties within the scope of their employment

  • Prosecuting offenses against Town property or Town personnel

  • Handling civil litigation not managed directly through the Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT)

  • Prosecuting municipal infractions and violations of Town ordinances

  • Investigating and addressing complaints filed under the Town’s Public Ethics Ordinance

The Town Attorney’s involvement ensures that Forest Heights’ legal interests are aggressively protected in both judicial and administrative proceedings.

Our Commitment

Through proactive legal support, sound litigation management, and vigilant protection of the public interest, the Municipal Law Office strengthens the Town’s ability to govern effectively, act responsibly, and serve the residents of Forest Heights with transparency and integrity.