City Attorney
City Attorney – J. Franklin McClain
401 S. Main St.
Anderson, SC 29624
Work: (864) 231-1137
Fax: (864) 231-1141
fmcclain@cityofandersonsc.com
Professional Background
- 2000-Present – City Attorney
- 1998-2009 – Practicing law in the firm of Glenn, Haigler, McClain, and Stathakis , LLP
- 1979-1998 – Family Court Judge for the 10th Judicial Circuit of South Carolina
- 1974-1979 – City Judge for the City of Anderson
- 1973-1979 – Practiced law in the firm of Hall and McClain
Education
- 1973 – Juris Doctor
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1968 – Bachelor of Arts
Wake Forest University
- 1964 – T.L. Hanna High School
Duties
The City Attorney provides legal counsel to the:
- Mayor
- City Council
- City Manager
- Operating Departments
- Boards and Commissions
Legal services include:
- Verifying property titles and ownership
- Conducting contract negotiations
- Reviewing draft ordinances and resolutions
- Interpreting code enforcement issues
- Responding to citizen inquiries and complaints
- Advising the processing of claims
- Coordinating litigation services in all state and federal courts
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City of Anderson, 401 South Main Street, Anderson, SC
29624, (864) 231-2200
