New Wallingford Town Attorney Sworn In To Office

WALLINGFORD, CT — Geoffrey Einhorn was officially sworn in as Wallingford’s new town attorney during a ceremony at Town Hall on Friday.

Einhorn, who has served as assistant town attorney since January 2012, brings “extensive legal experience in municipal law, and will serve as the chief legal advisor to the Mayor, Town Council, and all town departments, boards and commissions,” according to a news release from the mayor’s office. “In this role, he will provide legal guidance on ordinances, contracts, litigation, and other matters affecting the Town’s operations and governance.”

Einhorn’s appointment follows the recent retirement of former Town Attorney Gerald Farrell Sr.

“We look forward to working with Attorney Einhorn,” Wallingford Mayor Vincent Cervoni said. “His experience gathered while working as the assistant will make for a smooth transition.”

Read more from the news release below:

Farrell first joined the Town of Wallingford’s Legal Department in 1984, after his work for the Public Utilities Commission had begun during the decade before. We want to thank Farrell for his decades of exceptional municipal service and wish him well in retirement.

“We are grateful for Attorney Farell’s service with the town,” Cervoni said. “His assistance and oversite of the town’s legal matters present a significant legacy, worthy of acknowledgement.”