Town Attorney Hourly Rates Increase for 2026

Fremont’s Finance Officer reported that Town Attorney Brian Pridgen’s hourly rate will rise to $225, with his paralegal’s rate increasing to $125 per hour effective January 1, 2026. The change updates compensation for ongoing legal representation of the Town.

Document date · November 18, 2025

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$225.00 per hour (attorney); $125.00 per hour (paralegal)

Contract type

LEGAL

Contract term

Beginning January 1, 2026 (ongoing)

Renewal

Represents an increase in hourly billing rates for existing legal services engagement effective January 1, 2026; underlying engagement continues on an ongoing basis.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Town of Fremont Board Minutes November 2025

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Who was awarded the legal contract by Town of Fremont?

Pridgen, Brian was awarded this legal contract by Town of Fremont, as recorded on November 18, 2025. The contract value is $225.00 per hour (attorney); $125.00 per hour (paralegal).

How much is the Pridgen, Brian contract with Town of Fremont worth?

The Pridgen, Brian contract with Town of Fremont is valued at $225.00 per hour (attorney); $125.00 per hour (paralegal), covering legal work.

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This is a Legal contract, documented as a minutes record.

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