Humboldt County Counsel to lose yet another attorney and this departure is a big loss for the County, the courts and taxpayers

 

I have written about several Humboldt Deputy County Counsel leaving recently. Add one more to the list. This is someone who has saved the County money and been successful in representing the County.

In July, I wrote about former Deputy County Counsel Vince Uberti leaving. In September, another Deputy County Counsel left. The Department is short staffed and due to hiring freezes, the burden of the work increases on the few attorneys and legal staff. The Board of Supervisors keep hiring outside Counsel which costs taxpayer money. This is not to say all Supervisors are on board with that solution. 

Gerald McGuire, Aunna Bollman, Frederick Breckenridge and Kathleen Marcotulli are just some of the wins Mr. Chapin has secured for the County of Humboldt.

I have seen Mr. Chapin in court, I have interacted with him in person. He is professional, very knowledgeable and hardworking. While I understand his reasons for leaving, this is a big loss for the County of Humboldt, Humboldt Superior Court and his colleagues at County Counsel.

Mr. Chapin informed Humboldt Interim County Counsel Scott Miles of his decision on Monday, November 18. His official resignation will be handed in today and he will be leaving in mid December. Mr. Chapin is leaving for personal reasons and to be closer to family.