State monitor blocks school board from rehiring high-priced lawyer again

Lakewood, NJ – For the third time in six months, State Monitor Louise Davis has moved to block the rehiring of attorney Michael Inzelbuch, citing his proposed $350 hourly rate as excessive.

The dispute has dragged on for nearly three months, leaving the Lakewood Board of Education without a regular legal counsel at its meetings and fueling criticism from local watchdogs. Davis has consistently raised concerns about the district’s legal spending and its impact on taxpayers.

Inzelbuch, who previously served as board attorney from 2017 until June, was a lightning rod for controversy during his tenure. He was paid at a rate of $475 per hour in the past and collected nearly $7 million in district funds over several year

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