Dorsey elected to lead state attorneys’ group
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. » Saratoga County Attorney Stephen M. Dorsey has been elected president of the County Attorneys’ Association of the State of New York.
The association is an organization that represents counties across the state, and helps foster effective government and promotes the science of law.
Dorsey was elected during the group’s recent annual meeting.
“It is an honor to serve as president of this esteemed and impactful association,” Dorsey said, in a statement. “It means a great deal that my work as Saratoga County attorney has enabled me to take my experience to this statewide organization. I am looking forward to contributing to this group, as well as learning from my colleagues and peers from around the state.”
The association is made up of county attorneys and their assistants from throughout New York state. The organization focuses on constructing professional relationships among county and New York City corporation counsel attorneys. The association presents legal ideas and standpoints to state and federal legislators.
During meetings, members discuss local laws recently passed in counties throughout the state, and their success and failures since passage.
“Saratoga County congratulates our attorney for rising through the ranks to lead this prestigious professional organization,” said Stillwater Supervisor Ed Kinowski, board of supervisors chairman. “Mr. Dorsey has proven himself to be an effective attorney and a steady and reliable guide for our county government, and it speaks to the high-quality employees that live here and work for our residents.”
Dorsey has been with the county for 30 years and has been county attorney since 2010. He will have a one-year term as association president.
He lives in Saratoga Springs with his wife, Dr. Susan Dorsey.
He lives in Saratoga Springs with his wife, Dr. Susan Dorsey.