New York City / Department of Environment Protection / Agency Attorney

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Agency Attorney

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

29 employees hold this title in Department of Environment Protection. Median total compensation for the role is $129,395, above the department median of $98,318.

Employees: 29
Total payroll: $3.2M
Role median: $129,395
Agency median: $98,318
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$2,223$162,020+

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How total compensation varies among the 29 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across New York City

Agency Attorney is held in 44 New York City departments. In Department of Environment Protection, the median of $129,395 ranks #3 of 44.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Borough President-Queens

$145,524 · 1

Teachers Retirement System

$129,522 · 2

Office of Labor Relations

$129,366 · 1

Administrative for Children's Services

$123,272 · 163

Department of Education Administrative

$121,356 · 190

Department of Parks & Recreation

$115,845 · 15

Housing Preservation & Dvlpmnt

$114,185 · 66

Office of Emergency Management

$112,987 · 2

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$111,729 · 29

Department of Sanitation

$111,118 · 9

Department of Finance

$109,653 · 23

Hra/Dept of Social Services

$109,027 · 92

Median total compensation for the Agency Attorney role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Agency Attorney beyond New York City

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $105,047 ranks #1 of 2. See Agency Attorney across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York Public Authorities

$66,357 · 41

Median total compensation for comparable Agency Attorneyroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Melinda Sherer

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$169,300

Base pay: $142,040
Overtime: $3
Other pay: $27,257
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,300
Hire date: 1998-11-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $145,636
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Melinda Sherer is a Agency Attorney at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. 2025 total compensation came to $169,300.

Jason Low

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$156,299

Base pay: $121,840
Overtime: $12,723
Other pay: $21,736
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,299
Hire date: 2005-08-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $124,924
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 154
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Jason Low is a Agency Attorney at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. 2025 total compensation came to $156,299.

Denis Brogan

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$147,347

Base pay: $138,201
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,147
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,347
Hire date: 2018-04-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $141,699
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Denis Brogan holds the role of Agency Attorney at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $147,347.

Cyril Kudiabor

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$145,669

Base pay: $133,220
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,449
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,669
Hire date: 2014-09-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $136,593
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Cyril Kudiabor works as a Agency Attorney for Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Cyril earned $145,669 in 2025.

Natalia Fekula

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$145,381

Base pay: $136,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,381
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,381
Hire date: 2017-11-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $136,276
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Natalia Fekula works as a Agency Attorney for Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Natalia earned $145,381 in 2025.

Heather Donnelly

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$144,574

Base pay: $123,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,264
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,574
Hire date: 2007-10-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $134,040
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Heather Donnelly holds the role of Agency Attorney at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $144,574.

Morlan Rogers

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$143,861

Base pay: $131,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,197
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,861
Hire date: 2013-10-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $134,997
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Morlan Rogers holds the role of Agency Attorney at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $143,861.

Laura Sword

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$143,843

Base pay: $122,532
Overtime: $10,214
Other pay: $11,098
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,843
Hire date: 2014-11-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $125,634
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 128
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Laura Sword works as a Agency Attorney for Department of Environment Protection based in Manhattan. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Laura earned $143,843 in 2025.

Charles Taule

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$141,235

Base pay: $113,116
Overtime: $5,848
Other pay: $22,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,235
Hire date: 1996-10-21
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,980
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 76.75
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Charles Taule holds the role of Agency Attorney at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,235.

Tevin Grant

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$138,711

Base pay: $120,575
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,135
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,711
Hire date: 2005-03-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $117,044
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Tevin Grant holds the role of Agency Attorney at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,711.

Christy Bitet

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$138,648

Base pay: $121,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,601
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,648
Hire date: 2006-11-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $124,112
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Christy Bitet is a Agency Attorney at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). 2025 total compensation came to $138,648.

Henry Baranczak Jr

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$132,783

Base pay: $112,433
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,349
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,783
Hire date: 2006-10-30
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $120,239
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Henry Baranczak Jr works as a Agency Attorney for Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Henry earned $132,783 in 2025.

Matthew Ruderman

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$131,581

Base pay: $114,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,567
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,581
Hire date: 2009-04-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $116,900
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Matthew Ruderman is a Agency Attorney at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years. 2025 total compensation came to $131,581.

Alieen Hwang

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$130,434

Base pay: $124,739
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,694
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,434
Hire date: 2019-12-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $127,897
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Alieen Hwang works as a Agency Attorney for Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Alieen earned $130,434 in 2025.

Deborah Fremder

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$129,395

Base pay: $118,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,764
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,395
Hire date: 2016-01-25
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $121,656
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Deborah Fremder is a Agency Attorney at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $129,395.

Sherman Jones Jr

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$122,029

Base pay: $117,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,254
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,029
Hire date: 2022-03-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $120,756
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sherman Jones Jr works as a Agency Attorney for Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Sherman earned $122,029 in 2025.

Geoffrey Martin

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$121,694

Base pay: $101,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,223
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,694
Hire date: 2007-07-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $104,040
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Geoffrey Martin is a Agency Attorney at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $121,694.

Mark Roeder

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$103,208

Base pay: $82,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,397
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,208
Hire date: 2023-07-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $84,498
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Mark Roeder holds the role of Agency Attorney at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,208.

Milana Sinaniyeva

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$102,912

Base pay: $99,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,342
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,912
Hire date: 2022-11-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $109,538
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Milana Sinaniyeva holds the role of Agency Attorney at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,912.

Artur Pogorzelski

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$97,757

Base pay: $97,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,757
Hire date: 2022-05-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $100,223
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Artur Pogorzelski is a Agency Attorney at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $97,757.

Lisa Ally

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$95,115

Base pay: $89,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,652
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,115
Hire date: 2022-01-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $91,727
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Lisa Ally holds the role of Agency Attorney at Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $95,115.

Erin Hall

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$93,453

Base pay: $89,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,691
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,453
Hire date: 2022-09-26
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $91,727
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Erin Hall works as a Agency Attorney for Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Erin earned $93,453 in 2025.

Taran Harmon-Walker

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$93,256

Base pay: $89,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,793
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,256
Hire date: 2022-06-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $91,727
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Taran Harmon-Walker works as a Agency Attorney for Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Taran earned $93,256 in 2025.

Colin Mckillop

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$93,129

Base pay: $89,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,666
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,129
Hire date: 2021-06-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Ulster
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $91,727
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,820

Colin Mckillop is a Agency Attorney at Department of Environment Protection based in Ulster. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. 2025 total compensation came to $93,129.

Amy Allen

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$67,437

Base pay: $65,825
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,612
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,437
Hire date: 2023-01-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $88,839
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,400

Amy Allen works as a Agency Attorney for Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Amy earned $67,437 in 2025.

Robyn Coote

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$57,210

Base pay: $51,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,929
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,210
Hire date: 2022-07-11
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $92,446
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,050

Robyn Coote works as a Agency Attorney for Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Robyn earned $57,210 in 2025.

Caitlin Oleary

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$357

Base pay: -$1
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $358
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $357
Hire date: 2019-05-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Ulster
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $103,086
Leave Status as of June 30: On leave
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 35

At Department of Environment Protection, Caitlin Oleary serves as a Agency Attorney based in Ulster. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $357.

Lisa Brandquist

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

-$1,751

Base pay: -$1,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$361
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$1,751
Hire date: 2016-06-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Queens
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $95,713
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 0

Lisa Brandquist works as a Agency Attorney for Department of Environment Protection based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Lisa earned -$1,751 in 2025.

May Chin

Agency Attorney/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

-$2,223

Base pay: -$2,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$163
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$2,223
Hire date: 2000-08-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Ulster
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $115,729
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 0

May Chin works as a Agency Attorney for Department of Environment Protection based in Ulster. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years). May earned -$2,223 in 2025.