Burton Harding, 37, is the new attorney for the City of Fort Scott.

His duties are providing legal assistance to the Fort Scott City Commissioners.

Harding was educated at the University of Kansas Law School

 and has practiced law for 10 years.

He and his wife have two children.

Burton’s date of hire for the City of Fort Scott was May 1, 2019.

Harding’s familiarity with Fort Scott helped with procuring the job.

“Of the applicants that applied for this position, we felt Burton was the one who had the most familiarity with Fort Scott and would be committed to represent the City’s legal interests and provide legal counsel to the commission and staff,” Deb Needleman, Fort Scott Human Resources Director said.

His office is located in Mound City.

“Just as our previous city attorney worked out of his own office within his legal firm, so does Burton,” Needleman said.  “Burton’s office is in Mound City but he is in Fort Scott several days a week and meets with staff as needed….just as the previous city attorney did.”

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