Martinsville City: Sands Anderson attorneys charge $34,138.00 for one month.

In the city of Martinsville, the investigation into allegations against former city manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides is costing citizens significant sums of money—the investigation appears to stem from claims made by city council members. In July, the city law firm Sands Anderson charged $34,138.00 for 94 hours of work by three attorneys. The investigation concerns EEOC issues and allegations by some council members.

The July 2025 charges.