Legal Question in Construction Law in Connecticut

Is a lawyer you hire, required to inform you if they had worked/advised/consulted with the oposing party. For example, if I hire a lawyer to review a construction contract, and he had a prior relationship with the construction company, is he required to let me know. I know it may be morally or ethicaly wrong but is it illegal?


Asked on 1/16/13, 2:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Linda Subbloie Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.

If the lawyer may have a conflict of interest because he represented or had a relationship (depends on the facts-just because he used the contractor to build something doesn't necessarily mean there is a conflict) with the opposing party, then he must disclose it to you before continuing the relationship (or commencing a relationship with you).

If you have discovered that you believe there may be a potential conflict as you describe, you should bring it to the lawyer's attention and give him/her an opportunity to respond. If you are not satisfied with the response then you should find another lawyer.

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Answered on 1/16/13, 3:08 pm


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