2027-005 RFP for Town Attorney

The Town of East Lyme, Connecticut is soliciting proposals from law firms or qualified individual attorneys to serve as the General Town Attorney. The selected attorney will provide comprehensive legal counsel on municipal governance, ordinance drafting, contract review, FOIA compliance, real‑estate transactions, litigation, and land‑use matters (excluding labor/employment and bonding issues). The firm must have at least ten years of municipal law experience, all attorneys must be members in good standing of the Connecticut Bar, and the attorney must attend in‑person evening meetings as needed. The proposal must include firm background, attorney résumés, detailed service approach, fee structure (hourly rates, retainer, expense caps), references, insurance proof, and a non‑collusion affidavit. • Minimum 10 years municipal law experience; Connecticut Bar admission required. • Provide full‑service legal support to the First Selectman, Board of Selectmen, and all town departments/commissions. • Required deliverables: legal advice, ordinance drafting, contract review, FOIA guidance, litigation representation, real‑estate and land‑use work. • Attendance at bi‑weekly and ad‑hoc evening meetings in East Lyme. • Submission must contain firm/attorney qualifications, service methodology, fee proposal (including any cap), references, insurance certificates, and required affidavits.