Town of East Lyme Request for Proposals for General Town Attorney Legal Services

The Town of East Lyme, Connecticut is seeking proposals from qualified law firms and individual attorneys to serve as General Town Attorney for a four-year term. The appointed attorney or firm will manage all municipal legal needs, including day-to-day government advice and real estate transactions, excluding labor, employment, and bonding matters. Work will be performed offsite, though selected representatives must attend in-person evening meetings in East Lyme as needed. Eligible applicants must be US-based organizations or individuals with at least ten years of experience representing municipalities in general government and land use law. Assigned attorneys must be admitted to and in good standing with the Connecticut State Bar. Submissions require a background summary, a fee proposal detailing costs and expenses, a non-conflict statement, and a signed Non-Collusion Affidavit. Proposals are due by November 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, and all written questions must be submitted by November 6, 2026. Evaluation criteria include experience and cost.