You can submit a request to receive free, confidential advice from an attorney about how the conflict of interest law applies to your specific situation
- This page, Request advice about how the conflict of interest law applies to you, is offered by
- State Ethics Commission
Request advice about how the conflict of interest law applies to you
The Details
What you need
You may call the Commission to request free, confidential advice from the Attorney of the Day. The attorney will call you back within 1 to 2 business days.
You may send the Commission a request for written advice. You will receive a written response within 30 days.
Please note that telephone advice provided by the Legal Division is binding and carries the same weight as written advice.
Please note that we cannot provide:
- Any advice about conduct that has already occurred;
- Any advice about someone else's conduct, unless you have permission from that person to get advice on their behalf; or
- Any original materials submitted in support of requests for legal advice.
How to request
Instructions
- Click Request advice to open the intake page
- Click the radio button next to Request legal advice
- Click Next
- Enter your First Name, Last Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, Phone Number, and Email Address
- Enter your Title/Position and Agency/Entity, and indicate whether it is a state, county, or municipal agency
- If your position is municipal, indicate whether it has been designated as a Special Municipal position, if known
- Indicate whether you were elected or appointed to this position
- Write a full description of your situation, including why you are requesting advice
- Select whether you prefer to receive advice by phone or in writing (usually by e-mail)
- Indicate whether we may leave you a voicemail stating that we are calling from the State Ethics Commission
- Provide the best time for us to reach you
- Review all information to make sure it is complete and accurate
- Click Submit
- You will receive a confirmation message once your request has been submitted
Call the State Ethics Commission at (617) 371-9500 and ask to speak to the Attorney of the Day.
The attorney will call you back within 1 to 2 business days.
Please note that telephone advice provided by the Legal Division is binding and carries the same weight as written advice.
Send your request to:
State Ethics Commission
Attn: Attorney of the Day
One Ashburton Place, Room 619
Boston, MA 02108
You should receive a written response from an attorney within 30 days.
Contact
Address
1 Ashburton Place, 6th floor, Room 619, Boston, MA 02108
Fax
Legal Division
(617) 723-5851
Enforcement Division
(617) 723-4086