Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Connecticut

Company Lawsuit and Employee deposition

The company I work for is currently sueing two past employees and the company they now work for inregards to intelectual property. I have been told by my management that I am to give a deposition on a specified date. I would like to know what my legal obligations are? Do I need to retain my own lawyer other than my companies. The big kicker is that I am about to tender my resignation and move on to a thrid company outside of the industry. Thanks for the help.


Asked on 4/04/08, 8:45 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Nicholas Adamucci ADAMUCCI, LLC

Re: Company Lawsuit and Employee deposition

The following is just general advice. Most likely you do not have to attend unless you are eventually subpoened. Second, if you testify, you can do so carefully so as to protect your rights. Third, the company lawyer is not your lawyer. He or she represents the interests of the company. As a result, they are not thinking in your best interest. A personal lawyer would. If you need further help, you can email me at [email protected].

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Answered on 4/04/08, 9:09 am
Erik Roberts Barber & Roberts LLC

Re: Company Lawsuit and Employee deposition

Your question is very complicated on many levels. You don't want anything you say at the deposition to be used in a possible suit against you in the future, so you should be extremely careful. Your employer may have Trade Secret rights in addition to non compete, confidentiality, patent and other rights that it is willing to aggressively protect. You are not required to get your own attorney, but I recommend you at least discuss this with an attorney because there may be a lot at risk.

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Answered on 4/04/08, 9:14 am


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