Legal Question in Business Law in Illinois

As a Franchise Attorney I can tell you the answer is probably no. Attorney information is a matter of public record. Depending on the severity of the past offense, he/she may have been required by the state bar to inform clients as a condition of reinstatement, but this is rare. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

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I am not aware of any such requirement, but the information is easily available at www.iardc.org

It does not matter whether one is a franchise attorney or not. There is no such requirement, although if you ask the attorney he or she is ethically obligated to answer truthfully. Additionally, you can check with the Illinoix Attorney Disciplinary Commission for that information.