COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Verdict Entered in Favor of National Bank Following Bench Trial Michael S. Wrona recently obtained a defense verdict in an action arising out the alleged rendering of preservation services to a premises in delinquency. In Malick v. J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, 2016 WL 2858772 (D.Conn. May 16, 2016), the Court (Bryant, J.) entered […]

Kenneth Slater will be a featured speaker at the Municipal Stormwater Conference hosted by the Connecticut Council of Small Towns (COST). The presentation will focus on how to comply with the revised stormwater permit soon to be required by towns—the State Department of Energy & Environmental Protection’s MS4 General Permit. The discussion includes: Requirement changes […]

Six H & S attorneys across multiple practice areas were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Additionally, Henry Beck was named the Best Lawyers 2017 Mergers and Acquisitions “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated […]

Henry Beck was recently selected by his peers as the Best Lawyers® 2017 Mergers and Acquisitions “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford. This is significant, as only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area receives this honor. Henry was also recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in […]

Matthew Necci’s professional accomplishments and community involvement were highlighted in his recent selection as a member of the Class of 2016 of the Hartford Business Journal’s “40 Under Forty” list. Matt, Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Practice Group, is an enthusiastic leader in several Greater Hartford community organizations, including as a member of the Board […]

Kenneth R. Slater Jr. recently obtained a positive result for their client, the Town of Burlington, by securing a favorable decision regarding the liability of GWT Associates, LLC and one of its individual members after a lengthy trial. GWT Associates, LLC was a developer that was in the process of completing a multi-phase subdivision located […]

James J. Szerejko was recently recertified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He was originally certified in 1995 and was recognized for twenty years of such certification. Certification is based upon experience, examination, peer review and a requisite number of jury verdicts.

James Szerejko was recently elected President of the 1892 Club, Inc. Founded in April of 1892 and originally referred to as the Twentieth Century Club, its members represent an array of interests, careers and communities and come together to enjoy an evening of stimulating conversation following a presentation by a guest speaker, representing academia, cultural […]

Environmental & Land Use Chair Ann Catino recently took part in the Connecticut Business & Industry Association’s 2016 Energy & Environment Conference. Ann led a breakout session entitled “New Policies & Best Practices for Handling Common Spills & Maintenance Waste,” which included Michael Ainsworth of HRP Associates and Hugo DelRosso of US Ecology. Ann focused […]

James J. Perito recently obtained positive results for their client, Spinnaker Residential LLC, securing three successful zoning decisions. The owner of a competing property brought administrative appeals against our client, who plans to construct an upscale mixed-use development in downtown New Haven near Wooster Square, in regards to a zone change, zone map amendment, and […]