Business Litigation
While recognizing that litigating business disputes are never a company’s first choice, we are experienced in evaluating and advising on business issues and litigating to conclusion. We have arbitrated, mediated and tried complex business disputes including shareholder, dissolution, and derivative actions, unfair trade practices claims and contract disputes.
Employment Practices
We defend employers before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, state and federal courts. We defend claims of employment discrimination, wage and benefits, OSHA violations, wrongful termination and non-compete issues. We also assist businesses in preparing employment, shareholder, confidentiality, non-compete agreements and employer manuals.
Professional and Malpractice Defense
Our attorneys are versed in defending professionals such as lawyers, accountants, insurance personnel and medical professionals in claims of professional malpractice.
Construction
We represent architects, engineers, general contractors and sub-contractors litigating and mediating construction related claims, from performance and payment disputes to contractual disputes over the meaning and effect of AIA documents. We are well versed in the relationships between architects, owners, general and sub-contractors and the impact on performance and payments, as well as bringing and defending bond and mechanic’s lien claims.
Corporate and Business Entities
We provide a broad range of services to small, mid-sized, closely held and family-owned companies, often serving in the role of in-house counsel. We are experienced in the formation of business entities, including stock corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies. We also handle a wide variety of corporate and business governance and compliance issues.
Commercial Transactions
We negotiate and close complex business transactions from the purchase and sale or lease of commercial real estate to the transfer of stock or business assets. We have the knowledge and experience to handle the most sophisticated business transactions and the most commonplace contractual issues.