Tort Defense:

The primary focus of our practice is representing the insureds of a variety of insurers and self insured entities, through trial, arbitration, mediation and dispositive motion practice in both the state and federal courts. We represent individuals and organizations in cases involving allegations of defamation, strict liability, property damage, property/boundary disputes and business torts.

Premises Liability:

We defend homeowners, landlords, retail businesses, offices, condominium associations, management companies and other businesses in all aspects of premises litigation, ranging from fall down accidents to allegations of improper security.

Products Liability:

Our cases include those involving allegations of design and manufacturing defects in a variety of different products, including: household products, landscaping and tree cutting products, construction machinery, commercial products, recreational and sporting equipment, manufacturing equipment and asbestos and talc. We work closely with leading engineers across the country as well as manufacturing and engineering departments to provide the most comprehensive and effective defense possible.

Motor Vehicle, Trucking and Boating Accidents:

We represent individuals, corporate clients and insurance carriers involved in the trucking, boating and transportation industry in all phases of litigation from catastrophic losses to property damage claims. We have investigated and litigated accidents involving tractor trailers, box trucks, sport utility vehicles, automobiles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, jet skis and speed boats. We provide timely responses, including on-scene accident investigation and effective liability assessments to our clients.

Workers Compensation:

We represent insurance carriers and employers through all stages of the workers compensation process before Workers' Compensation Commissions and on appeal to the Compensation Review Board and Appellate Court. Our attorneys have experience litigating disputes of compensability, insurance coverage and entitlement to statutory benefits as well as actions involving premium recovery, breach of contract and claims of bad faith.

Insurance Coverage:

Whether it be writing coverage opinions for insurers or litigating on behalf of insurance companies, our insurance coverage department has continuously achieved the finest results for our clients. We litigate cases involving allegations of bad faith, unfair trade practices, unfair insurance practices and breach of contract in both the state and federal courts.

Subrogation and Recovery:

This aspect of our practice is dedicated to recovering sums paid by insurers to its insureds as a result of losses caused by third parties. Our subrogation department utilizes an aggressive, proactive approach including investigative techniques and resources particularly suited to subrogation in order to maximize recovery for our clients. We concentrate on large property damage claims including commercial, residential and vehicle losses. The firm also pursues non-subrogation recovery according to the needs of our specific clients, including recovery of unpaid commercial insurance policy premiums.

Fire Litigation:

Our attorneys are experienced in handling a variety of different fire litigation. Our background includes IAAF (Insurance Association of Arson & Fire Investigators) training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia and our cases include arson investigations, examinations under oath, subrogation recovery and products liability.

Insurance Fraud and Bad Faith:

Conway Stoughton is experienced in all aspects of property insurance fraud including arson and suspicious theft claims. We defend insurance carriers in fraudulent life, health and disability insurance claims. Our attorneys have defended claims of bad faith, unfair insurance practices and wrongful denials which have been lodged against our insurance clients.

Professional and Malpractice Defense:

Our attorneys are versed in defending professionals such as medical providers, accountants, insurance personnel and other professionals in claims of professional malpractice.

Employment Practices:

We defend employers and their employees in matters before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as well as in the state and federal courts. We defend claims concerning employment discrimination, wage and benefits, OSHA violations, wrongful termination and non-compete issues. In addition, we assist businesses with the preparation of employment manuals as well as employment, shareholder, confidentiality and non-compete agreements.

Recreational Liability:

We have represented individuals and organizations involved in recreational accidents that occur in both organized team events and informal recreation at ski areas, amusement parks, skating rinks, fitness centers and many other recreational facilities.