Andrew DePeau

Andrew A. DePeau

Partner

Andrew A. DePeau

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Andrew DePeau is a member of the firm's Business Litigation and Bankruptcy + Reorganizations Groups, with a focus on business litigation, bankruptcy, and dispute resolution. He represents clients in the banking, finance, and manufacturing industries and has handled matters involving business torts, contract disputes, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, and real estate issues.

    Business Litigation

    Andrew represents business clients nationwide in a variety of lawsuits in state and federal courts across the country. He has also represented clients in arbitrations, mediations, and other alternative dispute resolution forums, as well as  on appeal.  Andrew has significant courtroom experience, representing clients at multiple trials and evidentiary hearings.  Additionally, he has helped clients avoid trial by obtaining favorable decisions on numerous motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment.  Most recently, Andrew was able to obtain summary judgment on behalf of a plaintiff in state court, which led to a seven-figure settlement for the client.  

    Financial Services and Contract Litigation

    Andrew represents banks, investment management companies, insurance companies, and others in the financial services industry. He has represented investment management companies and their officers against claims of negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and intentional mismanagement. Andrew also has successfully assisted clients in complying with third-party subpoenas and responding to threats of litigation. He also works with a variety of financial institutions in breach of contract actions, foreclosures, and post-judgment enforcement.  

    Andrew represents a wide range of businesses in the resolution of contract disputes. He is often called upon to evaluate and provide pre-litigation guidance on contract issues and then to negotiate resolutions with the contract counter-party.  Andrew often has been able to obtain favorable resolutions for his clients either prior to a lawsuit being filed or shortly thereafter.  

    Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights Litigation

    Andrew represents clients in a variety of bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 debtors and secured and unsecured creditors.   His bankruptcy experience includes litigation of fraudulent transfer claims, preference claims, adversary proceedings, and relief from stay disputes. Andrew has handled various creditors’ rights disputes, including representing mortgagees and landlords in foreclosure proceedings. 

    Prior to joining the firm, Andrew was a law clerk for Judge F. Herbert Gruendel of the Connecticut Appellate Court. During law school, he was an intern law clerk for the State of Connecticut and two Hartford-based corporations. He was awarded the Bankruptcy Medal of Honor and the Aspen Law and Business Award for Evidence and received the top grade in seven of his law school courses. 

    In addition to his legal experience, Andrew has substantial experience in business. Prior to attending law school, he spent eight years working for a successful start-up business that conducts investigations of hedge fund managers for banks, large endowments, family offices, and fund-of-funds.

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

      • Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of a Connecticut-based investment company in a civil lawsuit brought by a former investor. The plaintiff initially sought six-figure damages. After briefing a motion to dismiss and serving discovery, the plaintiff agreed to a settlement that was a fraction of its initial demand.

      • Prevailed at the summary judgment stage on breach of contract action brought by our client against a company that refused to pay for goods and services rendered. After fully briefing the issue, the court granted summary judgment and the client was able to avoid the necessity and expense of trial.

      • After a court hearing, succeeded in foreclosing a large commercial property in South Windsor and obtaining a multi-million dollar deficiency judgment for our distressed investment company client.

      • Succeeded in obtaining a protective order to avoid subjecting client to burdensome and unnecessary depositions. 

      • Precluded opposing party’s expert witness in a class action tax appeal where we represented a group of Connecticut property owners. 

      • Successfully argued against summary judgment in commercial foreclosure action brought by investment bank client in Connecticut state court. 

      • Briefed and obtained partial summary judgment in high stakes litigation involving a private school in Connecticut.  

    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      Connecticut Bar Association

      American Bar Association

      Oliver Ellsworth American Inn of Court (2016)

      Turnaround Management Association (2017)
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Selected as a Rising Star to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2017 to 2022.

      Selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the area of Commercial Litigation since 2021.

      Robinson+Cole Community Service Award, 2022

      Named to the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) First 100 Plus Class of 2023 for demonstrating leadership and commitment to improving the lives of domestic violence survivors throughout Connecticut.

    • Community Involvement

      Community Involvement

      Boys and Girls Clubs of Hartford
      Board of Trustees (2021 - Present)

      South Park Inn
      Vice President
      Past Secretary
      Board of Directors
  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Publications

      Publications

      "Pre-Petition Liens in ‘Accounts’ May Not Survive Post-Petition Sales," co-authored with Annecca H. Smith, published in the ABI Journal, the member publication of the American Bankruptcy Institute (May 2023)
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        • Pre-Petition Liens in ‘Accounts’ May Not Survive Post-Petition Sales

        "Pre-Petition Liens in ‘Accounts’ May Not Survive Post-Petition Sales," co-authored by Andrew A. DePeau and Annecca H. Smith, published in the ABI Journal, the member publication of the American Bankruptcy Institute (May 2023)

        In the article, Andrew and Annecca discuss the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas and their recent addressing of the applicability of a secured creditor’s lien rights in the debtor’s “accounts” under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The court concluded that under Texas UCC Law, proceeds from a real estate sale are accounts that could be subject to an Article 9 lien. Andrew and Annecca examine this case and compare it to two other decisions analyzing the interplay between the nature of the security agreement, the applicable state’s UCC definitions, and the timing of any sale or disposition of the collateral. 

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      "Is the ACA Penalty Entitled to Priority Treatment as a Tax Under the Bankruptcy Code?" co-authored with Ryan M. Messina, published as a Consumer Corner piece in the October 2022 issue of the ABI Journal (October 2022)
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        • Is the ACA Penalty Entitled to Priority Treatment as a Tax Under the Bankruptcy Code?

        "Is the ACA Penalty Entitled to Priority Treatment as a Tax Under the Bankruptcy Code?" co-authored by Ryan M. Messina and Andrew A. DePeau, published as a Consumer Corner piece in the October 2022 issue of the ABI Journal (October 2022)

        The article addresses the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) signed into law on March 23, 2010. The ACA requires certain individuals to maintain a “minimal essen­tial [health insurance] coverage” throughout the year, known as the “individual mandate.” A person sub­ject to the mandate who fails to main­tain the required insurance for one month or more is assessed a “shared responsibility payment.” The article focuses on several federal court decisions, including from the U.S. Supreme Court as well as contradictory rulings from the Third and Fifth Circuit Courts, that ana­lyzed whether the shared-responsibility payment is a tax under the Bankruptcy Code and, if so, whether such payments qualify for priority treatment. The authors conclude that “(w)hile the ACA no longer imposes a shared-respon­sibility payment, practitioners would be well-served to main­tain an awareness of the various factors that courts consider in determining the priority treatment of government claims.” Read the article here.


      "Pressed for Time: A Real Estate Purchaser's Right to Invoke Section 108(B) to Extend The Time for Performance When the Contract Provides That Time is of the Essence," co-authored with Ryan M. Messina, published in the Norton Journal of Bankruptcy Law and Practice (December 2020)
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        • Pressed for Time: A Real Estate Purchaser's Right to Invoke Section 108(B) to Extend The Time for Performance When the Contract Provides That Time is of the Essence

        "Pressed for Time: A Real Estate Purchaser's Right to Invoke Section 108(B) to Extend The Time for Performance When the Contract Provides That Time is of the Essence," co-authored by Ryan M. Messina and Andrew A. DePeau, published in the Norton Journal of Bankruptcy Law and Practice (December 2020)

        Andrew DePeau and Ryan Messina authored the article examining three judicial decisions issued by bankruptcy courts within the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, analyzing the impact of Section 108(b) of the United States Code on the rights of contract counterparties if a business transaction is unable to be consummated and a purchaser seeks relief under Title 11 of the Code.


      "Section 510 — Subordination, Recent Developments," co-authored with Ryan M. Messina and Patrick M. Birney, which was published in the Norton Annual Survey of Bankruptcy Law. (August 2020)
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        • Section 510 — Subordination, Recent Developments

        "Section 510 — Subordination, Recent Developments," co-authored by Ryan M. Messina, Andrew A. DePeau and Patrick M. Birney, which was published in the Norton Annual Survey of Bankruptcy Law. (August 2020)

        Patrick Birney, Andrew DePeau and Ryan Messina authored an article on Bankruptcy Code Section 510, which examined recent developments in Subordination, in areas including Subordination Agreements, Rescission Claims, and various aspects of Equitable Subordination.


      "Permission to Sue: Applying the Barton Doctrine to Unsecured Creditors' Committee Members," published in American Bankruptcy Institute Journal (April 2017)
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        • Permission to Sue: Applying the Barton Doctrine to Unsecured Creditors' Committee Members

        "Permission to Sue: Applying the Barton Doctrine to Unsecured Creditors' Committee Members," published in American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, authored by Andrew A. DePeau (April 2017)

        In the article, Mr. DePeau poses the question of whether a bankruptcy court's permission is required as a condition to sue a member of an official committee of unsecured creditors, a question before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Blixseth v. Brown (In re Yellowstone Mt. Club). He then presents the origins of the Barton Doctrine, its application to bankruptcy cases, the Yellowstone Mountain Club case, and the Ninth Circuit decision. Mr. Depeau concludes with  analysis and lessons for practitioners. 

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      "Unharnessing the Governmental-Unit Stay Exception: SEC v. Miller," co-authored with Patrick M. Birney (May 2016)
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        • Unharnessing the Governmental-Unit Stay Exception: SEC v. Miller

        "Unharnessing the Governmental-Unit Stay Exception: SEC v. Miller," co-authored by Patrick M. Birney and Andrew A. DePeau (May 2016)

        Overall, the article reviews the government exception to the automatic stay provision under § 326(a) of the Bankruptcy Code. In more detail, it provides a primer on the government exception, a discussion of the three-factor Brennan test, and an analysis of the Second Circuit's decision in SEC v. Miller.

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    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "Commercial Law and Bankruptcy: The Year in Review," presented as part of the Connecticut Bar Association's (CBA) 2021 Connecticut Legal Conference (6/15/2021)

    • News

      R+C in the News

      • June 1, 2023

        Andrew DePeau and Annecca Smith Author ABI Journal Article on Why “Pre-Petition Liens in ‘Accounts’ May Not Survive Post-Petition Sales”

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          Andrew DePeau and Annecca Smith Author ABI Journal Article on Why “Pre-Petition Liens in ‘Accounts’ May Not Survive Post-Petition Sales”

          Bankruptcy + Reorganizations Group lawyers Andrew DePeau and Annecca Smith authored the article “Pre-Petition Liens in ‘Accounts’ May Not Survive Post-Petition Sales” published in the May 2023 edition of the ABI Journal, the flagship publication of the American Bankruptcy Institute. In the article, Andrew and Annecca discuss the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas and their recent addressing of the applicability of a secured creditor’s lien rights in the debtor’s “accounts” under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The court concluded that under Texas UCC Law, proceeds from a real estate sale are accounts that could be subject to an Article 9 lien. Andrew and Annecca examine this case and compare it to two other decisions analyzing the interplay between the nature of the security agreement, the applicable state’s UCC definitions, and the timing of any sale or disposition of the collateral. Read the article.

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      • May 31, 2023

        Bankruptcy + Reorganizations Group Lawyers Author Articles Included in "Best of ABI 2022 "

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          Bankruptcy + Reorganizations Group Lawyers Author Articles Included in "Best of ABI 2022 "

          Two pieces by Bankruptcy + Reorganizations Group attorneys have been selected by the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) for inclusion in its “Best of” series for 2022. The article "SC SJ: One Take on Harmonizing the Bankruptcy Code and FAA," authored by Rachel Jaffe Mauceri and Katherine S. Dute, has been included in the “Best of ABI 2022: The Year in Business Bankruptcy,” and the article “Is the ACA Penalty Entitled to Priority Treatment as a Tax Under the Bankruptcy Code?," authored by Andrew A. DePeau and Ryan M. Messina, has been included in the “Best of ABI 2022: The Year in Consumer Bankruptcy.” Both publications are annual compendiums of the best ABI Journal and conference seminar articles.

          Rachel and Kate’s article, featured in the May 2022 issue of the Journal, examines the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware’s approach, in a recent hotel bankruptcy, to addressing the longstanding tension between the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) and the Bankruptcy Code. Read the article.

          Published in the October 2022 issue of the ABI Journal, Andrew and Ryan’s article addresses the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) signed into law on March 23, 2010. The ACA requires certain individuals to maintain a “minimal essen­tial [health insurance] coverage” throughout the year, known as the “individual mandate.” A person sub­ject to the mandate who fails to main­tain the required insurance for one month or more is assessed a “shared responsibility payment.” The article focuses on several federal court decisions, including from the U.S. Supreme Court as well as contradictory rulings from the Third and Fifth Circuit Courts, that ana­lyzed whether the shared-responsibility payment is a tax under the Bankruptcy Code and, if so, whether such payments qualify for priority treatment. Read the article.

      • October 20, 2022

        Andrew DePeau and Ryan Messina Author ABI Journal Article on ACA “Penalty” and the Bankruptcy Code

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          Andrew DePeau and Ryan Messina Author ABI Journal Article on ACA “Penalty” and the Bankruptcy Code

          Bankruptcy + Reorganizations Group members, Andrew DePeau and Ryan Messina, authored the article “Is the ACA Penalty Entitled to Priority Treatment as a Tax Under the Bankruptcy Code?,” published as a Consumer Corner piece in the October 2022 issue of the ABI Journal. The article addresses the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) signed into law on March 23, 2010. The ACA requires certain individuals to maintain a “minimal essen­tial [health insurance] coverage” throughout the year, known as the “individual mandate.” A person sub­ject to the mandate who fails to main­tain the required insurance for one month or more is assessed a “shared responsibility payment.” Andrew and Ryan write that “although described by the statute as a ‘penalty,’ the payment is collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) along with one’s federal income tax return and shares many other features of a ‘tax.’ Whether the payment is a penalty or a tax remains a hotly contested issue, and the answer dif­fers depending on the type of analysis.” The article focuses on several federal court decisions, including from the U.S. Supreme Court as well as contradictory rulings from the Third and Fifth Circuit Courts, that ana­lyzed whether the shared-responsibility payment is a tax under the Bankruptcy Code and, if so, whether such payments qualify for priority treatment. The authors conclude that “(w)hile the ACA no longer imposes a shared-respon­sibility payment, practitioners would be well-served to main­tain an awareness of the various factors that courts consider in determining the priority treatment of government claims.” Read the article here.

      • August 2, 2022

        Robinson+Cole Presents Annual Awards for Outstanding Contributions

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          Robinson+Cole Presents Annual Awards for Outstanding Contributions

          On July 28, 2022, Robinson+Cole recognized 19 lawyers and staff members for their pro bono work, mentoring, community service and efforts to promote a diverse and inclusive work environment as part of the firm's annual awards.

          The Pro Bono Award is presented by the firm’s Pro Bono Committee and honors individuals for their outstanding commitment to Robinson+Cole’s pro bono initiative. This year’s honorees were Megan E. Baroni, Laurie A. Krepto, Ryan V. Leichsenring, Leticia C. Pimentel, Stephani A. Roman and Business Center Specialist Elsa E. Colon and Attorney Career Development Manager Kristopher I. Moore, who were honored for their ongoing dedication and support of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

      • July 14, 2021

        Andrew DePeau, Tom Donlon and Evan Seeman Present at CBA's 2021 Connecticut Legal Conference

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          Andrew DePeau, Tom Donlon and Evan Seeman Present at CBA's 2021 Connecticut Legal Conference

          Robinson+Cole's Andrew A. DePeau, Thomas J. Donlon, and Evan J. Seeman were all presenters during the Connecticut Bar Association's 2021 Connecticut Legal Conference, the largest annual gathering of legal professionals in the state.

          Andrew co-presented the session, "Commercial Law and Bankruptcy: The Year in Review," which addressed recent case law in commercial litigation, consumer bankruptcy, and business bankruptcy.

          Tom served as moderator for the session, "The Appealing Road to Ethical Ruin." The program covered ethical pitfalls and issues related to modern appellate practice in the context of a series of scenarios—some hypothetical, some real with panelists Justice Ecker of the Connecticut Supreme Court and Dean Jennifer Brown of Quinnipiac Law School. Tom serves as co-chair of the CBA’s Appellate Advocacy Section, which presented the session.

          Evan co-presented the session, "The Top 10 Things Every Lawyer Should Know about Land Use Law." This session provided insights about land use law and how land use can impact private property rights. Evan serves as the Legislative Liaison for the CBA’s Planning & Zoning Section. 

      • June 29, 2021

        Andrew DePeau Elected to Board of Trustees of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford

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          Andrew DePeau Elected to Board of Trustees of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford

          Business Litigation Group lawyer Andrew DePeau was elected to serve as a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford Board of Trustees on June 24, 2021. For over 160 years, the Clubs have provided a positive environment for children and teens throughout the city of Hartford. Today, the organization’s team of staff and volunteers impacts the lives of more than 9,000 kids and teens through the operation of five full-service clubs as well as four public school-based sites in Hartford.

          Founded in 1860, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford is the birthplace of the national Boys & Girls Clubs movement. Robinson+Cole has a long-standing involvement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford. The firm conducts an annual holiday gift drive that supports the organization’s northwest site. Additionally, Robinson+Cole offers summer internships to Clubs members.

      • October 18, 2018

        51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 51 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2018. In addition, 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. View the list of recognized attorneys and their areas of practice.

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      • April 11, 2017

        Andrew DePeau Authors Article for ABI Journal

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          Andrew DePeau Authors Article for ABI Journal

          Business Litigation Group lawyer Andrew A. DePeau wrote the article "Permission to Sue: Applying the Barton Doctrine to Unsecured Creditors' Committee Members," published in the April 2017 issue of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal (ABI Journal). In the article, Mr. DePeau poses the question of whether a bankruptcy court's permission is required as a condition to sue a member of an official committee of unsecured creditors, a question before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Blixseth v. Brown (In re Yellowstone Mt. Club). He then presents the origins of the Barton Doctrine, its application to bankruptcy cases, the Yellowstone Mountain Club case, and the Ninth Circuit decision. Mr. DePeau concludes with analysis and lessons for practitioners. Please click here to view the entire article. 

      • June 9, 2016

        Hartford Lawyers Publish Article in ABI Journal

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          Hartford Lawyers Publish Article in ABI Journal

          Business litigation and bankruptcy and creditors' rights lawyers Patrick M. Birney and Andrew A. DePeau wrote the article "Unharnessing the Governmental-Unit Stay Exception: SEC v. Miller" for the May 2016 issue of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal (ABI Journal). Overall, the article reviews the government exception to the automatic stay provision under § 326(a) of the Bankruptcy Code. In more detail, it provides a primer on the government exception, a discussion of the three-factor Brennan test, and an analysis of the Second Circuit's decision in SEC v. Miller. Please click here for more in-depth information on the topic.

          Mr. Birney serves as a contributing editor of the ABI Journal.

      • November 12, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Hosts Domestic Violence Restraining Order Program for Lawyers

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          Robinson+Cole Hosts Domestic Violence Restraining Order Program for Lawyers

          Robinson+Cole hosted a groundbreaking training session on November 2, 2015, for more than 35 lawyers interested in representing victims of domestic violence seeking restraining orders (orders from relief from abuse) in Connecticut. The program's goal was to encourage lawyers at other firms to model their own pro bono programs after Robinson+Cole's successful Domestic Violence Restraining Order Program. The training featured presentations by the Honorable Elizabeth A. Bozzuto of the Connecticut Superior Court, the Greater Hartford Legal Aid, the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and Robinson+Cole. The Connecticut Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section co-sponsored the program. Attendees included lawyers from other major law firms, in-house corporate counsel, and Judicial Branch Court Operations.

          Robinson+Cole lawyers in attendance included Kelly Frye Barnett, Edward J. Heath, Eric D. Daniels, Jenna L. Veronneau, J. Tyler Butts, Jessica A. R. Hamilton, Andrew A. DePeau, Jonathan E. Small, Kathleen E. Dion, James R. Nault, Amanda E. Gordon, Catrina Cartegena Kohn, and Frank F. Coulom Jr.

      R+C News Releases

      • August 17, 2023

        78 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024

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          78 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024

          78 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024. Of the 78 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 57 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law and insurance law. Approximately, the top 5 percent of all practicing lawyers in the U.S. were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

          Additionally, five lawyers were named Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” in the following offices, in the noted practice areas:

          Hartford, CT – Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year”

          Jacqueline Pennino Scheib – Trademark Law

          Michael R. Enright – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

          Theodore J. Tucci – Insurance Law

          Boston, MA – Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year”

          Michael S. Giaimo – Land Use and Zoning Law

          Stamford, CT – Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year”

          Patricia D. Weitzman – Health Care Law and Litigation-Health Care

          A Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” designation is awarded to one lawyer in each of various high-profile specialties in large legal communities. These particular lawyers received the highest ratings among their peers for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity.

          The fourth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America was also released, which includes 23 Robinson+Cole lawyers. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to attorneys early in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. The firm has the highest number of lawyers to receive this designation in Hartford, Connecticut. Read more in the press release.

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      • May 12, 2023

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Named to CCADV’s First 100 Plus Class of 2023

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Named to CCADV’s First 100 Plus Class of 2023

          Robinson+Cole lawyers Kelly Butricks, Benjamin Daniels, Andrew DePeau and Eric Rigoli as well as 2022 summer associate Theresa Lane, have been named to the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) First 100 Plus Class of 2023 during the organization’s 12th Annual Breakfast & Awards Ceremony on May 5, 2023, at the Hartford Marriott Downtown in Hartford, Connecticut.

          The First 100 Plus Class of 2023 is comprised of leaders working to improve the lives of domestic violence survivors and their families in Connecticut. These lawyers, with varied backgrounds and practices, have all made vital contributions to their state and local communities. Robinson+Cole Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group chair, Kenneth C. Baldwin, serves on CCADV’s Board of Directors. Read more in the press release.

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      • December 22, 2022

        Robinson+Cole Elects Five Partners

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          Robinson+Cole Elects Five Partners

          Robinson+Cole is pleased to announce the election of Benjamin M. Daniels, Andrew A. DePeau, Sandra Marin Lautier, Kathryn M. Rattigan and Evan J. Seeman as Partners, effective January 1, 2023. The new partners reflect Robinson+Cole’s continued strategic growth in key areas, including business and bankruptcy litigation, data privacy and security and real estate and development.

          “Congratulations to this outstanding group of lawyers on their well-deserved promotion,” said Rhonda J. Tobin, Managing Partner of Robinson+Cole. “They exemplify the excellent talent driving our firm’s sustained growth and are strong contributors to our clients, firm and communities.” Read more in the press release.

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      • October 11, 2022

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Super Lawyers®

          A total of 39 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island for 2022. In addition, 30 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          Jeffrey J. White was named to the Top 50: 2022 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. Linda L. Morkan appears on the Top 25: 2022 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list and, similarly, Natalie D. Ramsey was included in the Top 50: 2022 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. Read more in the press release.

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      • August 18, 2022

        74 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2023

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          74 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2023

          74 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023. Of the 74 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 54 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law insurance law and construction litigation. Only the top 5.3 percent of all practicing lawyers in the U.S. were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

          Additionally, the following five lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Brian R. Smith in Land Use and Zoning Law, Christine E. Bromberg in Tax Law, James P. Ray in Litigation – Environmental, Joey Lee Miranda in Energy Regulatory Law, Norman H. Roos in Banking and Finance Law, Rachel V. Kushel in Employment Law – Management, Theodore J. Tucci in  Health Care Law and Virginia E. McGarrity – in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law.

          The third edition of Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch” was also released, includes 23 Robinson+Cole lawyers. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to attorneys early in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. The firm has the highest number of lawyers to receive this designation in Hartford, Connecticut. Read more in the press release.

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      • October 14, 2021

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 42 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island for 2021. In addition, 29 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          Bruce B. Barth and Jeffrey J. White were named to the Top 50: 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. Linda L. Morkan appears on the Top 25: 2021 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list and, similarly, Natalie D. Ramsey was included in the Top 50: 2021 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. Read more in the press release.

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      • August 19, 2021

        65 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022

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          65 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022

          65 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022. Of the 65 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 49 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law and insurance law.

          Additionally, the following five lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Patrick M. Birney in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Michael F. Maglio in Banking and Finance Law, Robert S. Melvin in Environmental Law, Joey Lee Miranda in Energy Law and Jacqueline Pennino Scheib in Trademark Law. Peter V. Lacouture was also named a Best Lawyers® 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in Providence, Rhode Island in the area of Energy Law.

          The second edition of Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch” was also released, of which 17 total Robinson+Cole lawyers are listed in. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Read more in the press release.

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      • October 15, 2020

        47 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in Super Lawyers®

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          47 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in Super Lawyers®

          A total of 47 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island for 2020. In addition, 29 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          Also, Bruce B. Barth was named to the Top 50: 2020 Connecticut Super Lawyers list and Linda L. Morkan appears on the Top 25: 2020 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list.

          The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. Read more in the press release.

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      • August 20, 2020

        61 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021

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          61 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021

          61 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021. Of the 61 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 46 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law and insurance law.

          Additionally, the following six lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Michael R. Enright in Litigation – Bankruptcy, Gregory R. Faulkner in Litigation – Construction, Virginia E. McGarrity in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Joey Lee Miranda in Environmental Law, James P. Ray in Litigation – Environmental and Theodore J. Tucci in Health Care Law. Michael S. Giaimo was also named a Best Lawyers® 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” in Boston, Massachusetts, in the area of Land Use and Zoning Law.

          The inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch was also released, of which 17 total Robinson+Cole lawyers are listed in. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Read more in the press release.

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      • October 19, 2019

        52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 52 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2019. In addition, 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          The following lawyers were named to the Top 50: 2019 Connecticut Super Lawyers list: Denis C. Cavanaugh, Gregory R. Faulkner, Linda L. Morkan, Todd R. Regan, and Jeffrey J. White. Linda also appears on the Top 25: 2019 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list.

          The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. Read more in the press release.

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      • October 17, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 56 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2017. The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.

          In addition, 29 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here.

          See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

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      • October 8, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Welcomes 10 New Lawyers

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          Robinson+Cole Welcomes 10 New Lawyers

          Robinson+Cole welcomes 10 new lawyers who joined
          the firm over the course of the summer, in offices in Connecticut,
          Massachusetts, New York, and Florida. The lawyers bring additional breadth to a variety of our practices, including business transactions, environmental and utilities, finance, insurance, labor and employment, litigation, real estate, nonprofit organizations, and trusts and estates. Additionally, the firm is pleased to welcome two recent law school graduates. Read about our new lawyers here.

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