Robinson+Cole Represents WinnDevelopment in $85 Million Dollar Affordable Housing Project

On July 10, 2023, Robinson+Cole client, WinnDevelopment, broke ground on an $85 million project to transform a nationally recognized historic structure, the old Landers, Frary and Clark manufacturing complex in New Britain, CT, into a 154-unit apartment community for affordable housing and workforce households. 

A cross-disciplinary team of R+C lawyers and professionals helped Winn navigate the acquisition, tax credit syndication, debt financing and environmental issues that accompany the redevelopment of a historic factory building. The team included Michele Maresca as lead attorney with support from Deirdre Robinson, Emilee Mooney Scott, Bomopregha Julius, Austin Provost, Madeleine Laffitte, Christopher Schaut and Vee Kaur.

When Deirdre joined R+C in 2021, she brought with her, her long-time client, WinnCompanies, an award-winning national developer and manager of affordable, mixed-income and market rate apartment communities with a strong history of leveraging Federal and State tax credits to enable redevelopment of otherwise challenged properties. 

This adaptive reuse project will convert four buildings into 79 one-bedroom, 59 two-bedroom and 16 three-bedroom apartments geared toward young professionals, middle-income households and fixed-income seniors. The historic exterior of the brick buildings will be preserved, while the interior space is adapted into apartments for households earning 30, 50, 60 and 80 percent of Area Median Income

Financing for this project includes numerous sources of debt and equity, including federal LIHTC equity and, with the help of Eversource, State historic tax credit equity. Bank of America provided taxable construction financing and CHFA provided a long-term tax-exempt bond loan. Other sources of debt came from the Connecticut Department of Housing, HUD, the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and the City of New Britain.

Business Transactions Team Represents Hydrofera, LLC in Sale to Essity

Robinson+Cole’s Business Transactions Team represented Hydrofera, LLC, a U.S. company based in Manchester, Connecticut, and the developer of Hydrofera Blue Antibacterial Wound Dressing, an advanced line of wound care products designed to shorten healing times, lower treatment costs, and deliver better patient outcomes, in connection with its sale to Essity, a global hygiene and health company based in Stockholm, Sweden. Our team included Adam Anderson, Christine Bromberg, Rachel Kushel, Ryan Leichsenring, John Lynch, Virginia McGarrity, Kathy Porter, Jacqueline Pennino Scheib, Emilee Scott, Kiernan Ignacio, Patrick Mulpeter, Kayla O'Leary and Kayla West. Read more about the transaction in the press release.

Emilee Mooney Scott Profiled in Hartford Business Journal’s 2021 “40 Under Forty” Issue

Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyer Emilee Mooney Scott was profiled in a special issue of the Hartford Business Journal commemorating the publication’s 2021 “40 Under Forty” winners. In addition to providing a brief bio, Emilee’s profile shares reasons why she deserves the 40 Under Forty designation and a "fun fact" about her. View the profile.

The Hartford Business Journal's 2021 “40 Under Forty” class showcases a diversity of up-and-coming professionals who are leading their organizations and represent the promising future of the city, region, and state. This year’s class will be recognized during a special event on September 16, 2021 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium/Rentschler Field. The reception will be a special celebration honoring the 2021 class and 40 Under Forty’s 25th anniversary.

Connecticut Law Tribune Honors Seven Robinson+Cole Lawyers During Connecticut Legal Awards

The Connecticut Law Tribune recognized Robinson+Cole lawyers Stephen E. Goldman, Lina M. Morkan, John B. Lynch, Jr., Gregory J. Bennici, Conor O. Duffy, Emilee Mooney Scott, and Jennifer L. Shanley during the publication’s annual Connecticut Legal Awards on May 12, 2021. Hosted virtually, the awards honor those attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in Connecticut - whether in shaping the law, achieving outsized results for their clients, being an outstanding jurist or assisting those in need of legal services.

Steve was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes a lawyer “who has left a lasting imprint on the legal community of Connecticut.” Linda received the Distinguished Leader Award for achieving “impressive results in 2020 and demonstrating clear leadership skills that helped achieve those results.” John was honored as a finalist for the Diversity Initiative Award. A new recognition to the awards slate, the distinction honors a lawyer or firm who has made a significant contribution to diversity and inclusion efforts in Connecticut’s legal community. Greg, Conor, Emilee and Jen were all recognized as “New Leaders in the Law,” a distinction that spotlights lawyers under the age of 40 who have excelled in the courtroom, in client service and cultivation, in service to bar associations, and in performing pro bono work or community service in a volunteer capacity. View the complete list of honorees.

Transactional Health Law Team Represents ViaQuest in Significant Investment Agreement

Robinson+Cole’s Transactional Health Law Group, led by co-chair Leslie J. Levinson, represented ViaQuest Holdings, Ltd. (ViaQuest) as legal counsel in connection with investment in the healthcare services provider by Council Capital, a healthcare-focused private equity firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. The R+C team also included Adam Anderson, Christine Bromberg, Ian Clarke-Fisher, Frank Eucalitto, Michael Kearney, Eric Kogan, Michael Lisitano, Virginia McGarrity, Kit Peabody, Kathryn Rattigan and Emilee Mooney Scott. ViaQuest, headquartered in Dublin,Ohio, is a leading provider of quality, highly-individualized and specialized cost-effective care, solutions and services focused on individuals with development disabilities; hospice care; and behavioral and mental health. All are seen as growing areas of the healthcare market. ViaQuest operates in Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Read the Press Release HERE.

Eric Keen, General Partner at Council Capital, was enthusiastic about the alignment of the two companies, seeing a good fit with Council Capital’s mandate of investing “on the right side of change” – where growth accelerates as cost pressure and quality demands increase. The private equity firm leverages its Council Model, which draws upon the experience and resources of its CEO Council, Strategic Healthcare Investors, and Value Creation Team, to attract and support leading management teams and portfolio companies. Keen noted that ViaQuest is “highly regarded and well-positioned within its service specialties.”

ViaQuest founder and CEO, Rich Johnson, will remain a significant investor and continue to lead the management team. Johnson said Council Capital’s “experience in our markets and the expertise and support provided through their CEO Council…and network of portfolio companies” were significant attractions that will support ViaQuest’s mission of offering “health, happiness and hope” as it continues to grow. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This is the first platform investment from Council Capital IV, a $200 million fund that closed in November 2020.

Capital Markets + Securities Team Represents GrowGeneration Corp. in Significant Transactions

Robinson+Cole’s Capital Markets and Securities Team (the Team) was pleased to represent GrowGeneration Corp. (GrowGen), an owner and operator of a network of specialty hydroponic gardening stores, in two recent transactions. On December 11, 2020, GrowGen completed its $150 million follow-on public offering of shares of common stock at $30 per share. GrowGen intends to use those net proceeds primarily to expand its network of stores through growth and acquisitions. The Team advising on the stock offering was led by Team Chair, Mitchell L. Lampert, and included Shant H. Chalian, Frank W. Eucalitto, and Adam T. Tamzoke. Read more.

The Team also was pleased to represent GrowGen in connection with its acquisition of Canopy Crop Management, an industry-leading silicic acid company that sells silicic acid-enriched fertilizers, which was announced on December 23, 2020. Led by Team Chair Mitchell Lampert, Robinson+Cole’s Megan E. Baroni, Frank Eucalitto, Michael J. Kearney, Jr., Kayla C. O'Leary Jacqueline Pennino Scheib and Emilee Mooney Scott advised GrowGen on the transaction. Read more.

Jim Ray and Emilee Mooney Scott Address CBIA on Technical and Legal Challenges of PFAS

Jim Ray and Emilee Mooney Scott spoke on technical and legal challenges and litigation associated with PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) at the Connecticut Business & Industry Association’s (CBIA) 2019 Energy & Environment Conference in Cromwell, CT on June 13, 2019. Jim discussed "What Are the Health, Environmental, and Litigation Challenges of PFAS?" Emilee presented on "How Are the Technical, Regulatory, and Legal Challenges of PFAS Being Addressed?" Both panels also included scientists from GZA GeoEnvironmental, an engineering and science consulting firm. The keynote speaker for the conference was Katie Dykes, Commissioner of the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Robinson+Cole was a sponsor of the event.

Members of the Hartford Office's EE+T Group Take Part in Keney Park Sustainability Project

Members of the Hartford office’s Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group participated in the Keney Park Sustainability Project in Hartford, CT on the afternoon of June 6, 2019. The community service team - including Keney Park Sustainability Project Board member Emily Deans, Brian Freeman, Bob Melvin, Jim Ray, Jon Schaefer, Emilee Mooney Scott, and UConn legal extern James Zimmer - assisted with weeding and planting cucumbers and zucchini. 

The goals of the Project include:

• Creating an onsite and mobile teaching kitchen to increase nutrition awareness and access to healthy food for low-income families;
• Supporting the development and sustainability of community-based food systems, such as farmers markets, community gardens, school-based gardening, home gardens and other agricultural projects; and
• Educating families about the impact of the environment on mental, physical and spiritual health by practicing sustainable techniques that promote a healthy, symbiotic relationship between and our environment.  

The vision of the Project is “to create the next generation of healthy, productive and environmentally conscious citizens” by providing hands-on training, on-site demonstrations, outreach and community collaborations that help families become more self-sustainable and environmentally aware. At 693 acres, Keney Park is the largest park within the Hartford city system. It was a gift from the investor and wholesale grocer, Henry Keney in 1894, and was designed by the architectural firm led by the sons of Frederick Law Olmsted, the great American landscape artist who designed Central Park in New York City. 

Brian Freeman and Emilee Mooney Scott Present at MCTA Meeting

Brian Freeman and Emilee Mooney Scott were featured speakers at the recent half-day meeting of the Massachusetts Chemistry & Technology Alliance in Westfield, MA. Robinson+Cole was a sponsor of the event, titled “Air Permitting & Compliance: What to Know, What to Do, What Not to Do.” Brian presented “Case Studies: Taking the Air Pollution Control Program from the Theoretical to the Practical,” and moderated a panel discussion on “Regulation, Permitting, Compliance & Enforcement.” Emilee presented a program on compliance audits and self-disclosure. The meeting also offered remarks from representatives of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, as well as Tighe & Bond, an engineering and environmental consulting company, and Trinity Consultants, an environmental health and safety solutions firm.

Robinson+Cole Hosts UConn Law Alumni Association “Breakfast Brief”

The firm hosted a “Breakfast Brief” program in the Hartford office on January 18, 2019. Presented by the University of Connecticut School of Law (UConn Law) Alumni Association, the program is a part of a new morning series that offers networking and education. During the Breakfast Brief, Professor Sara Bronin discussed ways in which UConn Law students and faculty are impacting historic preservation efforts in Hartford through her courses in property, land use, and historic preservation law, and highlighted some upcoming changes that have been proposed in the campus master plan. The Robinson+Cole lawyers who attended their alma mater’s program were Mimi M. Lines, Linda L. Morkan, Denis J. O'Malley, Je'Quana S. Orr, Keisha S. Palmer, Emilee Mooney Scott, and Glenn A. Santoro. Linda currently serves on the board of directors of the UConn Law Alumni Association. View event photos.

Brian Freeman and Emilee Mooney Scott Present During Air Permitting & Compliance Program

Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyers Brian C. Freeman and Emilee Mooney Scott were among the speakers who presented during a program entitled "Air Permitting & Compliance and What It Might Mean to You (and Your Neighbors)," hosted at the firm’s Boston office on November 29, 2018. Presented by the Massachusetts Chemistry & Technology Alliance, the four-hour session focused on permitting and compliance issues regarding air emissions, odor, and noise, and how pollution prevention can be an effective way to achieve best available control technology (BACT) compliance. Brian and Emilee presented a session on "MassDEP Air Permitting Regulations: Key Features of the 2018 Revisions" and participated in a panel discussion at the close of the program. Brian also presented a session entitled "Ozone Depleting Substances: Is Your Facility Prepared?" View a photo from the program.

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.

Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group Members Volunteer for Riverfront Recapture

Members of the Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group participated in a community service project for Riverfront Recapture in Hartford on May 31, 2018. The group of volunteers, Emily C. Deans, Brian C. Freeman, Peter R. Knight, Earl W. Phillips Jr., and Emilee Mooney Scott, spent the afternoon working together with Riverfront Recapture staff to weed and mulch planting beds and prune trees on the walkway north of Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. Volunteers also received a short history of the area focusing on Riverfront Recapture’s efforts to reconnect the city to its prized waterfront, which was severed by dikes, I-91, and other artificial barriers in the last century. The service project is part of an effort by the Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group to participate in environmentally focused activities that serve the community. View photos.

Jim Ray and Emilee Mooney Scott Offer Insights on PFAS

Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyers James P. Ray and Emilee Mooney Scott presented on “Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) – Regulation, Research, Risk, Mitigation & Alternatives” on May 10, 2018 at Dow Chemical in Marlboro, Massachusetts. Ms. Scott discussed transactional considerations and state-level regulation of PFAS in drinking water and other environmental media, and Mr. Ray discussed litigation considerations. The program, sponsored by the Massachusetts Chemistry & Technology Alliance, included presentations by a wide range of technical experts on topics including: an introduction to PFAS; alternative chemistries; hazards and risks; pathways and mitigation; and detection and sampling of PFAS in the environment.

Robinson+Cole Supports 2018 UConn MBA Sustainability Case Competition

Robinson+Cole was the Gold Sponsor of the 2018 UConn MBA Sustainability Case Competition hosted from March 22 to March 23, 2018 at the UConn School of Business in Hartford, Connecticut. The theme of the two-day competition was sustainability, with a specific focus on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and related practices, such as “creating shared value” and “conscious capitalism.” Twelve pre-selected graduate business teams from the Northeast Region of the U.S. competed for three top prizes totaling $5,000. Participants were given one week to analyze a CSR-themed business case and one day to finalize and present it to a panel of judges. Real Estate + Development Group lawyer Charles E. Janson and Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyers Jonathan H. Schaefer and Emilee Mooney Scott were among the judges. View photos from the competition.

Robinson+Cole Participates in CBIA Energy & Environmental Conference

Members of the Energy + Utilities Group presented at the CBIA 2017 Energy & Environment Conference in Farmington, Connecticut, on June 16, 2017. The conference focused on critical updates regarding state and federal policy and enforcement trends and regulations in a rapidly changing and uncertain regulatory environment. Robert S. Melvin, Brian C. Freeman, and Todd R. Berman, along with industry representatives, spoke at the session "EPA & DEEP Morphing, Citizens & NGOs Rising: Updating Your Compliance Program in the New Regulatory World," where they addressed the challenges for EH&S management from the shifting and emerging new trends. Emilee Mooney Scott presented in the session "Hot Topics in Chemical Compliance," where panelists examined amendments to the Toxic Substances Control Act and the General Duty Clause under EPA's Accidental Release/Risk Management Program, specifically targeting inspections, current strategy, and presenting a good image, among others. Click here to see photos from the conference.

Environmental + Utilities Group Members Volunteer to Keep Bushnell Park Beautiful

Members of the Environmental + Utilities Group participated in a community service project at Bushnell Park in Hartford on May 31, 2017. The group of volunteers, comprised of Alexander W. Judd, Peter R. Knight, Robert S. Melvin, Joey Lee Miranda, Earl W. Phillips Jr., James P. Ray, Jonathan H. Schaefer, and Emilee Mooney Scott, spent the afternoon working together to mulch flower beds and clean up the park’s playground area. As a thank you, the group was given a tour of the park’s Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Arch by Mary Zeman, manager of the Bushnell Park Foundation. The project is part of an effort by the Environmental + Utilities Group to participate in environmentally focused activities that serve the community. Click here to view photos.

Environmental + Utilities Group Members Speak on 2017 Regulatory Outlook at CEF Forum

Amid a rapidly changing regulatory and political environment, Environmental + Utilities Group members presented "Regulatory Trends and Outlook for 2017" at the Connecticut Environmental Forum (CEF) Meeting in Wethersfield, Connecticut, on February 1, 2017. Todd R. Berman, Brian C. Freeman, Robert S. Melvin, and Emilee Mooney Scott provided  a comprehensive overview of environmental rules, exposures, and trends likely to emerge or strengthen over the course of the year and how Connecticut environmental professionals can navigate these choppy waters. Mr. Berman is president of the CEF Board of Directors.

Robinson+Cole Environmental + Utilities Group Members Present on Compliance Trends for 2017

Members of Robinson+Cole's Environmental + Utilities Group, senior environmental analyst Todd R. Berman and environmental lawyers Emilee Mooney Scott and Brian C. Freeman, presented the webinar "Environmental and Compliance Trends for 2017: Practical Strategies for Staying Ahead of Regulatory Changes" on November 30, 2016. In response to a new political alignment, implementation of existing rules, and emerging compliance concepts and regulatory tools, the session addressed new and changing responsibilities for environmental professionals in the upcoming year. The speakers discussed environmental regulatory trends to expect for 2017 and how to prepare for them. Among issues covered were new regulatory changes for 2017 concerning the Toxic Substances Control Act, emerging contaminants, greenhouse gases, land use and climate change, new refrigerant regulations, and an expected expansion of the Accidental Release Prevention (CAA § 112(r)) program.

Emilee Mooney Scott Publishes Environmental Year in Review Article for Connecticut Law Tribune

Environmental + Utilities Group lawyer Emilee Mooney Scott wrote the article "Environmental Year in Review: Decisions Reinforce DEEP's Authority" for the Connecticut Law Tribune, which was published on September 19, 2016. In the article, Ms. Scott focuses on key cases this year that have strengthened the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's (DEEP) authority. She discusses several decisions, all in DEEP’s favor, from each level of Connecticut courts, which have created uncertainty for the regulated community. Please click here to read the entire article.

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Publish Articles in Connecticut Law Tribune's Connecticut Supreme Court Section

Business litigation lawyers Jeffrey J. White and Kathleen E. Dion, land use lawyer Dwight H. Merriam, and environmental and utilities lawyer Emilee Mooney Scott wrote articles for the 2015 Supreme Court Year in Review, a special section of the Connecticut Law Tribune, published on September 14, 2015.

In the article "Administrative Procedures Are Focus of Insurance Case," co-authors Mr. White and Ms. Dion discuss Connecticut Supreme Court decisions regarding the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, the Uniform Partnership Act, and the Fair Employment Practices Act, all of which affect the business community. For a detailed analysis, please click here to view the article.

In the article "Nibbling Around the Edges of Perennial Issues," Mr. Merriam writes that, although there were some important land use cases in the Supreme Court this year, some interesting ones nibbled "around the edges of several perennial issues." These key cases addressed aggrievement questions and zoning variances. For the full article, please click here.

In the article "Rulings Put Limits on State Regulators and Intervenors," Ms. Scott analyzes two cases that interpret the extent of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's (DEEP) authority and the extent of intervention under Connecticut's Environmental Protection Act. Tilcon Connecticut v. Commission of Environmental Protection concerns DEEP's authority and Hunter Ridge v. Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Newtown addresses intervention under Connecticut's Environmental Protection Act. For her full interpretation, click here to see the article.

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Publish Articles for Special Edition of Connecticut Law Tribune

Environmental and utilities lawyer Emilee Mooney Scott and land use lawyers Evan J. Seeman and Dwight H. Merriam, all resident in the firm's Hartford office, each wrote articles for a special edition of the Connecticut Law Tribune, entitled Land Use, Title Insurance & Environmental Law, published on March 23, 2015.

Ms. Scott, author of "Is the Chemistry Right for Chemical Safety Reform," examines a bill introduced in the Senate to provide a systematic evaluation of chemical substances. The bill, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, would significantly change the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the main federal statute that addresses the safety of chemicals in commerce. Click here to view the article.

Mr. Seeman, co-author of the blog RLUIPA Defense, addresses in his article "Finding Salvation in Religious Law's Safe Harbor" how local governments can utilize an infrequently used provision of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA)—known as the "safe harbor" provision—to take corrective action to attempt to mitigate liability under the statute. Click here to view the article.

In the article "New Land Use Enabling Legislation Needed," Mr. Merriam discusses the need for a complete rewrite of Connecticut's land use enabling legislation, which is based on laws enacted 90 years ago. He writes that updating the legislation would "benefit government, landowners, developers, businesses, neighbors, advocacy organizations, conservation groups, and generations not yet born." Click here to view the article.

Hartford Lawyers Co-author Connecticut Law Tribune Article

Robinson+Cole lawyers Candace M. Cunningham and Emilee Mooney Scott recently published the article "Fresh Lessons About Wetlands, Permits and Appeals" in the Connecticut Law Tribune. In the article, Ms. Cunningham and Ms. Scott review the ramifications of Connecticut high court rulings on environmental, real estate, and land use law. Specifically, they cover cases involving special permits, option contracts, and guarantor obligations, among others.

Ms. Cunningham is a real estate lawyer and Ms. Scott is an environmental and utilities lawyer.

Hartford Lawyer to Chair ABA SEER Committee

Environmental and utilities lawyer Emilee Mooney Scott has been appointed to chair the Special Committee on Young Lawyers of the ABA's Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (SEER) for the 2014–2015 year. In this position, Ms. Scott will work to increase young lawyer membership in SEER and to help young lawyers find participation opportunities within the section. Last year she was the committee's vice chair for education.
 
In addition, Ms. Scott has been selected to participate in the ABA's Leadership Development Program (LDP) for 2014–2015. The LDP supports members of SEER in broadening current leadership roles and preparing for future ones. The focus of the program is for participants to increase awareness of the section's operations and available leadership opportunities.

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Host Networking Event at 2014 ABA Annual Meeting

Robinson+Cole hosted a cocktail networking hour for clients and guests from the ABA Sections of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law; State and Local Government Law; and Litigation on August 9 during the 2014 ABA Annual Meeting in Boston. Held on Griffin's Wharf at the Boston Tea Party Museum, the event provided a unique venue for guests to mix, mingle, and explore an authentically restored tea ship, from which a R+C flag was flown to mark the occasion. The event was spearheaded by Candace M. Cunningham, with J. Michael Wirvin, Kendra L. Berardi, Thomas J. Donlon, Jerome L. Garciano, Charles E. Janson, Matthew J. Lawlor, Dwight H. Merriam, Carla M. Moynihan, Sorell E. Negro, and Emilee Mooney Scott also attending.

Environmental and Utilities Lawyers Speak at MCTA Meeting

Environmental and Utilities Practice Group lawyer Emilee Mooney Scott spoke at the Board of Directors Meeting of Massachusetts Chemistry & Technology Alliance, Inc. (MCTA) on December 11, 2013. The presentation provided environmental and legal perspectives regarding corporate environmental and sustainability reporting, an issue that affects producers, suppliers, and downstream users of many consumer products. Member companies of MCTA include industries that manufacture, distribute, and use chemical technologies as well as the providers of professional and other services to those industries. Please click here to view their presentation.

Hartford LandLaw Lawyers Participate in Environmental Justice Panel

Environmental and Utilities Lawyers Write About Supreme Court Decision on Clean Water Act

Land Law Associates Write Articles for Connecticut Law Tribune

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.

2023 Chambers USA Recognizes 22 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in Eight Practice Areas

In its 2023 edition, the legal directory Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 22 Robinson+Cole lawyers, including one that has been recognized nationwide. In addition, the firm received rankings in eight practice area categories that the publication covers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Read more in the press release.

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.

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.

2022 Chambers USA Recognizes 19 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in 10 Practice Areas

In its 2022 edition, the legal directory Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 19 Robinson+Cole lawyers, including one that has been recognized nationwide. In addition, the firm received rankings in seven practice area categories that the publication covers in Connecticut. Read more in the press release.

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.

Emilee Mooney Scott Named to Hartford Business Journal’s 2021 “40 Under Forty” Class

Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyer Emilee Mooney Scott was selected by the Hartford Business Journal for inclusion in its 2021 “40 Under Forty” class. The honorees were each profiled in a special section published in the August 23, 2021 edition of the Hartford Business Journal and recognized during a special event on September 21, 2021 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium/Rentschler Field commemorating the 2021 class and 40 Under Forty’s 25th anniversary.

The class showcases a diversity of up-and-coming professionals who are leading their organizations in sectors that include the legal, technology, insurance, real estate, banking and nonprofit arenas, and from organizations both small and large. They represent the promising future of the city, region, and state, and were selected from among more than 160 nominees. Read more in the press release.

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.

Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners and Counsel

Robinson+Cole is pleased to announce the election of Steven J. Boyajian, J. Tyler Butts, Ryan V. Leichsenring, Krista L. Patterson, Jonathan H. Schaefer, Emilee Mooney Scott, Jonathan E. Small, Anthony J. Vogel and Abby M. Warren as partner as well as the promotion of Katherine M. Fix, and Kathryn M. Rattigan to counsel, effective January 1, 2021.

“All of these lawyers have been extraordinarily strong contributors to our firm and it is wonderful to be able to recognize their achievements and be a part of the continuing growth of their careers,” said Stephen E. Goldman, Managing Partner of Robinson+Cole. “Congratulations to this outstanding group of lawyers and future leaders on their well-deserved promotions.” Read more in the press release.

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.

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.

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.

57 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020

57 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020. Of the 57 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 44 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 litigation-construction.

Additionally, the following four lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Thomas P. Cody in Real Estate Law, Michael R. Enright in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, John B. Lynch Jr. in Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Theodore J. Tucci in Insurance Law. Kathleen M. Porter was also named a Best Lawyers® 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” in Boston, Massachusetts, in the area of Information Technology Law. Read more in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Promotes Nine Lawyers to Counsel

Robinson+Cole is pleased to announce the promotion of nine associates to counsel, effective January 1, 2019. The new counsel are J. Tyler Butts, Karla L. Chaffee, Kevin P. Daly, Soo Y. Kim, Matthew P. Mazzola, Emilee Mooney Scott, Taylor A. Shea, and Jovana Vujovic.

“Each of these lawyers has significantly enhanced some of our core practices in three of our key markets,” said Stephen E. Goldman, Robinson+Cole’s Managing Partner. “The elevation of this group furthers the development of our lawyers and the firm’s continued success in these strategic areas. It’s my pleasure to congratulate our new counsel on their well-deserved advancement.” Read more in the press release.

Emilee Mooney Scott Appointed to Auerfarm Board of Directors

Auerfarm, an organization committed to ensuring that children and adults engage in, learn about, and enjoy agriculture, science, and the natural environment, has appointed Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyer Emilee Mooney Scott to its Board of Directors. Read more in the press release.

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.

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 2016. 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, 23 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.

Emilee Mooney Scott Appointed to West Hartford Conservation & Environment Commission

The town of West Hartford recently appointed environmental lawyer Emilee Mooney Scott to serve on its Conservation & Environment Commission which develops and conserves natural resources and protects the integrity of the environment within the territorial limits of the town.

Read more in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

A total of 54 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2015. 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, 21 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” Read an explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology here. See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

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