James Wade

James A. Wade

Retired Partner

James A. Wade

Retired Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Jim Wade has tried numerous criminal and civil cases across the United States during his legal career, which spans five decades. He is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation Group.

    Litigation

    Jim helps businesses in various industries resolve their disputes, such as claims of breach of contract, unfair and deceptive trade practices, fraud, and securities and antitrust violations. His clients range from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Jim is a highly experienced trial lawyer who has secured multi-million dollar verdicts on behalf of clients, including an $18.3 million jury verdict for a computer sales company.

    For more than 20 years, Jim served as outside counsel to the Connecticut Democratic Party, and he has represented three Connecticut governors in litigation. He was responsible for drafting the procedural and substantive rules of the party and represented them before the United States Supreme Court in connection with a reapportionment case. Jim has represented numerous public officials in Connecticut in litigation involving constitutional election and voting issues.

    Government Investigations, Corporate Compliance, and Criminal Defense

    Jim has tried complex criminal and civil cases involving antitrust, securities fraud, government contracting fraud, mail fraud, and public corruption. He represents major corporations, their employees, and individuals. He has secured acquittals for clients charged with various crimes, including defrauding the Internal Revenue Service, criminal negligence, contracting fraud, and antitrust and environmental violations.

    Jim has represented numerous Fortune 500 companies on compliance issues, including grand jury investigation compliance, securities regulation, banking issues, and environmental concerns. He regularly assists companies following incidents which result in investigations by government agencies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and law enforcement. After incidents involving employee injuries, he has helped employers navigate government probes and avoid citations.

    Jim has been a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers since 1980. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© in the areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation since 2006, Commercial Litigation since 1983, Personal Injury Litigation since 2011, and White Collar Criminal Defense since 2006. He is also listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business.

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

        Constitutional and Regulatory

      • Represented a major political party before U.S. Supreme Court in connection with constitutional claims arising out of reapportionment and equal protection.
      • Represented The Hartford and a consortium of property and casualty insurers in challenge to the Department of Insurance proposed regulatory changes to rating practices.
      • Defended probate court judge in judicial impeachment proceedings and before the Connecticut Supreme Court in the only impeachment to occur in the history of the Connecticut House of Representatives.
      • Represented outdoor media advertising company in case before Connecticut Supreme Court involving governmental orders restricting advertising sign structures.
      • Substantially reduced the subpoena compliance burden for our client in a federal antitrust investigation of the explosives industry, and in a case that netted the largest criminal antitrust fines to that point, we persuaded the government not to prosecute our client.
      • Obtained for a manufacturing client a declination of prosecution in a substantial environmental investigation by the Connecticut United States Attorney’s Office and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
      • Represented major brewing company in its effort to overturn the Connecticut Department of Liquor Control ruling suspending company’s license to sell product in Connecticut.

        • Business Litigation

      • Represented major domestic life insurance company in Department of Insurance proceedings in connection with merger.
      • Defended a major metropolitan municipality against monopolization and related antitrust claims in connection with award of ambulance services contracts to private contractors. Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment for the city.
      • Obtained verdict for major manufacturer of information technology products in six-month federal court jury trial arising out of failed joint venture. Claims included unfair trade practices and trade secrets theft.
      • Obtained an $18.3 million jury verdict for Computers Plus Center, Inc. against the State of Connecticut. Computers Plus was a 16-employee computer reseller who sold computers primarily to state and local governments. In 2002-2003, the State Department of Information Technology accused Computers Plus of fraud, unfair trade practices, and breaching three state contracts. The Department reported these accusations to the State Police, pursued criminal charges against Computers Plus’s president, and sued Computers Plus and its president, personally. Computers Plus counterclaimed against the State claiming that State employees made several false statements about Computers Plus and its president that Computers Plus claimed ruined its reputation and destroyed its business. After a two and a half month trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Computers Plus and awarded it damages for the full value of its business. The trial court reduced the jury’s verdict. This matter is currently on appeal.
      • Represented major elevator and escalator manufacturer in eight-week trial against industry competitor alleging civil fraud, theft of trade secrets, and unfair trade practices arising out of appropriation of diagnostic technology.
      • Represented manufacturer of specialty chemical products in unfair competition lawsuits in multiple jurisdictions and obtained injunctive relief preventing competitor’s deceptive marketing practices and misappropriation of proprietary product information.

        • Criminal Litigation

      • Obtained an acquittal for a corporate client after an eight-week federal antitrust trial. The government had alleged a customer and geographic market allocation scheme in the waste hauling industry in Connecticut.
      • Obtained the acquittal of an attorney charged with defrauding the Internal Revenue Service.
      • Successfully defended a corporate executive in a three-week federal criminal trial in which the government had alleged contracting fraud. The government claimed that client had engaged in a scheme to defraud the government in connection with the sale of rocket fuel. The jury took less than 30 minutes to acquit.
      • Obtained the acquittal of a chemical manufacturing company that had been charged with criminal violations of the State Environmental Protection Statute.
      • Obtained the acquittal of a precious metals recovery company that had been charged with criminal negligence in the death of an employee.

        • Litigation

      • Successfully represented municipality in a lawsuit alleging anticompetitive conduct and vexatious litigation arising out of an international developer's campaign to forestall the construction of a competing mixed-use development.

        • Appellate

      • Reversed the criminal conviction of the president of a manufacturing company who the State of Connecticut prosecuted for allegedly violating Connecticut’s hazardous waste storage and disposal laws. The State convinced the trial court to charge the jury using the broader definitions of the “storage” and “disposal” in the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act instead of the definitions of those terms in the Connecticut General Statutes. The Connecticut Supreme Court held that the Connecticut definitions applied to the State’s charges, not the federal definitions. The court reversed the trial court and ordered a new trial. The decision is published as State v. Cote, 286 Conn. 603 (2008). The matter was favorably resolved without another trial.

        • Compliance

      • Represented a manufacturing company in an environmental enforcement action involving claims of illegal storage and disposal of hazardous waste.

        • Other Experiences

      • Successfully challenged an OSHA citation issued against a manufacturing company, resulting in withdrawal of the citation.
      • Obtained summary judgment on all counts in a case involving a multicount gender and disability discrimination matter in federal court for a Fortune 500 managed health care company.
      • Represented an ice cream manufacturer, employing approximately 500 people, that was in a difficult economic situation requiring a close down and shutdown of operations. Robinson & Cole represented the new employer and successfully negotiated a contract with the Teamsters union, allowing management the flexibility to change operations within a new union contract, to assert management rights, and to bring about a change in the method of compensation, all leading to avoidance of closedown and retention of jobs.
      • Representation of the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, for its regional sports and entertainment complex. Our services included drafting a redevelopment plan with city and neighborhood officials, negotiating and drafting stadium lease and financing agreements for a new baseball stadium, structuring tax-driven transactions to provide the city with funding for construction, and directing remediation and demolition activities.
      • Represented client in multiday bench trial in construction-related dispute involving allegations of breach of contract and Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act violation.
      • Represented corporate officer during all stages of criminal investigation and federal prosecution by United States Attorney's Office. Argued for and obtained non-United States Sentencing Guidelines and nonjail sentence for corporate officer.

      • Representation of a land developer in an arbitration hearing in Denver, Colorado, for fees due under a development services agreement for services rendered to a company that aborted building a new corporate headquarters on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies. Company counterclaimed, alleging breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation against our client. After a five-day hearing, our client was awarded $500,000 in contract damages and $160,000 in interest. The company's counterclaims were rejected. As the prevailing party, our client was entitled to recover its attorney's fees and costs.

      • Represented Connecticut client in matter where an employee died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning after a severe storm cut off power and allowed carbon monoxide to accumulate throughout the building. Negotiations with OSHA resulted in no citation issued against the client. State's attorney indicted company for negligent homicide. OSHA resisted involvement in local criminal matter, but Robinson+Cole obtained an order compelling its attendance. The result was a not guilty verdict.

      • Provided on-site response within one hour of explosion in Connecticut that resulted in the death of three employees and damage throughout the town, handling all on-site investigations and dealing directly with OSHA investigators. Worked with privately-retained expert to determine the cause of the explosion. Negotiated the citation at local level and regional office, minimizing the number and severity of the sanctions and settling the case.
      • Representation of a company where a fire and explosion on a new assembly line facility being installed at its Connecticut site resulted in burns and shrapnel damage to company employees. Robinson & Cole was on site within hours after the incident, dealing with local OSHA investigators; state police; and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives personnel. All investigators agreed that the incident was not caused by the company or its personnel but rather by an inherent, unknown defect in the newly designed equipment being installed, and no citation was issued. We assisted the insurer’s subrogation lawyer in the civil suit to recover the company’s losses from the installer.

      • Representation of a company where a failure of compressed gas tank at its Connecticut facility resulted in significant injuries to several employees. Robinson+Cole was on site within hours and dealt with local OSHA personnel; state police; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and the FBI. No citation was issued.

      • Representation of a Connecticut town in litigation regarding a public and private retail, office, and residential development project. A competing developer, a shopping mall, initiated litigation to block the project by filing nine separate lawsuits against the town and the project developer. Robinson & Cole enabled the project to move forward despite ongoing litigation and later prevailed on all nine lawsuits. Following the first round of litigation, Robinson & Cole went on the offensive and sued the competing developer for abuse of process, vexatious lawsuit and frivolous litigation. After a year of litigating, the competing developer settled with the town.
      • Representation of a Dutch company that manufactured and sold beer taps. Robinson & Cole was involved in a criminal investigation resulting in Robinson & Cole having another U.S. company and its officers arrested. In addition, Robinson & Cole brought a civil action against that U.S. company, which resulted in the payment of significant civil damages.

      • Represented an explosives manufacturing company in various administrative actions brought by OSHA at the local and regional levels.

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    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      American College of Trial Lawyers

      American Bar Association

      Connecticut Bar Association

      State Capital Group
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Ranked in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business in the State of Connecticut in the area of Litigation: General Commercial from 2009 to 2015 and Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations since 2009

      Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© as Hartford Lawyer of the Year in the area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants for 2014, in the area of Litigation - Antitrust for 2013, and in the area of Bet-the-Company Litigation for 2011

      Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the areas of Antitrust Law since 2011, Bet-the-Company Litigation since 2006, Commercial Litigation since 1983, Criminal Defense: White-Collar since 2006, Litigation-Antitrust since 2011, Litigation-Banking and Finance since 2011, Litigation-Construction since 2011, Litigation-Intellectual Property since 2011, Litigation-Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) since 2011, Litigation and Controversy-Tax since 2011, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants since 2011, and Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs since 2011.

      Listed in Benchmark Litigation as a Local Litigation Star for Connecticut in the areas of Energy and Natural Resources, General Commercial, Securities, and White Collar Crime since 2011

      Selected to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2006 to 2009 and from 2011 to 2020.

      Selected to the Top 50 Connecticut Super Lawyers list in 2006 and 2007.

      Presented with the 2018 Edward F. Hennessey Professionalism Award by the Connecticut Bar Association Professionalism and CLE Committee.

      Recipient of SCG Legal's 2021 Above and Beyond Award

  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "The Art of Jury Selection," discussed how to navigate Connecticut's voir dire process and becoming acquainted with potential jurors in Robinson+Cole's Hartford office (4/23/2019)

    • News

      R+C in the News

      • May 17, 2019

        CT Law Tribune Honors Four Firm Lawyers at 2019 CT Legal Awards Event

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          CT Law Tribune Honors Four Firm Lawyers at 2019 CT Legal Awards Event

          The Connecticut Law Tribune honored four Robinson+Cole lawyers at the publication’s 2019 Connecticut Legal Awards “Professional Excellence” event on May 16, 2019 at the Bond Ballroom in Hartford. The awards recognize both new and seasoned lawyers who have demonstrated knowledge, skill and compassion, making their mark in the legal field and earning the trust and respect of their clients and peers alike.  

          Business Litigation Group lawyer Jim Wade received the Tribune’s Lifetime Achievement Award as a lawyer “who has left a lasting imprint on the legal community of Connecticut.” Bankruptcy and Reorganizations Group lawyer Patrick Birney was given the Distinguished Leader Award as one who “achieved impressive results in 2018 and demonstrated clear leadership skills that helped (him) achieve those results.” 

          Ben Jensen, Business Litigation, and Abby Warren, Labor and Employment, were named New Leaders in the Law. This distinction spotlights lawyers under the age of 40 who have excelled in the courtroom, in client service and cultivation, in service to bar associations, and/or in performing pro bono work or community service in a volunteer capacity. Also in attendance were Robinson+Cole lawyers Bruce Barth, Frank Coulom, Eric Daniels, Ed Heath, Keisha Palmer, Jim Ray and Rhonda Tobin. To see a photo of R+C at the event, Click Here for our LinkedIn post and feel free to like/share with your LinkedIn connections.

      • April 23, 2019

        Jim Wade Presents on the Art of Jury Selection

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          Jim Wade Presents on the Art of Jury Selection

          Business Litigation Group lawyer Jim Wade presented on “The Art of Jury Selection” at Robinson+Cole’s Hartford office on April 23, 2019. The program was sponsored by  the Hartford County Bar Association's Criminal Law Committee. During the presentation, Jim used his half-century of trial experience to show how to navigate Connecticut's unique individual voir dire process. He discussed jury selection techniques, what rules he uses in voir dire, and when he breaks those rules. The program featured a demonstration of voir dire questioning by interviewing "jurors" on a mock case, showing how to tailor questioning to specific case facts. Attendees learned the tricks of the trade in getting to know potential jurors (and how they'll vote!) in the limited time they have in state court. This program was equally applicable to civil and criminal practitioners, and to both new and vastly experienced attorneys looking for a voir dire edge.

      • 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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      • August 20, 2018

        52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019

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          52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019

          52 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 (Copyright 2018 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC).

          See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers.

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      • May 8, 2018

        Chambers USA Recognizes Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Practice Groups

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          Chambers USA Recognizes Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Practice Groups

          The legal directory Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized Robinson+Cole in all six practice areas that Chambers USA covers in Connecticut in its 2018 edition and has individually recognized 18 of the firm’s lawyers.  
          Robinson+Cole earned rankings in the following Connecticut practice areas: Corporate/M&A, Environment, Healthcare, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate. See the individual market press releases for the list of Robinson+Cole lawyers included in Chambers USA 2018.

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      • April 24, 2018

        Jim Wade Honored by Connecticut Bar Association

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          Jim Wade Honored by Connecticut Bar Association

          The Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) presented Business Litigation Group lawyer James A. Wade with the Edward F. Hennessey Professionalism Award during the organization’s annual awards celebration on April 12, 2018. The objective of the Edward F. Hennessey Professionalism Award is to recognize and honor a member of the Connecticut Bar whose career has manifested a dedication to the highest ideals and standards of the legal profession, so as to provide inspiration to other members of the bar and to honor the memory of Edward F. Hennessey, a lawyer at Robinson+Cole and close friend of Mr. Wade’s, whose 41 years at the bar exemplified the criteria of the award. Read more and view a photo in the press release. Also, view the previously recorded video of Frank Coulom introducing the presentation of the award.

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      • June 26, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Secures Compassionate Release for Dying Prisoner

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          Robinson+Cole Secures Compassionate Release for Dying Prisoner

          Robinson+Cole lawyers James A. Wade and Dominic Spinelli secured the release from prison of a 51-year-old man dying of cancer.

          Bernard Mulka was convicted in 2003 and 2004 for his involvement in two bank robberies. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with execution suspended after 12 years in the Judicial District of Hartford. He also received a consecutive 5-year sentence in the Judicial District of Tolland.

          In 2013, while an inmate at the Osborn Correctional Institution, Mr. Mulka was informed that his cancer, for which he had received treatment a decade earlier, had returned and that his prognosis was poor. Robinson+Cole assisted Mr. Mulka with his application for medical and/or compassionate parole, a statutory provision in Connecticut that offers early release to inmates who are terminally ill and who do not pose a threat to society.

          Over approximately eight months, Mr. Wade and Mr. Spinelli argued Mr. Mulka's case. This included initially submitting an application for medical and/or compassionate parole with the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles (Board), who denied Mr. Mulka's application on January 16, 2014. Thereafter, Mr. Wade and Mr. Spinelli sought modification of Mr. Mulka's sentence to time served in the original sentencing courts in Hartford and Tolland, which was also unsuccessful. Finally, they brought a habeas corpus action in the Connecticut Superior Court, alleging violations of his constitutional rights and seeking compassionate and/or medical parole. After one day of trial, the Board agreed to hold a second hearing on Mr. Mulka's application, at which time the Board granted him compassionate parole. He was released on May 12, 2014, after spending 10 years in prison.

          Unfortunately, Mr. Mulka passed away on May 26, 2014, spending the final two weeks of his life at his father's house with his family by his side.

          More information about Mr. Mulka's case can be found here.

           

      • January 2, 2014

        Robinson+Cole's Business Litigation Group Receives Top Ranking in Benchmark Litigation 2014

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          Robinson+Cole's Business Litigation Group Receives Top Ranking in Benchmark Litigation 2014

          Robinson+Cole's Business Litigation Group was ranked as "highly recommended" in Connecticut in Benchmark Litigation 2014. The publication also recognized individually six of the firm's lawyers: Bradford S. Babbitt, Joseph L. Clasen, Linda L. Morkan, Craig A. Raabe, and James A. Wade as "local litigation stars" and Wystan M. Ackerman as a "future star."

          Benchmark results are based on comprehensive interviews with litigators and their clients. Highly recommended firms receive the most mentions by peers and clients and are held as dominate in their particular jurisdiction. Local litigation stars are selected based on being consistently recommended as reputable and effective litigators by peers and clients. Future stars are selected based on being consistently referenced by peers and clients as litigators likely to become local litigation stars in future publications of Benchmark Litigation.

      R+C News Releases

      • June 1, 2023

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

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          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.

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      • September 30, 2022

        Robinson+Cole Recognized by Benchmark Litigation

      • 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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      • June 1, 2022

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

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          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.

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      • October 7, 2021

        Robinson+Cole Recognized by Benchmark Litigation

      • 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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      • May 24, 2021

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

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

          In its 2021 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.

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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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      • October 8, 2020

        Robinson+Cole Recognized in Benchmark Litigation

      • 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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      • April 23, 2020

        Chambers USA Recognizes 20 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in 11 Practice Areas in CT, PA, and RI and Nationwide

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          Chambers USA Recognizes 20 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in 11 Practice Areas in CT, PA, and RI and Nationwide

          In its 2020 edition, the legal directory Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized Robinson+Cole in all six practice area categories that the publication covers in Connecticut. In addition, 20 lawyers were individually ranked from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, including one that has been recognized nationwide. 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 2, 2019

        Robinson+Cole Recognized by Benchmark Litigation

      • August 15, 2019

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

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          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.

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      • October 24, 2018

        Robinson+Cole Recognized by Benchmark Litigation

      • 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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      • September 29, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Recognized by Benchmark Litigation

      • August 15, 2017

        Fifty-Nine Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018

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          Fifty-Nine Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018

          Fifty-nine Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018 (Copyright 2017 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Of the 59 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.

          Additionally, the following six lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Litigation – Construction; Stephen E. Goldman in Insurance Law; Stuart D. Rosen in Litigation – Banking and Finance; Edward J. Samorajczyk Jr. in Securities / Capital Markets Law; William T. Sellay in Mergers and Acquisitions Law; and Theodore J. Tucci in Health Care Law.

          See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers in the press release.

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      • May 26, 2017

        Chambers USA Recognizes Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Practice Groups

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          Chambers USA Recognizes Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Practice Groups

          The legal directory Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized the law firm of Robinson+Cole in six practice area categories in its 2017 edition and has individually recognized 18 of the firm’s lawyers, including one lawyer who received nationwide recognition.  
          Robinson+Cole earned rankings in each of the practice areas that Chambers USA covers in Connecticut: Corporate/M&A, Environment, Healthcare, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate.
          See the full press release for the list of Robinson+Cole lawyers included in Chambers USA 2017.

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      • October 18, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          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.

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      • August 15, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017

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          Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017

          Robinson+Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of Connecticut lawyers selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 (Copyright 2016 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Across the firm’s practice groups and offices, 57 lawyers were named to this year’s list, including 47 in Connecticut.

          Additionally, the following four lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2017 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Construction Law; Judith M. Keppelman  in Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Linda L. Morkan in Appellate Practice; and Edward J. Samorajczyk Jr. in Corporate Law.

          See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers in the news release.

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      • July 26, 2016

        James Wade Celebrates 50 Years at Robinson+Cole

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          James Wade Celebrates 50 Years at Robinson+Cole

          James A. Wade was recently recognized for achieving a 50-year milestone at the Hartford office of Robinson+Cole. Jim joined the firm on March 6, 1966, and has never stopped practicing since then.

          For more than twenty years, Jim served as outside counsel to the Connecticut Democratic Party, and he has represented three Connecticut governors in litigation. He was responsible for drafting the procedural and substantive rules of the party and represented them before the United States Supreme Court in connection with a reapportionment case. Jim has represented numerous Connecticut public officials in litigation involving constitutional election and voting issues.

          In the last several years, Jim has tried, on behalf of major corporations and their employees, complex criminal and civil cases involving antitrust, securities fraud, government contracting fraud, mail fraud, and public corruption. He has also represented numerous Fortune 500 companies on various compliance issues, including grand jury investigation compliance, securities regulation, banking issues, and environmental concerns, as well as in numerous contractual and business disputes.

          Jim's style and approach as a litigator was captured in Robinson & Cole: A History (1995): "Before Wade came to the firm, he had served as a lawyer in the Navy under the Judge Advocate General. Trial experience in courts-martial gave him a head start. As an associate in the sixties, he began to develop a reputation as a skilled litigator…. Ever since Wade has been embroiled in a number of unusual criminal and political cases. His philosophy is that the more trial work the firm engages in, whether criminal or civil, and the greater its reputation for toughness, the better its chances for negotiating favorable out-of-court settlements." In a 1993 feature article on Jim, the Connecticut Law Tribune noted that "Wade has made his name trying cases. He is a rare bird for these parts: a big firm lawyer…who gets down and dirty in the criminal defense trenches." The piece also stated that “Wade reached this eminence with a mixture of toughness, charm and a refusal to quit, according to lawyers familiar with his work.”

          In reflecting on his years with Robinson+Cole, Jim credits partner Lucius Robinson for fostering "pride in the excellence of the firm's services and a feeling of loyalty to the organization," both of which he says are the "glue" that still holds the firm together today. Jim has mentored countless attorneys at the firm, instilling in them that same pride of excellence and loyalty.

          About Robinson+Cole

          Robinson+Cole is a service mark of Robinson & Cole LLP, an Am Law 200 firm with 200 lawyers in nine offices serving regional, national, and international clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Since 1845, Robinson & Cole LLP has expanded to meet the changing needs of clients. The firm represents corporate, governmental, and nonprofit entities, as well as individual clients, in a wide range of matters, including corporate; business and insurance litigation; tax and tax-exempt; finance; public finance; land use, environmental and utilities, and real estate; health law; labor, employment, and benefits; intellectual property and technology; data privacy and security; and government relations. For more information, please visit www.rc.com.

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      • May 27, 2016

        Chambers USA Recognizes Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Practice Groups

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          Chambers USA Recognizes Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Practice Groups

          The legal directory Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized Robinson+Cole in six practice area categories in its 2016 edition and has individually recognized 19 of the firm's lawyers, including one lawyer recognized nationwide.
          Robinson+Cole earned rankings in each of the practice areas that Chambers USA covers in Connecticut: Corporate/M&A, Environment, Healthcare, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate.
          See the full press release for the list of Robinson+Cole lawyers included in Chambers USA 2016.
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      • November 3, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2016

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          Robinson+Cole Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2016

          Robinson+Cole was again ranked as a "highly recommended" firm in Connecticut in the 2016 edition of Benchmark Litigation. The firm also had the most lawyers recognized as "Local Litigation Stars" in Connecticut. The nine lawyers who earned this honor are Wystan M. Ackerman, Bradford S. Babbitt, Joseph L. Clasen, Nuala E. Droney, Linda L. Morkan, Craig A. Raabe, Rhonda J. Tobin, Theodore J. Tucci, and James A. Wade.

          Benchmark Litigation is the only publication on the market to focus exclusively on litigation in the U.S. Benchmark results are based on comprehensive interviews with litigators and their clients. Firms listed as highly recommended received the most mentions by peers and clients and are held as dominate in their particular jurisdiction. Local litigation stars reflect lawyers who are consistently recommended as reputable and effective litigators by peers and clients. Benchmark is published by Euromoney's Legal Media Group. You can read more about their methodology here.

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      • October 19, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          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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      • August 18, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016

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          Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016

          Robinson+Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of Connecticut lawyers selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016 (Copyright 2015 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Across the firm’s practice groups and offices, 55 lawyers were named to this year’s list, including 45 in Connecticut.

          Additionally, the following seven lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Bruce B. Barth in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Litigation – Construction; Stephen E. Goldman in Insurance Law; Joey Lee Miranda in Environmental Law; Craig A. Raabe in Litigation – Intellectual Property; Edward J. Samorajczyk, Jr., in Securities / Capital Markets Law; and William T. Sellay in Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Peter V. Lacouture was named the Best Lawyers® 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in Energy Law in Providence, Rhode Island.

          See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers in the news release.

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      • May 19, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Earns Six Practice Area Rankings in Chambers USA 2015

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          Robinson+Cole Earns Six Practice Area Rankings in Chambers USA 2015

          The legal directory Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized Robinson+Cole in six practice area categories in its 2015 edition and has individually recognized 19 of the firm's lawyers, including one lawyer recognized nationwide.

          Robinson+Cole earned rankings in each of the practice areas that Chambers USA covers in Connecticut: Corporate/M&A, Environment, Healthcare, Labor &Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate.

          See the Robinson+Cole lawyers included in Chambers USA 2015 in the full news release.

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      • October 30, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Recognized by Benchmark Litigation

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          Robinson+Cole Recognized by Benchmark Litigation

          Robinson+Cole's Business Litigation Group was again ranked as "highly recommended" in Connecticut in the 2015 edition of Benchmark Litigation. The firm also had the most lawyers recognized as "Local Litigation Stars" in Connecticut. Wystan M. Ackerman, Bradford S. Babbitt, Joseph L. Clasen, Nuala E. Droney, Linda L. Morkan, Craig A. Raabe, Rhonda J. Tobin, Theodore J. Tucci, and James A. Wade all earned this honor. It is the first year Ms. Droney, Ms. Tobin, and Mr. Tucci earned this recognition.

          Benchmark Litigation is the only publication on the market to focus exclusively on litigation in the U.S. Benchmark results are based on comprehensive interviews with litigators and their clients. Read more in the press release here.

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      • October 17, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers

          A total of 54 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York for 2014.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.

          To see the recognized attorneys and their areas of practice, click here.

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      • August 19, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

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          Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

          Robinson+Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of Connecticut lawyers selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015 (Copyright 2014 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken,SC). Across the firm's practice groups and offices, 56 lawyers were named to this year's list, including 46 in Connecticut.

          Additionally, the following six lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2015 "Lawyer of the Year" in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Construction Law; Gregory R. Faulkner in Litigation – Construction; Judith M.Keppelman in Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Craig A. Raabe in Criminal Defense: Non-White-Collar and Litigation – Antitrust; William T. Sellay in Corporate Law; and Theodore J. Tucci in Health Care Law.

          See the full list of included lawyers in the press release here.

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      • May 29, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Earns Rankings in Chambers USA 2014 in all Connecticut Practice Areas

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          Robinson+Cole Earns Rankings in Chambers USA 2014 in all Connecticut Practice Areas

          The legal directory Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized Robinson+Cole in six practice area categories in its 2014 edition and has individually recognized 21 of the firm's lawyers, including three labor and employment lawyers who are ranked for the first time, one as an "Associate to Watch."  

          Adding the Labor & Employment ranking this year gives Robinson+Cole rankings in all the practice areas that Chambers USA covers in Connecticut: Corporate/M&A, Environment, Healthcare, Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial, and Real Estate.

           

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      • August 16, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

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          Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

          Robinson & Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of attorneys in Connecticut selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2014 (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Across the firm's practice groups and offices, 56 attorneys were named to this year's list, including 48 in Connecticut and 2 who received the distinction for the first time.

          Additionally, three lawyers were named "Lawyer of the Year" for 2014. Judith M. Keppelman was named Hartford Trusts and Estates "Lawyer of the Year," Dwight H. Merriam was named Hartford Litigation - Real Estate "Lawyer of the Year," and James A. Wade was named Hartford Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants "Lawyer of the Year."

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      • June 10, 2013

        Chambers USA Ranks Robinson & Cole in Five Practices, Names 17 Attorneys as Leading Lawyers

      • October 22, 2012

        Super Lawyers® Names 49 Robinson & Cole Attorneys to 2012 List and Recognizes 26 as Rising Stars

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          Super Lawyers® Names 49 Robinson & Cole Attorneys to 2012 List and Recognizes 26 as Rising Stars

          A total of 49 Robinson & Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island for 2012. 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, 26 attorneys at the firm were recognized as "Rising Stars." Read an explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology here.

          Recognized attorneys and their areas of practice can be read in the full press release.

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      • September 14, 2012

        Ten Robinson & Cole Attorneys Selected as “Lawyers of the Year”

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          Ten Robinson & Cole Attorneys Selected as “Lawyers of the Year”

          Robinson & Cole LLP congratulates its 2013 "Lawyers of the Year" as designated by The Best Lawyers in America® (Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC).

          Those honored, and their area of practice, include the following:

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      • August 28, 2012

        Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

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          Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

          Robinson & Cole LLP was again recognized as having the highest number of attorneys in Connecticut selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 (© 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Across the firm's practice groups and offices, 55 attorneys were named to this year's list, including 46 in Connecticut and 10 who received the distinction for the first time.

          Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 4.4 million confidential evaluations are submitted by attorneys on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Additional information regarding the Best Lawyers selection methodology may be read here. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice."

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      • June 7, 2012

        Chambers USA Ranks Robinson & Cole in Five Practices, Names 16 Attorneys as Leading Lawyers

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          Chambers USA Ranks Robinson & Cole in Five Practices, Names 16 Attorneys as Leading Lawyers

          Robinson & Cole LLP announced today that the legal directory Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized the firm in five practice area categories in its 2012 edition and has individually recognized 16 of the firm's attorneys.

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      • December 16, 2011

        Benchmark Litigation 2012 Recognizes Six Robinson & Cole Attorneys

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          Benchmark Litigation 2012 Recognizes Six Robinson & Cole Attorneys

          Benchmark Litigation 2012, a peer review guide published by Euromoney's Legal Media Group, has recognized Robinson & Cole as a leading litigation firm in Connecticut. Benchmark is the only publication on the market to focus exclusively on litigation in the U.S. For the second year, Benchmark has also recognized Robinson & Cole lawyers Bradford S. Babbitt, Linda L. Morkan, James A. Wade, and Ronald W. Zdrojeski as "local litigation stars." Additionally, Joseph L. Clasen was recognized as "future stars" in Connecticut, indicating he is likely to be named a litigation star in future editions.

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      • September 12, 2011

        Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

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          Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

          Robinson & Cole LLP was again recognized as having the highest number of attorneys in Connecticut selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 (© 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). In addition, the firm achieved the distinction of being the top-listed firm with the most listed attorneys in the state in the areas of Environmental Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, and Litigation - Intellectual Property. The firm is also top-listed in Hartford, Connecticut, and in the areas of Corporate Law, Environmental Law, Litigation - Construction, and Trusts and Estates for the city.

          Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 3.1 million confidential evaluations are submitted by attorneys on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice."

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      • June 17, 2011

        Chambers USA Ranks Robinson & Cole in Six Practices, Names 12 Attorneys as Leading Lawyers

      • November 10, 2010

        Best Lawyers Names Five Robinson & Cole Attorneys as Lawyers of the Year, Most Chosen in the Hartford Community

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          Best Lawyers Names Five Robinson & Cole Attorneys as Lawyers of the Year, Most Chosen in the Hartford Community

          The Best Lawyers in America® (Copyright 2010 by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC) has named its 2011 "Lawyers of the Year," each of whom represents a significant practice area in a large legal community. Five Robinson & Cole LLP attorneys have received this designation in their respective practice areas, the most chosen from any law firm in the Hartford community. Those honored include the following:

          • Stephen E. Goldman, Hartford Insurance Lawyer of the Year
          • Edward J. Samorajczyk, Jr., Hartford Securities Lawyer of the Year
          • W. Richard Smith, Jr., Hartford Environmental Lawyer of the Year
          • Richard W. Tomeo, Hartford Tax Lawyer of the Year
          • James A. Wade, Hartford Bet-the-Company Litigator of the Year

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      • October 28, 2010

        Benchmark Litigation 2010 Recognizes Four Robinson & Cole Attorneys

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          Benchmark Litigation 2010 Recognizes Four Robinson & Cole Attorneys

          Benchmark Litigation 2010 (third edition), a peer review guide published by Euromoney's Legal Media Group, has recognized Robinson & Cole as a leading litigation firm in Connecticut. Benchmark has also recognized Robinson & Cole lawyers Bradford S. Babbitt, Linda L. Morkan, James A. Wade, and Ronald W. Zdrojeski as "litigation stars."
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