John Peloso Jr.

John F. X. Peloso Jr.

Partner

John F. X. Peloso Jr.

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    John Peloso is co-chair of Robinson+Cole's Litigation Section and a member of the firm's Business Litigation and Real Estate Litigation Practice Groups. He is a trial lawyer, and in that capacity represents companies, municipalities, and individuals in a wide range of matters. At the administrative, trial, and appellate levels, John litigates business and real property disputes, including real estate, land use, environmental, bankruptcy and property tax matters.

    Real Estate Litigation

    In the area of real estate litigation, John represents institutional, municipal, and individual clients in disputes involving, among other things, title, zoning (including enforcement actions), wetlands, land use, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), eminent domain, foreclosure, and other real property rights cases. He also represents clients in all disputes involving commercial leases, purchase and sale (PSA) agreements, and other real estate transactional disputes.

    In the area of RLUIPA litigation, he counsels municipalities regarding RLUIPA as it relates to local legislation and the application process. He also has extensive experience litigating RLUIPA cases. In the past year, John has obtained favorable resolutions for municipalities in New York and New Jersey involving large scale (eight figure) RLUIPA claims. He is a regular contributor to the firm's RLUIPA Defense blog and is a frequent RLUIPA webinar panelist.

    Property Tax Litigation

    In the area of property tax litigation, John represents corporate and individual clients in real and personal property tax valuation and classification proceedings at the regulatory, administrative, and trial levels. In this regard, he has dealt with specialized issues involving, among other things, class action tax appeals, the valuation of high-tech software and wireless communications equipment, contingency fee tax audits, special use properties (including military facilities), the impact of environmental conditions on the value of real property, commercial office buildings, Section 8 CHFA, and other affordable housing properties.

    John has been litigating tax appeals since 1992, and has a consistent record of obtaining favorable resolutions for clients involving valuation disputes between taxpayer and municipality. 

    Environmental Litigation

    Consistent with his experience in litigating real property matters, John represents clients in environmental litigation matters, most notably Superfund cases and related proceedings involving state and federal regulatory agencies. He has litigated environmental matters involving hundreds of millions of dollars, including serving as lead counsel in a $300 million plus Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) action related to a Rhode Island Superfund site.

    Business Litigation

    The other side of John's practice is commercial business litigation. He handles a wide range of business litigation matters, including, but not limited to, securities fraud (individual, class action, and derivative actions), broker-dealer regulation, software, franchise, licensing, partnerships, limited partnerships, closely held corporations, employment and noncompetition agreements, creditors' rights, insurance, probate, and business torts.

    Tort Litigation

    John has extensive tort litigation experience, having litigated more than 50 cases in New York and Connecticut on behalf of corporations and manufacturers. In addition to Connecticut, his New York experience is considerable, having picked juries and litigated cases in all five boroughs of New York City. 

    Pro Bono

    John is committed to pro bono work. Among other engagements, he has assisted Habitat for Humanity with housing matters. He is currently assisting an animal shelter organization as well as a non-profit legal justice organization. 

    Prior to joining Robinson+Cole, John was a member of the litigation department at White & Case LLP in New York City, where he concentrated his practice in complex commercial, property, and securities litigation, and business torts.
     

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

        Land Use

      • Lead counsel for several municipalities in large-scale RLUIPA litigation matters. Obtained favorable settlements in $10 million+ RLUIPA cases in New York and New Jersey.

        • Environmental

      • Representation as lead counsel in defending a drum recycling company in a Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) action in U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island concerning the Centredale Manor Restoration Project Superfund site in North Providence, Rhode Island. The Superfund site includes a nine-acre peninsula where various entities operated a chemical manufacturing facility and the client operated a drum reconditioning facility. The principal containment of concern is dioxin. Obtained a highly favorable regulatory and private settlement for the client.

        • Real Estate

      • Regularly represents commercial clients in litigation involving commercial leases, purchases, and sales. Obtained a favorable resolution on behalf of a commercial property owner in a complex lease dispute involving two large commercial tenants. Obtained favorable resolutions of ground lease and purchase and sale disputes.

        • Tax

      • Regularly represents clients in personal and real property tax appeals for commercial taxpayers against Connecticut municipalities. Obtained favorable resolutions for clients involving valuation disputes.

    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      American Bar Association
      Section of Litigation, Trial Practice Committee, contributing author
      Trial Practice Committee, Co-chair of Organization and Resource Subcommittee
      Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law

      Owners' Counsel of America
      Affiliate Member
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Real Estate Law for 2024 and 2023. 

  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Publications

      Publications

      "2nd Circuit Reverses Finding That Village School Zoning Laws Were Discriminatory," published in New York Law Journal, co-authored with Thomas J. Donlon (2/28/2020)
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        • 2nd Circuit Reverses Finding That Village School Zoning Laws Were Discriminatory

        "2nd Circuit Reverses Finding That Village School Zoning Laws Were Discriminatory," published in New York Law Journal, co-authored by John F. X. Peloso Jr. and Thomas J. Donlon (2/28/2020)

        The article offers an overview of Congregation Rabbinical College of Tartikov v. Village of Pomona, 945 F.3d 83. “Absent a petition for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Feb. 6, 2020 denial of the plaintiffs’ petition for rehearing en banc by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will bring to a close almost 13 years of litigation over the school zoning laws of the Village of Pomona. With the issuance of the court’s mandate, the Second Circuit panel decision of Dec. 20, 2019, Congregation Rabbinical College of Tartikov v. Village of Pomona, 945 F.3d 83, is now final. That decision overturned the district court’s finding that two Village zoning laws were enacted in 2001 and 2004 with the intent to discriminate against the Orthodox/Hasidic community, leaving those laws in effect.” John and Tom represented the Village of Pomona in the trial and appeal of this case.

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      "Avoiding and Defending Against RLUIPA Claims," co-authored with Evan J. Seeman, published in the “Government Practice” special issue of Practical Law’s The Journal. © 2019 Thomson Reuters. All rights reserved. (October 2019)
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        • Avoiding and Defending Against RLUIPA Claims

        "Avoiding and Defending Against RLUIPA Claims," co-authored by Evan J. Seeman and John F. X. Peloso Jr., published in the “Government Practice” special issue of Practical Law’s The Journal. © 2019 Thomson Reuters. All rights reserved. (October 2019)

        The feature article explains how municipalities can effectively avoid and defend against RLUIPA claims. In particular, it provides an overview of regulation of religious land use, examines claims made against municipalities under RLUIPA, describes RLUIPA’s safe harbor provision, and offers guidance on counseling municipal officials on RLUIPA’s requirements.


      "Local Government Regulation of Religious Land Uses Under RLUIPA," published in Practical Law, co-authored with Karla L. Chaffee, Diana E. Neeves and Evan J. Seeman (2018)
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        • Local Government Regulation of Religious Land Uses Under RLUIPA

        "Local Government Regulation of Religious Land Uses Under RLUIPA," published in Practical Law, co-authored by Karla L. Chaffee, Diana E. Neeves, John F. X. Peloso Jr. and Evan J. Seeman (2018)

        The practice note provides an overview of regulating religious land uses under RLUIPA for local government attorneys and discusses different ways local governments can regulate religious uses, the types of claims that can be brought, and strategies for training staff and handling applications under RLUIPA.


      "RLUIPA Case of the Year? Minnesota Municipality Uses RLUIPA’s Safe Harbor Provision to Avoid Liability," published in Planning & Law, co-authored with Evan J. Seeman, Karla L. Chaffee and Dwight H. Merriam (Spring 2017)
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        • RLUIPA Case of the Year? Minnesota Municipality Uses RLUIPA’s Safe Harbor Provision to Avoid Liability

        "RLUIPA Case of the Year? Minnesota Municipality Uses RLUIPA’s Safe Harbor Provision to Avoid Liability," published in Planning & Law, co-authored by Evan J. Seeman, Karla L. Chaffee, Dwight H. Merriam and John F. X. Peloso Jr. (Spring 2017)

        The article discusses the decision in Riverside Church v. City of St. Michael, where a federal court in Minnesota ruled that actions taken under RLUIPA's safe harbor provision absolved a local government of possible RLUIPA violations. The decision may serve as a model for other municipalities across the country faced with RLUIPA litigation.

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      "Avoiding and Defending Against RLUIPA Claims," published in Practical Law, co-authored with Evan J. Seeman (12/22/2016)
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        • Avoiding and Defending Against RLUIPA Claims

        "Avoiding and Defending Against RLUIPA Claims," published in Practical Law, co-authored by Evan J. Seeman and John F. X. Peloso Jr. (12/22/2016)

        Mr. Seeman and Mr. Peloso discuss how local governments can avoid liability under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). They specifically focus on strategies that can prevent and defend against substantial burden, unreasonable limits, and equal terms claims, including using the safe harbor provision, addressing public statements, and educating government officials about the law

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    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act Claims," Thomson Reuters (1/17/2018)

      "Religious Land Use Disputes; Latest Case Law Updates and Strategies for Avoiding and Defending Claims," co-presented with Karla L. Chaffee and Evan J. Seeman, webinar, presented by Thomson Reuters Practical Law™ (1/17/2018)
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        • Religious Land Use Disputes; Latest Case Law Updates and Strategies for Avoiding and Defending Claims

        "Religious Land Use Disputes; Latest Case Law Updates and Strategies for Avoiding and Defending Claims," co-presented by Karla L. Chaffee, John F. X. Peloso Jr. and Evan J. Seeman, webinar, presented by Thomson Reuters Practical Law™ (1/17/2018)

        The webinar covered the Religious Land Use & Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) and how it has changed the landscape of local zoning decisions and disputes involving religious exercise. Mr. Peloso, and Mr. Seeman provided insights on ways to regulate religious issues to over 140 participants.


      "Ten Easy Lessons: How Local Governments Can Successfully Defend against RLUIPA Claims," co-presented with Karla L. Chaffee and Diana E. Neeves, webinar, presented by the International Municipal Lawyers Association (12/11/2017)
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        • Ten Easy Lessons: How Local Governments Can Successfully Defend against RLUIPA Claims

        "Ten Easy Lessons: How Local Governments Can Successfully Defend against RLUIPA Claims," co-presented by Karla L. Chaffee, John F. X. Peloso Jr. and Diana E. Neeves, webinar, presented by the International Municipal Lawyers Association (12/11/2017)

        The webinar covered RLUIPA's basic provisions. The program also included a discussion of ten lessons municipalities and their counsel should heed based on the past 10+ years of RLUIPA litigation. Ms. Neeves, and Mr. Peloso offered insight on proactively planning for religious uses and educating local decision makers. Click here to view the presentation.


      "RLUIPA Land Use Claims—Latest Litigation Trends and Key Case Law Developments," co-presented with Evan J. Seeman and Karla L. Chaffee, webinar (2/22/2017)
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        • RLUIPA Land Use Claims—Latest Litigation Trends and Key Case Law Developments

        "RLUIPA Land Use Claims—Latest Litigation Trends and Key Case Law Developments," co-presented by Evan J. Seeman, John F. X. Peloso Jr. and Karla L. Chaffee, webinar (2/22/2017)

        The discussion focused on the types of claims being raised in RLUIPA litigation and how the courts have responded, the steps local governments can take to avoid RLUIPA challenges, and effective strategies for municipalities in defending RLUIPA claims. Click here to view the PowerPoint for the session. 


      "Update on the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA)," co-presented with Hiram B. Carey III and Karla L. Chaffee (9/23/2016)
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        • Update on the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA)

        "Update on the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA)," co-presented by Hiram B. Carey III, Karla L. Chaffee and John F. X. Peloso Jr. (9/23/2016)

        The presenters offered techniques for local governments to use in avoiding, mitigating, and defending against RLUIPA claims. They also discussed basic claims that can be brought under RLUIPA, the current state of religious land use litigation, and the courts' varying interpretation and treatment of RLUIPA across the country, particularly in the Second Circuit. 


      "Litigating Religious Land Use Cases," co-presented with Evan J. Seeman and Daniel Dalton of Dalton & Tomich, PLC, panelist at American Bar Association webinar (11/6/2014)
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        • Litigating Religious Land Use Cases

        "Litigating Religious Land Use Cases," co-presented by Evan J. Seeman, John F. X. Peloso Jr. and Daniel Dalton of Dalton & Tomich, PLC, panelist at American Bar Association webinar (11/6/2014)

        To help facilitate religious land use cases, which can be difficult and unpredictable, the program covered these pertinent legal principles: the current state of law; claims that can arise under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), state Religious Freedom Restoration Acts, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment; and litigation strategies in dealing with such actions.


    • News

      R+C in the News

      • March 3, 2020

        Tom Donlon and John Peloso Author RLUIPA Article Published in New York Law Journal

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          Tom Donlon and John Peloso Author RLUIPA Article Published in New York Law Journal

          Business Litigation Group lawyers Thomas J. Donlon and John F.X. Peloso, Jr. authored the article “2nd Circuit Reverses Finding That Village School Zoning Laws Were Discriminatory” published in the New York Law Journal on February 28, 2020. The article offers an overview of Congregation Rabbinical College of Tartikov v. Village of Pomona, 945 F.3d 83. “Absent a petition for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Feb. 6, 2020 denial of the plaintiffs’ petition for rehearing en banc by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will bring to a close almost 13 years of litigation over the school zoning laws of the Village of Pomona. With the issuance of the court’s mandate, the Second Circuit panel decision of Dec. 20, 2019, Congregation Rabbinical College of Tartikov v. Village of Pomona, 945 F.3d 83, is now final. That decision overturned the district court’s finding that two Village zoning laws were enacted in 2001 and 2004 with the intent to discriminate against the Orthodox/Hasidic community, leaving those laws in effect.” John and Tom represented the Village of Pomona in the trial and appeal of this case. Read the full article.

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      • October 8, 2019

        John Peloso and Evan Seeman Co-author Article Published in Practical Law’s The Journal

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          John Peloso and Evan Seeman Co-author Article Published in Practical Law’s The Journal

          Business Litigation Group lawyer John F. X. Peloso Jr. and Real Estate + Development Group lawyer Evan J. Seeman co-authored the article “Avoiding and Defending Against RLUIPA Claims” published in the “Government Practice” special issue of Practical Law’s The Journal. The feature article explains how municipalities can effectively avoid and defend against RLUIPA claims. In particular, it provides an overview of regulation of religious land use, examines claims made against municipalities under RLUIPA, describes RLUIPA’s safe harbor provision, and offers guidance on counseling municipal officials on RLUIPA’s requirements. View the full article. © 2019 Thomson Reuters. All rights reserved.

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      • March 9, 2018

        Diana Neeves, John Peloso, and Evan Seeman Present Webinar and Author Practice Note for Thomson Reuters Practical Law™

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          Diana Neeves, John Peloso, and Evan Seeman Present Webinar and Author Practice Note for Thomson Reuters Practical Law™

          Real Estate + Development Group lawyer Evan J. Seeman, and Business Litigation Group lawyer John F. X. Peloso Jr., presented a webinar on “Religious Land Use Disputes; Latest Case Law Updates and Strategies for Avoiding and Defending Claims” on January 17, 2018. Hosted by Thomson Reuters Practical Law™, the webinar covered the Religious Land Use & Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) and how it has changed the landscape of local zoning decisions and disputes involving religious exercise. Mr. Peloso, and Mr. Seeman provided insights on ways to regulate religious issues to over 140 participants. View the PowerPoint.

          In addition, Mr. Peloso and Mr. Seeman, along with Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyer Diana E. Neeves, authored the practice note “Local Government Regulation of Religious Land Uses Under RLUIPA” published by Thomson Reuters Practical Law™. The practice note provides an overview of regulating religious land uses under RLUIPA for local government attorneys and discusses different ways local governments can regulate religious uses, the types of claims that can be brought, and strategies for training staff and handling applications under RLUIPA. View the practice note.

      • February 19, 2018

        John Peloso and Evan Seeman Elected to Affiliate Membership in the Owners Counsel of America

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          John Peloso and Evan Seeman Elected to Affiliate Membership in the Owners Counsel of America

          Real Estate Litigation Group lawyer John F. X. Peloso Jr. and Real Estate + Development Group lawyer Evan J. Seeman have been elected to affiliate membership in the Owners Counsel of America (OCA). The OCA is a business association comprised of the nation’s pre-eminent property rights and eminent domain attorneys who dedicate a substantial portion of their legal practice to the representation of private property owners. Mr. Peloso and Mr. Seeman's affiliate membership is sponsored by Dwight H. Merriam, who serves on the OCA's board of directors and is the Connecticut Member of the OCA.

      • December 21, 2017

        Diana Neeves and John Peloso Present Webinar on RLUIPA Claims

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          Diana Neeves and John Peloso Present Webinar on RLUIPA Claims

          Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyer Diana E. Neeves and Business Litigation Group lawyer John F. X. Peloso Jr., presented a webinar on “Ten Easy Lessons: How Local Governments Can Successfully Defend against RLUIPA Claims” on December 11, 2017. Presented by the International Municipal Lawyers Association, the program covered RLUIPA's basic provisions. The program also included a discussion of ten lessons municipalities and their counsel should heed based on the past 10+ years of RLUIPA litigation. Ms. Neeves and Mr. Peloso offered insight on proactively planning for religious uses and educating local decision makers. Click here to view the presentation.

      • June 2, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Write Articles for APA Publication

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Write Articles for APA Publication

          Four Robinson+Cole lawyers are featured authors in the Spring 2017 issue of Planning & Law, a publication of the Planning and Law Division of the American Planning Association. Real Estate + Development Group lawyers Evan J. Seeman and Dwight H. Merriam and Business Litigation Group lawyer John F. X. Peloso coauthored  "RLUIPA Case of the Year? Minnesota Municipality Uses RLUIPA’s Safe Harbor Provision to Avoid Liability." The article discusses the decision in Riverside Church v. City of St. Michael, where a federal court in Minnesota ruled that actions taken under RLUIPA's safe harbor provision absolved a local government of possible RLUIPA violations. The decision may serve as a model for other municipalities across the country faced with RLUIPA litigation. Click here to view the article. The four authors also write for the blog RLUIPA-Defense.

          Mr. Seeman also co-authored "'Content Neutral' Land Use Regulation after Reed: Recent Developments in Signs, Adult Businesses, and Religious Uses." The article examines the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Reed v. Town of Gilbert, which has made it more difficult to regulate land uses in a content neutral manner that satisfies First Amendment limitations. It considers several forms of expression protected by the First Amendment that may arise in the zoning context, including the regulation of signage, adult entertainment business uses, and religious uses. Click here to view the article. 

           

      • February 28, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Examine Litigation Trends in RLUIPA Land Use Claims

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Examine Litigation Trends in RLUIPA Land Use Claims

          Business Litigation Group lawyer John F. X. Peloso Jr. and Real Estate + Development Group lawyer Evan J. Seeman were panelists for the webinar "RLUIPA Land Use Claims—Latest Litigation Trends and Key Case Law Developments," presented on February 22, 2017. They reviewed the types of claims being raised in RLUIPA litigation and how the courts have responded, the steps local governments can take to avoid RLUIPA challenges, and effective strategies for municipalities in defending RLUIPA claims. Click here to view the PowerPoint for the session. Mr. Peloso and Mr. Seeman are contributing authors of the RLUIPA Defense blog.

      • January 9, 2017

        Evan Seeman and John Peloso Publish Note for Practical Law

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          Evan Seeman and John Peloso Publish Note for Practical Law

          Real Estate + Development Group lawyer Evan J. Seeman and Business Litigation Group lawyer John F. X. Peloso Jr. authored the practice note "Avoiding and Defending Against RLUIPA Claims," published in Practical Law (Thomson Reuters) on December 22, 2016. In the note, Mr. Seeman and Mr. Peloso discuss how local governments can avoid liability under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). They specifically focus on strategies that can prevent and defend against substantial burden, unreasonable limits, and equal terms claims, including using the safe harbor provision, addressing public statements, and educating government officials about the law. Please click here to view the note.

      • October 4, 2016

        Land Use Litigation Lawyers Present at Touro Law Center

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          Land Use Litigation Lawyers Present at Touro Law Center

          Land use litigation lawyers Ted Carey and John Peloso presented an update on the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) for Touro Law Center's Institute for Land Use & Sustainable Development Law on September 23, 2016. The presenters offered techniques for local governments to use in avoiding, mitigating, and defending against RLUIPA claims. They also discussed basic claims that can be brought under RLUIPA, the current state of religious land use litigation, and the courts' varying interpretation and treatment of RLUIPA across the country, particularly in the Second Circuit. 

      • March 30, 2015

        John Peloso Hosts CCIM Emergency Submarkets Strategy Event

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          John Peloso Hosts CCIM Emergency Submarkets Strategy Event

          Litigation lawyer John F. X. Peloso Jr. hosted a Robinson+Cole–sponsored Coffee & Conversation on March 11, 2015. Held in the firm's New York City office, this CCIM Institute event featured Seth Pinsky, executive vice president and fund manager of RXR Realty. Mr. Pinsky shared his personal journey in the New York Metro real estate community and discussed RXR's emerging submarkets strategy for the outer boroughs and the suburban downtowns in the tristate area, which includes New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
          The CCIM Institute provides education and networking for commercial real estate practitioners.

      • December 4, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Speak on Religious Land Use Litigation

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Speak on Religious Land Use Litigation

          Litigation lawyer John F. X. Peloso Jr. and land use lawyer Evan J. Seeman were panelists for the ABA webinar "Litigating Religious Land Use Cases," held on November 6, 2014. To help facilitate religious land use cases, which can be difficult and unpredictable, the program covered these pertinent legal principles: the current state of law; claims that can arise under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), state Religious Freedom Restoration Acts, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment; and litigation strategies in dealing with such actions. Daniel Dalton, of Dalton & Tomich, PLC, also participated in the program.

          In addition, Mr. Seeman wrote on the same topic in the article "A $6.5 Million Lesson in RLUIPA Defense," published in the Summer/Fall 2014 issue of Planning & Law, a publication of the Planning & Law Division of the  American Planning Association. Here, he addresses the settlement of claims that the Town of Greenburgh, New York, had violated RLUIPA in denying a church's proposal to construct a house of worship and religious school. Please click here to view the entire article.

      • January 17, 2013

        Land Law Lawyers Speak at CBA Property Rights Seminar

      • March 21, 2012

        Litigation Partner to Chair Two American Bar Association Subcommittees

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          Litigation Partner to Chair Two American Bar Association Subcommittees

          The American Bar Association has appointed real estate litigation and title insurance partner John F. X. Peloso Jr. as cochair of two subcommittees. Mr. Peloso will serve as cochair of the Trial Practice Committee’s Organization and Resources Subcommittee, which oversees new membership and growing the committee’s national referral network. He also will serve as cochair of the Commercial & Business Litigation Committee’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Subcommittee.

      R+C News Releases

      • August 17, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

          Jacqueline Pennino Scheib – Trademark Law

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

          Theodore J. Tucci – Insurance Law

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

          Michael S. Giaimo – Land Use and Zoning Law

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

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

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

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

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      • 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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