Michael Enright

Michael R. Enright

Partner

Michael R. Enright

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Mike Enright co-chairs the firm’s Bankruptcy + Reorganizations Group. He represents debtors, committees, creditors, and other parties in the business bankruptcy and workout process and in bankruptcy litigation. His work also includes preference, fraudulent transfer, and other bankruptcy litigation analysis and defense. He has extensive experience guiding clients through bankruptcy filings, including reorganization and liquidation. Mike also has broad business law experience, and provides general counsel to non-profit organizations and commercial entities regarding all manner of corporate governance and commercial transactions.

    Mike recently represented a global fuel oil supplier in its Chapter 11 case, including negotiation and confirmation of its plans, which provided for a substantial distribution to creditors. He also routinely represents secured creditors, creditors’ committees, and other creditors. He recently assisted a major global corporation in protecting its ongoing interests in high-value contracts following customer Chapter 11 filings in multiple energy generation businesses.

    Mike participates as a member of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Business Bankruptcy Committee, speaking annually on current developments in bankruptcy for the Task Force on Current Developments, of which he is Vice Chair. He writes frequently on bankruptcy related topics, including for practice guides and legal treatises. Mike is a contributing editor to the ABA’s monthly publication, Business Law Today, in the area of bankruptcy law.

    Mike has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© in the areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law / Insolvency and Reorganization Law since 2006 and Litigation - Bankruptcy since 2011. He has been selected to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2006 to 2021.

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

      • Represented Fortune 500 company as major investor in and lender to professional sports league. Implemented DIP financing to facilitate orderly liquidation. Negotiated consensual plan that preserved tax benefits for estate and maximized likely return to creditors, dependent upon outcome of antitrust litigation.
      • Represented purchaser of distressed food business in out-of-court asset purchase. Negotiated, structured, and documented combination of debt acquisition and real/personal property foreclosures utilizing Article 9 remedies and deed-in-lieu transaction. Successfully negotiated with creditors regarding successor liability issues.
      • Retained by one of the world's largest manufacturers to represent one of its business units in all bankruptcy and commercial collection litigation matters throughout the U.S., including over 100 bankruptcy cases, some of which are among the largest and most complex cases pending in the country. Provided advice on collateralizing debt obligations and on enforcing alternative creditor remedies, including advice on reclamation and mechanic's liens.
      • Represented Connecticut chapter of national ethnic affinity nonprofit group in workout of its creditor issues and negotiated rescue transaction including infusion of resources by parent organization to stabilize and rehabilitate local chapter.
      • Represented nonprofit hospital consortium in potential acquisition of the assets of another nonprofit hospital out of Chapter 11 proceedings pursuant to Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code.
      • Represented lenders to various nonprofit healthcare organizations in and out of receivership proceedings and bankruptcy proceedings.
      • Represented landlords of chain of nonprofit nursing homes in receivership proceedings.
      • Counseled tax exempt organizations regarding compliance with various provisions of the Connecticut Nonstock Corporations Act.
      • Advised tax exempt foundation regarding preference and fraudulent transfer claims made against it in connection with bankruptcy proceedings of donors.
      • Represented church in workout negotiations with the holders of notes issued in connection with financing of construction of new church and possible Chapter 11 proceedings.
      • Represented trustee of foundation in connection with potential investment of trust funds into a fund managed by a wholly-owned tax exempt subsidiary of the foundation.
      • General counsel to manufacturing businesses, including advice regarding corporate governance, contracts with vendors and customers, distribution and sales representative agreements, and related matters.
      • Represented secured creditor in Chapter 11 case regarding leveraged buyout (LBO) debt resulting from acquisition of similar mail-order businesses. Engagement included litigation over amount of debt resulting from net worth guaranties issued by operating companies, with the debtors asserting that proper interpretation of the guaranties resulted in debt reducing to zero. Settled litigation and negotiated consensual plan providing for lender to immediately receive all of the value of its collateral.
      • Represented secured creditors in many single-asset real estate cases that involved all types of commercial properties. Initiated and pursued stay relief and confirmation litigation through stay relief and disposition, confirmation hearings on competing plans, negotiated resolution, or sale of debt to third party.
      • Retained by one of the largest U.S. banks as secured creditor in workout, followed by Chapter 11, concerning significant manufacturer. Implemented debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing and negotiated a consensual plan to be implemented by the debtor under certain conditions. When the debtor could not meet those conditions, terminated DIP financing and participated in consensual liquidation by trustee, first of machinery and equipment, then of real estate, with accounts collected by creditor.
      • Representation of the selling majority shareholder in a $20 million fraudulent transfer action brought by a bankruptcy trustee. The challenged transfer arose out of a leveraged buyout of our client's business, which ended up in a Chapter 7 liquidation case within two years after the transaction closed. Representation included extensive deal and valuation analysis, particularly with regard to likely expert testimony on the value of intellectual property and the reasonableness of cash flow projections at the time the transaction closed. One of the key defenses was the "settlement payment doctrine" under Section 546(e) of the bankruptcy code, which is novel and has split the circuits in interpreting its availability. After several years of litigation, Robinson & Cole settled the fraudulent transfer action on favorable terms for the client, relying on the settlement payment doctrine, other defenses, and valuation analyses.
      • Representation of an insurance carrier concerning longshoreman's insurance policy issued to a shipyard in a Chapter 11 proceeding commenced in the District of Connecticut. Following confirmation of debtor's Chapter 11 plan, represented carrier in asserting approximately $1.5 million administrative claim for unpaid and past due premiums. Additionally, undertook review and analysis of claims made under policy for purposes of fixing of carrier's prepetition general unsecured claim. Negotiated the ultimate settlement agreement covering all aspects of obligations owed to carrier, which resulted in substantial payments of all amounts due, as well as an extension of ongoing coverage for limited period postconfirmation.

      • Represented O.W. Bunker, a global supplier of fuel oil to ships in port or at sea, in its Ch. 11 case, including negotiation and confirmation of its Ch. 11 plans, providing for a substantial distribution to its creditors.

      • Represented international corporation in connection with its long term maintenance contracts with power generation facilities in Ch. 11, including requesting prompt assumption or rejection of such contracts and addressing substantial issues of post-petition payment and enforcement of contract terms, providing for the ultimate renegotiation and/or assumption of such contracts in the debtors’ Ch. 11 plans.

      • Represented former founding shareholders of bankrupt sports/entertainment business in defense of fraudulent transfer claw back litigation instituted by Ch. 7 trustee and settled on favorable terms, obtaining full releases in exchange for nominal payment.

      • Represented lenders to medical supply company in Ch. 11 case, culminating in negotiated exit strategy which evolved from a stalking horse sale process and involved a sale of the lenders’ secured debt to be used as a credit bid by the buyer, with full releases for the banks. 

      • Represented largest creditor of a bankrupt rap mogul in his Ch. 11 case, coordinating with two other large creditors as an informal committee and proposing a creditor plan, which ultimately led to a timely exit by the debtor, confirming a consensual plan that paid creditors approximately 80% of their debt within one year.

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    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      American Bar Association
      Business Law Section, Business Bankruptcy Committee, Task Force on Current Developments (1992 - present); Vice Chair (2014 - present)
      Section of Taxation, Exempt Organizations Committee

      Connecticut Bar Association
      Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section, Executive Committee (1992 - present)

      American Bankruptcy Institute (1995 - present)

      New York State Bar Association (2004 - present)

      Chicago Bar Association (2007 - present)
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Selected to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2006 to 2021.

      Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights law / Insolvency and Reorganization Law since 2006 and Litigation-Bankruptcy since 2011.

      Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© as Hartford Lawyer of the Year in the area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law for 2020 and in the area of Litigation - Bankruptcy for 2013 and 2021

      Winning Deal Team for Chapter 11 O.W. Bunker Debtors, “Restructuring Deal of the Year (Over $100MM)”, 15th Annual M&A Advisor Awards, 2016

      Winning Deal Team for Chapter 11 O.W. Bunker Debtors, “Energy Deal of the Year (Over $500MM to $1B)”, 11th Annual M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards, 2017

      Winning Deal Team for Chapter 11 O.W. Bunker Debtors, “Restructuring Deal of the Year”, 9th Annual M&A Advisor International Awards, 2017

      Presented with the Food & Beverage Restructuring Deal of the Year honor as part of the Global M&A Network’s 14th Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards in recognition of serving as counsel to Tribe 9, LLC in the Carla’s Pasta, LLC Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.

  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Publications

      Publications

      "Solving for Solvency: Problematic Make-Whole Provisions Defy Uniform Approach," published in the American Bar Association Business Law Section's Business Law Today "Month-In-Brief: Bankruptcy & Finance" (October 2022)

      "Post-Confirmation Jurisdiction Is Narrow, But Not That Narrow," published in the American Bar Association Business Law Section's Business Law Today "Month-In-Brief: Bankruptcy & Finance" (August 2022)

      "Post-Petition Payment For 20-Day Goods Does Not Reduce New Value Defense," published in the American Bar Association Business Law Section's Business Law Today "Month-In-Brief: Bankruptcy & Finance" (July 2022)

      "County’s Tax Lien Foreclosure Avoidable as a Fraudulent Transfer," published in the American Bar Association Business Law Section's "Month-In-Brief: Bankruptcy & Finance" (June 2022)

      "Subpoenaed Third Party Can Recover Cost of Its Attorneys’ Review," published in the American Bar Association Business Law Section's Business Law Today "Month-In-Brief: Bankruptcy & Finance" (May 2022)

      "Goods, Services and Bankruptcy Code Section 503(b)(9)," published in the American Bar Association Business Law Section's Business Law Today "Month-In-Brief: Bankruptcy & Finance" (March 2022)

      "Withdrawal Liability Under ERISA as a Successor," published in the American Bar Association Business Law Section's Business Law Today "Month-In-Brief: Bankruptcy & Finance" (January 2022)

      "Sometimes It May Be Better to Just Walk Away," published in the American Bar Association Business Law Section's Business Law Today "Month-In-Brief: Bankruptcy & Finance" (October 2021)

      "When Did Business Cease for Purposes of Employees’ Priority Claims?" published in the American Bar Association Business Law Section's Business Law Today "Month-In-Brief: Bankruptcy & Finance" (September 2021)

      "Administrative Claims That First Arise After Entry of the Confirmation Order Still Need to Comply with the Bar Date," published in the American Bar Association Business Law Section's Business Law Today "Month-In-Brief: Bankruptcy & Finance" (August 2021)

      Connecticut Exemptions, published in Bankruptcy Exemption Manual
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        • Connecticut Exemptions

        Connecticut Exemptions, published in Bankruptcy Exemption Manual, authored by Michael R. Enright

        Connecticut portion of collection of laws regarding exemptions in bankruptcy.


      Overview of the Bankruptcy Code and Claims Trading, published in Business Workouts Manual
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        • Overview of the Bankruptcy Code and Claims Trading

        Overview of the Bankruptcy Code and Claims Trading, published in Business Workouts Manual, authored by Michael R. Enright

        Two chapters to the manual. The first, coauthored with Donald Lee Rome, covers bankruptcy considerations in workouts. The second is a description of how claims trading impacts the workout.


      Post-Closing Matters, published in Collier Practice Guide
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        • Post-Closing Matters

        Post-Closing Matters, published in Collier Practice Guide, authored by Michael R. Enright

        Treatise chapter on postclosing matters in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases.


      Bankruptcy and Reorganization, published in Controller's Business Adviser
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        • Bankruptcy and Reorganization

        Bankruptcy and Reorganization, published in Controller's Business Adviser, authored by Michael R. Enright

        Chapter regarding issues that financial officers of nondebtor entities should be aware of in reorganization and liquidation cases.


      "Q&A with Robinson & Cole's Michael Enright," published in Law360 (4/26/2013)

      "May a Bankruptcy Court Exercise Supplemental Jurisdiction Predicated on Its Referred 'Related To' Jurisdiction?" published in Norton Journal of Bankruptcy Law and Practice, co-authored with Patrick M. Birney (January 2010)

    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "Current Developments in Bankruptcy," as part of the American Bar Association’s Business Bankruptcy Committee CLE sessions, a a follow-up to the ABA’s programs at the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges in October. (11/5/2021)
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        • Current Developments in Bankruptcy

        "Current Developments in Bankruptcy," presented by Michael R. Enright, as part of the American Bar Association’s Business Bankruptcy Committee CLE sessions, a a follow-up to the ABA’s programs at the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges in October. (11/5/2021)

        Presented as a virtual session as part of the American Bar Association’s Business Bankruptcy Committee CLE sessions. The one-day event was a follow-up to the ABA’s programs at the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges held in Indianapolis in October.


      "Imerys Talc America Inc. Bankruptcy," co-presented with Natalie D. Ramsey and Mark A. Fink, presented at the HarrisMartin Talcum Powder Litigation Conference (1/9/20)
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        • Imerys Talc America Inc. Bankruptcy

        "Imerys Talc America Inc. Bankruptcy," co-presented by Natalie D. Ramsey, Mark A. Fink and Michael R. Enright, presented at the HarrisMartin Talcum Powder Litigation Conference (1/9/20)

        Natalie Ramsey, Michael Enright and Mark Fink presented on the Imerys Talc America Inc. bankruptcy cases at the HarrisMartin Talcum Powder Litigation Conference in Miami Beach, Florida on January 9, 2020. Natalie, Michael and Mark represent the Official Committee of Tort Claimants (the Committee) in the cases. The conference, attended primarily by members of the plaintiff’s bar but also by talc defendants, insurers, and others (as well as their counsel), focused on developments in the Imerys bankruptcy case generally and their representation of the Committee specifically.


      "Current Developments in Bankruptcy," served as a panelist at the American Bar Association's 2014 Spring Meeting of the Business Law Section in Los Angeles (4/11/2014)

      "Recent Developments Regarding Priorities in Bankruptcy," at Task Force on Current Developments, Business Bankruptcy Committee of the ABA Section of Business Law (annually)
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        • Recent Developments Regarding Priorities in Bankruptcy

        "Recent Developments Regarding Priorities in Bankruptcy," at Task Force on Current Developments, Business Bankruptcy Committee of the ABA Section of Business Law, presented by Michael R. Enright (annually)

        An update given annually and sometimes semi-annually in conjunction with the Business Bankruptcy Committee of the ABA, covering new case law and statutory developments concerning priority claims in bankruptcy cases.


      "The Tipping Point: Shifts in Negotiating Leverage Created by the Bankruptcy Reform Act," at Commercial Finance Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, co-presented with Stuart Ames, Patricia Redmond, and Robert Zadek (11/10/2005)
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        • The Tipping Point: Shifts in Negotiating Leverage Created by the Bankruptcy Reform Act

        "The Tipping Point: Shifts in Negotiating Leverage Created by the Bankruptcy Reform Act," at Commercial Finance Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, co-presented by Michael R. Enright and Stuart Ames, Patricia Redmond, and Robert Zadek (11/10/2005)

        Discussed impact of 2005 bankruptcy reform legislation on commercial lenders.


      "Minimizing Client Risk: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Multi-Borrower Loan Arrangements," at ABA Business Law Today Teleseminar, co-presented with Stuart Ames and Michael Maglio (2/9/2005)
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        • Minimizing Client Risk: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Multi-Borrower Loan Arrangements

        "Minimizing Client Risk: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Multi-Borrower Loan Arrangements," at ABA Business Law Today Teleseminar, co-presented by Michael R. Enright and Stuart Ames and Michael Maglio (2/9/2005)

        Discussed the fraudulent transfer risks associated with affiliate guaranties and strategies for dealing with the risks in loan documentation.


      "Six Sexy Bankruptcy Issues (Another Dose of The Bankruptcy Relief Package for Corporate Generalists)," at Westchester/Southern Connecticut Chapter of The American Corporate Counsel Association seminar, co-presented with Stephen Gross (3/19/2002)

      "Bankruptcy Relief Package for Corporate Generalists," at Westchester/Southern Connecticut Chapter of The American Corporate Counsel Association seminar, co-presented with Stephen Gross (1/17/2002)

      "Who Wants to Avoid a Million-Dollar Mess?" at interactive sessions with various clients, tailored to their needs
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        • Who Wants to Avoid a Million-Dollar Mess?

        "Who Wants to Avoid a Million-Dollar Mess?" at interactive sessions with various clients, tailored to their needs, presented by Michael R. Enright
        Interactive session regarding terms and conditions of sale for manufacturers and other sellers of goods in commerce, including problems in order and invoice boilerplate and an emphasis on warranties, indemnification provisions and limitations on liability.

    • News

      R+C in the News

      • November 8, 2022

        Mike Enright Authors ABA Business Law Today Item About Claims Based on Make-Whole Provisions in Chapter 11 Cases

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          Mike Enright Authors ABA Business Law Today Item About Claims Based on Make-Whole Provisions in Chapter 11 Cases

          Bankruptcy + Reorganizations Group co-chair, Mike Enright, regularly contributes on new developments for publication in the American Bar Association Business Law Section’s Business Law Today. His most recent submission is entitled “Solving for Solvency: Problematic Make-Whole Provisions Defy Uniform Approach,” in the October Month-In-Brief: Bankruptcy & Finance, and addresses a new Fifth Circuit decision addressing the uncertain area of the proper treatment of claims “based on complex make-whole provisions in Chapter 11 cases.” The underlying concept of make-whole premiums is that if a borrower bays off a loan prior to its maturity date, the lender should be compensated for the never-earned interest due to the early payoff of the principal. However, as Mike writes, “these provisions have become much more intricate than that…(and) courts have struggled with how to treat these claims – as claims for unmatured interest that should be disallowed under Section 502(b)(2) of the Bankruptcy, or as something different that must be paid.” Mike serves as Vice Chair of the Section’s Business Bankruptcy Committee Task Force on Current Developments. Read the item.

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      • July 25, 2022

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized During Global M&A Network's 2022 Turnaround Atlas Awards

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized During Global M&A Network's 2022 Turnaround Atlas Awards

          Bankruptcy + Reorganizations Group co-chair Natalie D. Ramsey was presented with the “Women Restructuring Leader” recognition during Global M&A Network's 14th Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards hosted virtually on July 21, 2022 as part of the organization’s Restructuring & Distressed Investing Forum. The honor is presented to a woman leader with over 25 years of experience in the restructuring industries in recognition of her talents and contributions made in the industry. Natalie also served as a moderator during the Forum’s program "The Texas Two-Step: Understanding The Impact on Mass Tort Liabilities," in which leading experts Greg Gordon, Matt Diaz and Paul Zumbo discussed the evolution and state of play of the “Mass-Tort” complex bankruptcies and how upcoming decisions could affect the developing jurisprudence.

          In addition, Bankruptcy + Reorganizations Group co-chairs Patrick M. Birney and Michael R. Enright along with member Rachel Jaffe Mauceri and Business Transactions Group co-chair Brian M. Flaherty were recognized as a team for serving as counsel to Tribe 9, LLC in the Carla’s Pasta, LLC Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, which was selected as the “Food & Beverage Restructuring Deal of the Year.” Tribe 9 Foods, a certified B Corp., headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, is the owner of gluten-free pasta brand Taste Republic, and RP’s Pasta, a producer of small batch, artisan fresh pasta. Carla’s Pasta is a leading provider of traditional pasta products for branded and private label retail, foodservice distributors, and restaurants. Carla’s was challenged by the downturn in foodservice caused by COVID-19 and sought bankruptcy protection under chapter 11 on February 8, 2020 in Connecticut. On April 15, 2021, Tribe 9 was deemed the prevailing bidder after a competitive auction and closed on the transaction on April 28, 2021. Tribe 9’s acquisition of Carla’s enabled it to combine Taste Republic’s gluten-free, grain-free and vegan pasta offerings with Carla’s traditional pasta to provide a complete range of solutions for Tribe’ 9’s customers, including foodservice, industrial, retail, private label, and contract manufacturing. As a result of the sale, Carla’s was able to confirm a consensual plan of liquidation on August 2, 2021. Learn more about the Turnaround Atlas Awards.

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      • 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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      • June 6, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Sponsors George W. Crawford Black Bar Association's 2016 Annual Dinner

      • June 29, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Hosts Young Lenders Happy Hour

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          Robinson+Cole Hosts Young Lenders Happy Hour

          A gathering of 16 clients and colleagues attended a Robinson+Cole happy hour at Tavern Road, a restaurant in the Seaport District of Boston. Commercial finance lawyer Amanda S. Eckhoff organized the private get-together for new lenders in the early stages of their careers as a way for them to network with the firm and each other. The evening of networking and socializing followed a brief presentation by commercial finance lawyer Michael R. Enright on the bankruptcy process. This well-received event will be reprised in the early fall.

      • May 7, 2014

        Mike Enright Presents at Annual Meeting of ABA's Business Law Section

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          Mike Enright Presents at Annual Meeting of ABA's Business Law Section

          Finance Group partner Michael R. Enright served as a panelist at the American Bar Association's (ABA) 2014 Spring Meeting of the Business Law Section in Los Angeles on April 11, 2014. He, along with practitioners from New York, Chicago, and Miami, presented the session "Current Developments in Bankruptcy."

          In addition, Mr. Enright has been named vice chair of the Task Force on Current Developments, whose mission is to update the ABA meeting on the most recent issues in case law, as well as on revisions to relevant statutes concerning insolvency matters, with particular emphasis on the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The task force presents semiannually, both at the ABA meeting and during the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges in the fall.

      • May 11, 2010

        Robinson & Cole Attorney Speaks on Bankruptcy Panel During Business Law Program

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          Robinson & Cole Attorney Speaks on Bankruptcy Panel During Business Law Program

          Finance attorney Michael R. Enright recently spoke on a panel at the American Bar Association’s Business Law section program in Denver, Colorado, on “Current Developments in Bankruptcy” with panelists from Dewey LeBoeuf, Pepper Hamilton, Baker Botts and Sonnenschein. Mr. Enright participates as a member of the ABA Business Bankruptcy Committee, speaking annually on current developments in bankruptcy for the Task Force on Current Developments and is active on other ABA subcommittees.

      R+C News Releases

      • 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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      • March 3, 2022

        Robinson+Cole Advises Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in Chapter 11 Mallinckrodt plc Case

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          Robinson+Cole Advises Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in Chapter 11 Mallinckrodt plc Case

          Robinson+Cole represents the Official Committee of General Unsecured Creditors (Creditors’ Committee), in the Mallinckrodt plc Chapter 11 proceedings, which are pending in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. On March 2, 2022, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge John Dorsey entered the Order confirming the global pharmaceutical company’s reorganization plan, including the settlement supported by the Creditors’ Committee and approved by an overwhelming majority of the company’s general unsecured creditors. Read more in the press release.

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      • October 14, 2021

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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

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

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      • August 19, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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      • October 15, 2020

        47 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in Super Lawyers®

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          47 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in Super Lawyers®

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

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

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

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      • August 20, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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      • October 19, 2019

        52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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

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

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

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      • 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 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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      • 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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      • July 25, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Involved in Award Winning International M&A Deal

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          Robinson+Cole Involved in Award Winning International M&A Deal

          A team of lawyers from Robinson+Cole’s Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Group are among those involved in a deal that has received four awards from the M&A Advisor, a premier global network of M&A, turnaround, and finance professionals. All of the distinctions were presented in recognition of the work Robinson+Cole performed on the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of O.W. Bunker, one of the world's largest suppliers of fuel oil to the shipping industry. Read more in the press release.

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      • June 5, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Participates in Junior Achievement Career Walk

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          Robinson+Cole Participates in Junior Achievement Career Walk

          Four volunteers from Robinson+Cole participated in Junior Achievement’s (JA) first “Career Walk” in downtown Hartford on May 25, 2017. Christine E. Bromberg, Michael R. Enright, Richard Martinez II, and Sean C. Lawless shared highlights of their professional experience with nine students from Enfield High School.

          The JA Career Walk gives students an opportunity to learn about different careers and get an inside look at local businesses. The program at Robinson+Cole featured a brief overview of the firm and its rich history. In addition to the practice of law, the students were introduced to some of the other professions that are integral the firm’s success such as information technology and business development and marketing. Read more and view a photo in the press release.

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      • November 29, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Recognized for Work on “Deals of the Year”

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          Robinson+Cole Recognized for Work on “Deals of the Year”

          The M&A Advisor, a premier global network of M&A, turnaround, and finance professionals, recognized Robinson+Cole with two awards during the 15th Annual M&A Advisor Awards, held at the New York Athletic Club on November 9. The first award presented to the firm was in the Restructuring Deal of the Year (Over $100MM) category, and the second award received by the firm was in the Private Equity Deal of the Year (From $10MM - $25MM) category. Accepting the awards on behalf of the firm were Patrick M. Birney and Michael R. Enright for Restructuring Deal of the Year.

          Read more in the press release.

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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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      • 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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      • 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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      • 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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      • 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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      • 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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