Norm Roos Quoted in National Mortgage Professional on Blockchain Technology in the Mortgage Industry

Financial Services Cyber-Compliance Team lawyer, Norman Roos, was quoted in an article titled, “A Quest For the Digitally Confounded,” that published in the October 2023 issue of National Mortgage Professional magazine. The article details how blockchain technology is viewed as a tool by mortgage and banking system experts. Norm commented on blockchain’s impact on the mortgage industry saying, “When you look at the technological impact on the mortgage industry so far, largely blockchain hasn’t played a role.” Using the 2008 financial crisis as an example, Norm recalled how little people understood a new facet in finance known as collateralized debt only to be duped by complex asset-back security when the crisis took hold. “This tool, which was thought to be a very efficient tool, turned out to be terribly misused. I think with blockchain, while it's not the same…I don’t know anybody who really understands it. I don’t think blockchain is going to transform the mortgage industry anytime soon.” To read the article, click here.

Connecticut Law Tribune to Honor Eight Robinson+Cole Lawyers During Connecticut Legal Awards

The Connecticut Law Tribune will recognize Robinson+Cole lawyers Norman Roos, Britt-Marie Cole-Johnson, Dan Brody, Emily Deans, Choity Khan, Sandra Marin Lautier, Kathryn Mullin and Stephani Roman during the publication’s annual Connecticut Legal Awards on May 11, 2022. The awards honor those attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in Connecticut - whether in shaping the law, achieving outsized results for their clients, being an outstanding jurist or assisting those in need of legal services. View the complete list of honorees. 

Norm will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes a lawyer “who has left a lasting imprint on the legal community of Connecticut.” Britt-Marie is to receive the Distinguished Leader Award for achieving “impressive results in 2021 and demonstrating clear leadership skills that helped achieve those results.” In addition, Dan Brody has been named as one of the three finalists for the Diversity Initiative Award, which will be announced at the ceremony. A recognition added to the awards slate in 2021, the Diversity Initiative distinction honors a lawyer or firm who has made a significant contribution to diversity and inclusion efforts in Connecticut’s legal community. Emily, Choity, Sandra, Kathryn and Stephani will be recognized as “New Leaders in the Law,” a distinction that spotlights lawyers under the age of 40 who have excelled in the courtroom, in client service and cultivation, in service to bar associations, and in performing pro bono work or community service in a volunteer capacity.

Norman Roos Quoted in CQ Roll Call on Setback to New York State Financial Regulator's Lawsuit

Robinson+Cole Business Transactions Group Senior Counsel, Norman H. Roos, was quoted in the article “State challenges to fintech charters a losing battle so far” in CQ Roll Call on June 29, 2021. The article discusses a major setback to a New York State financial regulator’s lawsuit attempting to challenge a federal decision to grant special types of national bank charters to fintech firms. On June 3, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2^nd Circuit dismissed a suit brought by the New York Department of Financial Services Superintendent, which sought to block the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency from issuing the charters. Norm is quoted as saying that it appears the Court took “a somewhat moderate middle-of-the-road approach” in rejecting New York’s claims on “procedural grounds,” but “left the door open for the agency to reassert its claim at a later date.” Legal experts following the case are wondering whether this is just another losing round in the state’s continuing battle or is, perhaps, a more decisive, even final victory for federal authority over fintech. CQ Roll Call is part of FiscalNote, a self-described “global technology and media company that provides policy data, news, analytics and, and workflow tools to help organizations assess and act on risk.” Read the full article here.

Norm Roos Quoted on Regulators’ Approach to Fintechs in CQ Roll Call Article

Business Transactions Group lawyer Norman H. Roos was quoted in the article “Federal agencies, states compete to be fintech regulator” published in CQ Roll Call on January 19, 2021. On January 13, 2021, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a unit of the Treasury Department approved Anchorage Digital Bank NA to hold cryptocurrencies for customers, making it the first federally regulated bank for digital assets such as Bitcoin. The approval came just days after a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) task force recommended Congress authorize the CFPB to issue national licenses to certain fintech firms. The article goes on to examine which agency is best suited to oversee the growing financial technology (fintech) market. Norm acknowledged that the OCC “is the chartering authority at the national level” making another agency “counterintuitive.” He also questioned the need for a national fintech chartering authority at all “…state regulators, working through the CSBS [Conference of State Bank Supervisors], have boosted state collaboration to smooth multistate fintech licensing efforts.” Read the full article.

Norm Roos Quoted on Industrial Loan Companies in Article Published in CQ Roll Call

Business Transactions Group lawyer Norman H. Roos was quoted in the article “Fintechs try old bank charters as ‘everything old is new again’” published in CQ Roll Call on June 16, 2020. The article focuses on how industrial loan companies are experiencing a resurgence as the fintech industry sees their potential as a vehicle for setting up national financial institutions  without all of the federal and state regulatory overlay associated with conventional bank and bank holding company structures. “’Everything old is new again,’ said Norman H. Roos, senior counsel at the Robinson+Cole law firm, in an interview. Roos has been keeping tabs on the growth of industrial bank applications to the FDIC by financial technology companies. These companies increasingly view the little-known process as a way to obtain deposit insurance and, thus, compete in the market with traditional banks.” Read the full article.

Norm Roos Moderates Annual New England Mortgage Expo Panel

Business Transactions Group lawyer Norman H. Roos again served as the moderator and a panelist during the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA) Legislative Panel session at The New England Mortgage Expo. The Expo, the nation's largest regional mortgage conference, was held at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, Connecticut on January 18, 2019. The session was entitled "CMBA Legislative and Regulatory Update—The CMBA Presents: The Mortgage Industry and 'Climate Change'– How the Changing Political, FinTech and Financial Climate will Impact our Industry -—What Do Mortgage Industry Participants Need to Know—Insights from Our Expert Legal Panel on State, Regional and National Developments." The program covered what is in store for the mortgage industry in 2019, including which federal and state legislative and regulatory priorities will require particular attention in the coming year, examination and enforcement priorities, electronic closings, remote online notarization and other developments that could affect the origination and servicing of residential mortgage loans.

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.

Norm Roos Is Moderator at the CMBA Annual Connecticut Mortgage Law Forum

Finance Group Chair Norman H. Roos served as the moderator of a panel of six speakers for the program "What You Need to Know About New and Emerging Legislative, Regulatory and Industry Developments," at the 2018 Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Connecticut Mortgage Law Forum on September 6, 2018, in New Britain, Connecticut. The half-day forum, held at Connecticut State University’s Institute of Technology and Business Development, featured a range of topics including Connecticut’s new mortgage lending laws, emerging compliance rules, what the Dodd Frank “rollback” law means for the mortgage industry, the lobbyists’ perspective on the legislative climate in the state, and comments from the Connecticut Department of Banking on the 2018 Connecticut legislative session. 
 

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.

Norm Roos Authors Article on Electronic Closings Published in The Abstract

Finance Group lawyer Norman H. Roos co-authored the article “Financing Your Home…. Without Leaving It: The Potential for Remote Online Notarization to Transform the Mortgage Closing Process” published in the Spring 2018 edition of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA) member publication, The Abstract. The article covers the expected streamlining of the purchase, sale, and financing of real estate transactions as a result of dramatic advancements in technology over the last 25 years. “Of late, consumers are increasingly demanding greater convenience, and lenders are increasingly assessing the benefits that they may enjoy from fully electronic closings.” View the full article.

Norm Roos Presents at Annual New England Mortgage Expo

Finance Group lawyer Norman H. Roos co-moderated “A Conversation with MBA Chairman David Motley” as part of the New England Mortgage Expo on January 12, 2018, held at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, Connecticut. The session featured a discussion of the state of the mortgage banking industry with the 2018 Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). In addition, Mr. Roos served as moderator and one of five panelists who presented during the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA) legislative and regulatory update session "The CMBA Presents: Keeping Up with Shifting Priorities—What Do Mortgage Lenders and Other Mortgage Industry Participants Need to be Aware of in the Coming Year—Insights from Industry Insiders as to recent developments in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island." The program covered new licensing requirements, examination and enforcement priorities, electronic notifications, electronic closings and other legislative and regulatory developments impacting the origination and servicing of residential lending in CT, MA and RI. Mr. Roos is counsel to the CMBA.

Norman Roos Moderates 2017 CMBA Annual Mortgage Law Forum

Finance Group lawyer Norman H. Roos moderated the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association's (CMBA) Annual Mortgage Law Forum in New Britain, Connecticut, on September 7, 2017. The speakers included Stacey Valerio, counsel at the Connecticut Department of Banking; Rich Cortes, principal financial examiner at the Connecticut Department of Banking; Hailey Rice, general counsel and chief compliance officer at Village Mortgage; and Mike Dimech, vice president and operations manager at Norcom Mortgage. The seminar highlighted current legislative and regulatory developments of concern to Connecticut's residential mortgage lending community. It also featured a review of the 2017 Legislative Session and a preview of the 2018 session. Click here to see a photo from the event. Mr. Roos is counsel to the CMBA. 

Norman Roos Moderates Legislative Update Panel at New England Mortgage Expo

Finance lawyer Norman H. Roos, chair of Robinson+Cole's Finance Group and counsel to the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA), moderated the session "CMBA Legislative Update—The CMBA Presents: Coping with the Aftermath of 'Dodd-Frank' While Contemplating the 'Age of Trump'—The Mortgage Industry in a State of Flux?" at the New England Mortgage Expo, held on January 13, 2017, at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, Connecticut. The program, which covered legislative activity in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, addressed what is anticipated for the mortgage industry in 2017, how businesses may have to change going forward, and whether the post-crash laws, regulations, and heightened enforcement activity will begin to subside.

The CMBA sponsors this annual expo. It is the largest regional mortgage banking conference in the country, this year drawing more than 2000 attendees from across the region.

Norman Roos Moderates 2016 CMBA Legislative Update Seminar

Finance lawyer Norman H. Roos moderated The Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association's (CMBA) Annual Legislative Update Seminar in New Britain, Connecticut, on September 8, 2016. The speakers were Connecticut Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez; Fritz Conway, CMBA lobbyist and principal at Gaffney, Bennett and Associates; Lawrence Garfinkel, consumer real estate partner at Hunt Leibert Jacobson; Stacey Valerio, counsel at the Connecticut Department of Banking; Rich Cortes, principal financial examiner at the Connecticut Department of Banking; and James Morin, senior vice president of retail lending at Norcom Mortgage. The seminar highlighted current legislative and regulatory developments of concern to Connecticut's residential mortgage lending community and included a robust discussion of the Department of Banking’s stepped-up examination and enforcement activities. It also featured a review of the 2016 Legislative Session and a preview of the 2017 session. Click here to see a photo from the event.  

Mr. Roos is chair of Robinson+Cole's Finance Group and counsel to the CMBA.

Norman Roos Writes Article for Hartford Courant's HomeFinder Supplement

Finance lawyer Norman H. Roos published the article "It Is Time For the Mortgage Industry and Its Regulators to Move On and Leave the Crash Behind," featured in the Hartford Courant's HomeFinder supplement, published an May 13, 2016. The article may be of interest to people who are thinking of buying or selling a home. Mr. Roos analyzes the good and bad news for the mortgage industry. He states that, in his view, legislators and regulators need to change their focus from fixing the problems of 2008 to looking to the future "to sustain a healthy mortgage market that will allow consumers—especially Millennials—to participate in the dream of homeownership." To find out more, click here to read the article.

Mr. Roos is chair of Robinson+Cole's Finance Group and counsel to the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association.

Norman Roos Presents at New England Mortgage Expo

Finance lawyer Norman H. Roos moderated the session "CMBA Legislative Update Panel: What's in Store for the Mortgage Industry 2016" at The New England Mortgage Expo on January 15, 2016, held at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, Connecticut. The program featured speakers covering legislative activity in all six New England states. In addition, along with Jeremy Potter, general counsel and chief compliance officer at Norcom Mortgage, Mr. Roos presented the "Connecticut Legislative Update," which examined mortgage-related legislation enacted in Connecticut in 2015 and previewed likely legislative activity that mortgage bankers can expect to see in 2016. Click here to view the presentation.

The Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA) is a sponsor of this annual expo. It is the largest regional mortgage banking conference in the country, this year drawing more than 2000 attendees from across the region. Mr. Roos is chair of Robinson+Cole's Finance Group and counsel to the CMBA.

Norman Roos Moderates TRID Seminar at CT Realtors Leadership Conference

Norman H. Roos, finance lawyer in Robinson+Cole's Hartford office, moderated the program "TRID Update with CMBA," which was part of the CT Realtors Leadership Conference, held at Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, on October 7, 2015. The session focused on what realtors need to know about the new Truth-in-Lending RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID) regulations and the challenges that these new rules pose for lenders and closing attorneys, and included a review of the new mortgage disclosures. The panelists were Jeremy Potter, general counsel and chief compliance officer at Norcom Mortgage; Larry Garfinkel, consumer real estate partner at Hunt Leibert Jacobson; and William McCue, president of The McCue Mortgage Company. Please click here to view the PowerPoint for the session and here to view a photo of the panelists.

Mr. Roos is chair of Robinson+Cole's Finance Group and counsel to the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA).

Norman Roos Moderates 2015 CMBA Legislative Update Seminar

Finance lawyer Norman H. Roos moderated the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association’s (CMBA) Annual Legislative Update Seminar in New Britain, Connecticut, on August 27, 2015. The speakers were Connecticut Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez; Fritz Conway, CMBA lobbyist and principal at Gaffney, Bennett and Associates; Lawrence Garfinkel, consumer real estate partner at Hunt Leibert Jacobson; Stacey Valerio, counsel at the Connecticut Department of Banking; Rich Cortes, principal financial examiner at the Connecticut Department of Banking; and Jeremy Potter, general counsel and chief compliance officer at Norcom Mortgage. The seminar highlighted current legislative, regulatory, and litigation developments of concern to Connecticut's residential mortgage lending community. It also featured a lively discussion of the 2015 Legislative Session and insights from the new Connecticut banking commissioner as to the current state of financial services regulation. Please click here to view a PowerPoint overview of the session. Click here to see a photo.  

Mr. Roos is chair of Robinson+Cole's Finance Group and counsel to the CMBA.

Norm Roos Edits ACMA Publication

Norman H. Roos, chair of Robinson+Cole's Finance Group, is the long-standing editor of The Abstract, the semiannual publication of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA). In that capacity, Mr. Roos edits and provides a summary overview of the articles contained in each issue of The Abstract. The "Editor's Notes" section of the Spring 2015 Abstract covers such topics as tips for lawyers delivering opinion letters in commercial mortgage loan transactions, whether a bad securitization constitutes a good defense to a foreclosure, and the implications of the departure of U.S. retailer Target from the Canadian marketplace, among others.

Fellowship in the ACMA is by nomination only. Its members work together to "shape and enhance the skills and professional responsibility of lawyers who practice commercial real estate finance law." Mr. Roos previously served as Connecticut state chair of the ACMA and as a member of its Board of Regents.

Finance Lawyer Comments on 2015 Prospects of Connecticut Housing Recovery

In the article "Cautious Optimism as Lenders Look Ahead to 2015," published in The Commercial Record on January 15, 2015, finance lawyer Norman H. Roos suggests that it may be time to reassess some of the recently enacted laws governing Connecticut mortgage lending and foreclosure practices, with a view toward facilitating the recovery of the housing market. Mr. Roos warns about the difficulties facing businesses that originate and service mortgage loans in Connecticut, including the "new rules put in place in recent years that even diligent lenders may run afoul of…." He adds that it takes a long time to move foreclosures through the judicial system and that there is a need in 2015 to look at ways to streamline the foreclosure process.

Mr. Roos is chair of Robinson+Cole's Finance Group and counsel to the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association.

Norm Roos Profiled in Commercial Record

Finance lawyer Norman H. Roos was interviewed in The Commercial Record on November 27, 2014. In the column "A Career Spent in Compliance," Mr. Roos's long career is addressed, along with his reputation "as one of Connecticut banks' most trusted advisors when it comes to regulations and compliance." Questions focus on his professional life in Connecticut finance, including his first big assignment, new compliance requirements, and changes in the banking industry over the years.

Mr. Roos is chair of Robinson+Cole's Finance Group and counsel to the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association.

Norman Roos Quoted in Commercial Record

Finance lawyer Norman H. Roos was quoted in the article "No Risk, No Reward," published in The Commercial Record on October 23, 2014. The article addresses the current regulatory environment for lenders and how banks can become entangled in conflicting regulatory mandates such as when the requirements of the Community Reinvestment Act run up against restrictions on non-QM lending. Mr. Roos adds his views on this complicated environment. Among other things, he says that  "[i]n the residential mortgage area, safety measures which formerly were addressed through internal underwriting practices and collateral requirements have now been subjected to QM and QRM [standards] which have been imposed by federal regulators." 

Mr. Roos is chair of Robinson+Cole's Finance Group and counsel to the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association.

Norman Roos Moderates, Speaks at ACMA Annual Meeting

Finance lawyer Norman H. Roos moderated a regulatory panel presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA) on September 19, 2014, in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. The session, "Federal Bank Regulatory Developments Affecting Commercial Real Estate Lending," examined new federal capital and liquidity requirements, how regional and money center banks will respond to them, and how these new regulations will affect commercial mortgage lending decisions. Along with Mr. Roos, the other speakers included Michael Flynn of Flagstar Bank, FSB; Julius Loeser of Winston & Strawn LLP; Sylvia O'Neill of Bank of America, N.A.; and Michael O'Neill of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Click here to view the session handout.

Mr. Roos is chair of Robinson+Cole's Finance Group and the former Connecticut state chair and member of the ACMA's Board of Regents.

Norman Roos Moderates 2014 CMBA Legislative Update Seminar

Finance lawyer Norman H. Roos moderated the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA) Legislative Update Seminar, held in New Britain, Connecticut, on August 20, 2014. Speakers included Fritz Conway, CMBA lobbyist and principal with Gaffney, Bennett and Associates; Philip DeFronzo, president of Norcom Mortgage; Richard Leibert, founding partner at Hunt Leibert Jacobson; Stacey Valerio, staff attorney at the Connecticut Department of Banking; and Jeremy Potter, general counsel and chief compliance attorney at Norcom Mortgage. The seminar showcased current legislative, regulatory, and litigation developments of concern to Connecticut's mortgage lending community, and also featured a lively discussion of industry initiatives with implications for residential mortgage lenders and homeowners alike.

Mr. Roos is chair of Robinson+Cole's Finance Group and counsel to the CMBA.

Norman Roos Moderates CMBA Legislative Webinar

Norman H. Roos, chair of Robinson+Cole's Finance Group and counsel to the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA), moderated the CMBA "2014 Connecticut Legislative Update" webinar with Fritz Conway of Gaffney Bennett & Associates on June 11, 2014. The program focused on mortgage-related issues addressed in the past legislative session, including CMBA initiatives enacted in 2014, legislation that did not pass, and major areas of concern. Please click here to view the program's PowerPoint presentation.

The CMBA, a nonprofit association formed in 1984, promotes the welfare of the mortgage lending industry, encourages sound ethical business practices in the origination and servicing of mortgage loans, and serves as a forum for industry-related ideas. Its members support Connecticut communities "by opening doors for literally thousands of homeowners each year."

Norman Roos Presents at New England Mortgage Expo

Norman H. Roos, chair of Robinson & Cole's Finance Practice Group and counsel to the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA), moderated the CMBA Legislative Panel "What's in Store for the Mortgage Industry 2014" at The New England Mortgage Expo on January 17, 2014, held at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Ledyard, Connecticut. The panel discussion featured speakers covering legislative activity in all six New England states. In addition Mr. Roos presented a "Connecticut Legislative Update," which examined mortgage-related legislation enacted in Connecticut in 2013 and previewed likely legislative activity that mortgage bankers can expect to see in 2014. The CMBA is a sponsor of this annual event, which features leading industry speakers, and this year drew nearly 2000 attendees from across the region.Click here to view Mr. Roos's presentation.

Norman Roos Speaks at Mortgage Servicing Compliance Forum

Norman Roos Writes Article for Hartford Courant

Norman Roos Moderates CMBA Legislative Update Seminar

Norman Roos Authors Article in the Hartford Courant

Norman Roos Moderates and Speaks at The New England Mortgage Expo

Norman Roos Quoted in Connecticut Post

Norm Roos Delivers Presentation on Electronic Recording and Mortgage Licensing

Norman Roos Talks with the Commercial Record About New Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Mortgage Disclosure Rules

Attorneys Advise Commercial Lenders on What They Need to Know

Finance Partner’s Article on SAFE Act and Truth in Lending Act Published in Hartford Courant

CFPB Issues Bulletin on Application of Compensation Rules to "Qualified Plans" - Payments to Qualified Plans Permitted

Landmark Settlement Reached with Nation’s Five Largest Residential Mortgage Loan Servicers

Norm Roos Presents Webinar on What Lenders Need to Know About Regulatory Compliance

Finance Partner Moderates at Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association Legislative Update Seminar

Bankers Want Feds to Lay Off is the Message at Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association Forum

In the fallout from the collapse of the housing market, regulators and elected officials were looking for who was responsible, but there was a problem. The marketplace had long since quickly and efficiently decimated the nondepository mortgage lending industry. As a result, “the avalanche of one-size-fits-all regulations that followed were aimed straight at banks, the institutions perhaps least responsible for the housing crash,” said Mr. Roos, who is general counsel for the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association. Congress and regulators would rather be punitive than really engage the public or the banking industry in a dialogue about how to repair the economy, the panelists agreed.

Finance Attorneys Discuss Dodd–Frank and SAFE Acts at Affordable Housing Conference

The presentation discussed the effects on affordable housing from the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act.

A Look at New Regulations for Loan Originator Compensation

Mr. Roos has advised banks, insurance companies, diversified financial service companies, and other publicly and privately held entities on many regulatory and transactional matters for more than 30 years. He has served as chair of the financial institutions and consumer law sections of the Connecticut Bar Association and currently serves as general counsel to the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association, Inc. He is the Connecticut state chair of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys.

Program Examines Impact of the Dodd Frank Act on Non-financial Businesses

Mr. Roos has advised banks, insurance companies, diversified financial service companies, and other public and private entities on many regulatory and transactional matters for more than 30 years. Mr. Roos has served as chair of the financial institutions and consumer law sections of the Connecticut Bar Association. He currently serves as general counsel to the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association, Inc. and as Connecticut state chair of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys.

Training Course Prepares Mortgage Brokers for Newly Mandated Licensing Exam

Mortgage Banking Lawyer Comments on Proposed Freeze on Foreclosures in State Courts

“No Freeze on Foreclosures in State Courts,” by Thomas B. Scheffey was published in the Connecticut Law Tribune on October 18, 2010. To read the complete article, click here.

Timeshare Financing Transactions Will Not Bear Full Brunt of Dodd-Frank Act

Looking across the changing federal regulatory landscape, Mr. Roos and Mr. Kinyon review these consumer protection laws:

• Truth-in-Lending Act and Regulation Z
  
• Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and Regulation X
  
• Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B
  
• Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act
  
• Consumer Financial Privacy (“Regulation P”), Data Security and Safeguards

To read the article, click here.

Norman H. Roos and James R. Kinyon Present on Mortgage Lending Laws

Robinson & Cole Attorney Quoted in The Commercial Record on Bank Efforts to Raise Cash

Robinson & Cole Attorneys Address Legislative Developments Before the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association

Robinson & Cole Gains Over 30 Former Thelen Attorneys in Hartford, Connecticut and New York City

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2023 Super Lawyers®

A total of 35 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island for 2023. In addition, 27 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

Appellate Group chair Linda L. Morkan and Manufacturing Industry Team chair Jeffrey J. White were named to the Top 50: 2023 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. Linda also appears on the Top 25: 2023 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list. Read more in the press release.

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.

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Super Lawyers®

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

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

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.

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.

47 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in Super Lawyers®

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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

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

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

Norm Roos Elected President of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys

Finance Team lawyer Norman H. Roos has been elected president of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA) for the 2019-2020 term. Norm was installed during the ACMA Annual Meeting on September 7, 2019 in Monterey, California. Also in attendance were Real Estate + Development Group lawyers Candace M. Cunningham and Amanda S. Eckhoff. Candace was appointed co-chair of the ACMA Title Insurance Committee. She also served as the moderator and a panelist for a program titled "The New (and Improved?) ALTA Title Policies: Are You Ready for Them?" Mandy was installed as an ACMA Fellow. Read more and view a photo in the press release. 

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

57 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020. Of the 57 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 44 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law, insurance law, and litigation-construction.

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

Norm Roos Elected President-elect of American College of Mortgage Attorneys

The American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA) has elected Finance Group lawyer Norman H. Roos to serve as its president-elect for the 2018-2019 term. Norm was installed during the ACMA's annual meeting on October 13, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. Formed in 1974, ACMA's membership consists of more than 400 lawyers in North America who are recognized leaders in the mortgage law industry. To be considered for membership, a qualified lawyer must be nominated by an ACMA Fellow and meet rigorous criteria. Read more in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Honored by Greater Hartford Legal Aid Foundation as a “Leader for Justice”

The Greater Hartford Legal Aid Foundation (GHLAF) honored Robinson+Cole during its Celebrating Leaders for Justice event at the Pond House Café in West Hartford on May 30, 2018. The event honors leaders in the legal industry who have dedicated their time, expertise, and financial resources to help Greater Hartford Legal Aid (GHLA) end poverty and fight for justice in the Greater Hartford area. 

“Robinson+Cole has been an estimable partner to GHLA since its inception in 1958, helping GHLA to provide core legal aid to hundreds of thousands of clients over those decades,” said GHLAF President Ricardo Anzaldua. “Since The Foundation's incorporation, Robinson+Cole has been a generous and consistent supporter, singlehandedly contributing over $559,000 to support GHLA's work.” Read more and view a photo in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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

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

See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

Norm Roos Elected Treasurer of American College of Mortgage Attorneys

The American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA) has elected Norman H. Roos to serve as its treasurer for the coming year. Mr. Roos was installed at the ACMA's annual meeting on September 16, 2017. In the laddered leadership structure of the ACMA, he will be elected president-elect at next year’s annual meeting, followed by president at the succeeding annual meeting.

Read more in the press release.

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.

Norm Roos Elected Secretary of American College of Mortgage Attorneys

The American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA) has elected Norman H. Roos to serve as its secretary for the coming year. Mr. Roos was installed at the ACMA's annual meeting on September 24, 2016. In the laddered leadership structure of the ACMA, he will be elected treasurer at next year’s annual meeting, followed by president-elect, and president at the succeeding annual meetings.

Read more in the press release.

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.

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.

Greater Hartford Legal Aid Foundation Recognizes Robinson+Cole for a Century of Support

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.

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."

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.

Robinson & Cole Attorney Norman Roos Receives Inaugural NEMBC Hall of Fame Award

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

• Bruce B. Barth, Hartford Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Lawyer of the Year
• Dennis C. Cavanaugh, Hartford Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year
• Michael R. Enright, Hartford Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year
• Richard A. Krantz, Stamford Securities Regulation Lawyer of the Year
• Dwight H. Merriam, Hartford Litigation - Land Use & Zoning Lawyer of the Year
• Earl W. Phillips, Jr., Hartford Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year
• Kathleen M. Porter, Boston Information Technology Law Lawyer of the Year
• Norman H. Roos, Hartford Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year
• Robert H. Smith, Jr., Hartford Litigation - Trusts & Estates Lawyer of the Year
• James A. Wade, Hartford Litigation - Antitrust Lawyer of the Year

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."