Andrew DePeau, Tom Donlon and Evan Seeman Present at CBA's 2021 Connecticut Legal Conference

Robinson+Cole's Andrew A. DePeau, Thomas J. Donlon, and Evan J. Seeman were all presenters during the Connecticut Bar Association's 2021 Connecticut Legal Conference, the largest annual gathering of legal professionals in the state.

Andrew co-presented the session, "Commercial Law and Bankruptcy: The Year in Review," which addressed recent case law in commercial litigation, consumer bankruptcy, and business bankruptcy.

Tom served as moderator for the session, "The Appealing Road to Ethical Ruin." The program covered ethical pitfalls and issues related to modern appellate practice in the context of a series of scenarios—some hypothetical, some real with panelists Justice Ecker of the Connecticut Supreme Court and Dean Jennifer Brown of Quinnipiac Law School. Tom serves as co-chair of the CBA’s Appellate Advocacy Section, which presented the session.

Evan co-presented the session, "The Top 10 Things Every Lawyer Should Know about Land Use Law." This session provided insights about land use law and how land use can impact private property rights. Evan serves as the Legislative Liaison for the CBA’s Planning & Zoning Section. 

Tom Donlon Quoted in Recent Article on Covid-19 and Cruise Ships

Business Litigation Group lawyer Tom Donlon was quoted in the March 26, 2020 NU Property & Casualty 360 story “Cruise ship insurers: Staying afloat in COVID-19’s wake.” The article points out that the $45-billion cruise ship industry is at the forefront of the coronavirus crisis, highlighting the insurance vulnerability that cruise ship operators face and addresses the impact of maritime law on potential claims by passengers from outbreaks on cruise ships. Tom, a former Coast Guard officer, was quoted regarding the possible effect of provisions in a passenger’s ticket purchase agreement: “The contract may place limitations on recovery and may limit the scope of jurisdictions in which one can recover.” To read the full article, click here. 

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

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

Firm Lawyers Contribute to CBA's Appellate Advocacy Institute

Several members of Robinson+Cole's Appellate Practice Group recently contributed to the Connecticut Bar Association's (CBA) Appellate Advocacy Institute, an intensive two-day CLE program aimed at sharpening practitioner's appellate advocacy skills. Linda Morkan and Denis O'Malley, joined by Jeff Babbin of Wiggin & Dana, sat on a panel entitled "The Road to Appellate Review: How and When Your Case Can Get a Second (or Third) Look." Linda and Denis discussed drafting effective petitions for certification to the Connecticut Supreme Court - Linda drawing on her extensive experience as an appellate practitioner in Connecticut and Denis drawing on his recent experience as a clerk for the Court. Thomas Donlon, who serve as co-chair of the CBA's Appellate Advocacy Section, helped plan the Appellate Advocacy Institute. Jeff White also served as a faculty member at the Institute.

Robinson+Cole Hosts Connecticut’s Chief Justice

On March 20, 2019, the Connecticut Bar Association’s Appellate Advocacy Section held an informal meeting with Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Robinson at the firm’s Hartford Office. Business Litigation Group lawyer Thomas J. Donlon, Section Co-Chair, arranged for Robinson+Cole to host the meeting, one of a series for which the Section invites Justices and Judges to discuss issues of concern to the bench and bar. Chief Justice Robinson offered thoughtful and engaging comments on an array of matters facing the Court. He expressed particular concern over the issue of implicit bias, challenging the attorneys to constantly monitor their own conduct. Chief Justice Robinson also spoke of the importance of appellate advocates working closely with trial attorneys, not only to share their expertise but also to insure a proper record is made at trial. He noted that often an issue is raised on appeal, but the failure to preserve below requires the court to reject it. A Q&A  session with Section members followed, and included discussion of the Supreme Court’s new procedure for inviting amicus briefs and the public’s response to high-profile decisions. 

Robinson+Cole Hosts CBA Appellate Advocacy Section Meeting Featuring Judge Elgo

The firm hosted a meeting of the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) Appellate Advocacy Section in the Hartford office on November 28, 2018. The meeting featured an informal discussion with Judge Nina F. Elgo of the Connecticut Appellate Court. Judge Elgo, who is a first generation Filipino-American, was the first Asian-Pacific American appointed to the Connecticut Appellate Court in 2017. Judge Elgo led a lively discussion of the issues facing the Appellate Court, particularly problems with how attorneys prepare briefs and present oral arguments. The meeting was coordinated by Appellate Team member Thomas J. Donlon. Tom currently serves as co-chair of the CBA Appellate Advocacy Section.

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.

Tom Donlon Contributes to ABA Section of Litigation Publication

Business Litigation Group lawyer Thomas J. Donlon made two contributions to the Summer 2018 issue of Litigation News, a publication of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Litigation. The News reprinted Mr. Donlon's latest Silly Lawyer Tricks column from the Appellate Practice Journal, a publication of the section’s Appellate Practice Committee, which is a continuing series on “real mistakes and misdeeds by real lawyers on appeal.” The column reports on court opinions and covers mistakes real appellate attorneys have made over the past four years. In addition, Mr. Donon was quoted in the Litigation News article entitled “Appellate Review Allowed Despite Failure To Preserve Issue Below,” where he extensively addressed the Third Circuit’s distinction between waiver and forfeiture of an issue on appeal. The goal of Litigation News is to advance the art of advocacy by informing litigators of Section activities and news of professional interest

Tom Donlon's Series of Articles Receives ABA Award

The ABA's Section of Litigation presented awards for the best publications of the past year at its Annual Editors Symposium, held on October 15, 2017. Business Litigation Group lawyer Thomas J. Donlon's columns, "Silly Lawyer Tricks," which appear in the quarterly Appellate Practice journal, received a special award for the "Best Article Series" of any of the Litigation Section's publications. Silly Lawyer Tricks discusses actual appellate cases in which a lawyer's error has negatively affected the outcome. In making the award, the section officer noted that Mr. Donlon's articles regularly receive the highest number of opening clicks from section members. 

Tom Donlon's Latest Column Published in ABA Journal

The Summer 2017 issue of  the ABA’s Appellate Practice contains the latest "Silly Lawyer Tricks" column by Business Litigation Group lawyer Thomas J.  Donlon. Mr. Donlon's  column, published quarterly, discusses actual appellate cases where attorneys' errors have affected the outcome. It is now entering its third year, with no shortage of examples from which good lawyers can learn. The most recent article includes cases where lawyers were sanctioned for appealing a case based on a knowingly false claim, the dismissal of an appeal for failing to file a brief (after two extensions of time), and a decision in which the appellate court found the controlling contract provision itself, after both sides had been arguing the wrong provision since the trial began. Click here to view a copy of the article. 

Tom Donlon Publishes Two Articles for ABA Journal

The ABA’s Winter 2017 Appellate Practice Journal contains two separate articles by Thomas J. Donlon. The first, “Obtaining ABA Amicus Support For Your Appeal,” describes the process that appellate attorneys must follow to have the ABA file an amicus curiae brief in support of their position. As the ABA is a national organization with a diverse membership, there are several layers to the process to ensure the position taken is broadly supported across that organization. As co-chair of the ABA Section of Litigation’s Amicus Curiae Briefs Committee, Mr. Donlon is responsible for guiding section members through this often cumbersome process. Based on that experience, the article provides a basic “how to” summary for practitioners. Click here to view the article.

The second article is the latest iteration of Mr. Donlon’s regular column, “Silly Lawyer Tricks,” which reports on mistakes made by real attorneys in real appeals. The column has appeared in each issue of Appellate Practice Journal for the past two years. Click here to read the current column.

Tom Donlon's ABA Column Is Among the Most Read

At a recent ABA Section of Litigation meeting, the Appellate Practice Journal received an award for the highest click rate of any section publication. Business Litigation Group lawyer Thomas J. Donlon’s "Silly Lawyer Tricks" column in the journal played a major role in winning that award. In fact, for the 2015–2016 year, three of Mr. Donlon's columns were in the top ten articles of all Section of Litigation publications. The chair of the Appellate Practice Committee thanked Mr. Donlon at the meeting for his contribution to the journal winning the award. "Silly Lawyer Tricks," which appears quarterly and has been reprinted regularly in the ABA’s Litigation News, reports on mistakes made by actual attorneys in real appellate cases. Mr. Donlon serves as co-chair of the ABA Section of Litigation Amicus Curiae Briefs Committee and as vice-chair of the Appellate Practice Committee.

Tom Donlon’s Column Appears in ABA Litigation News

Thomas J. Donlon's column, entitled "Silly Lawyer Tricks," has been picked up and reprinted in the ABA's Litigation News, which is distributed to all members of the Section of Litigation. The column, which is now a regular feature in the quarterly ABA's Appellate Practice Journal, reports on mistakes made by actual lawyers during appeals. Each of Mr. Donlon's columns for 2016 have been selected to receive wider dissemination, joining the four or five articles reprinted monthly in Litigation News. The most recent column covers cases ranging from the fallout of far-fetched claims that an accident with a cow on the road fell under a state's health care safety provisions to a personally costly incident involving sanctions against an attorney for over $160,000. Please click here to view a copy of the column. 

Initially intended as a single article, the favorable response from readers to "Silly Lawyer Tricks,"—and the apparently never-ending examples of attorney mistakes on appeal—led to a regular column. The selection to be more widely distributed by the ABA proves the interest in such cases is not limited to appellate practitioners.

Mr. Donlon is a business litigation lawyer in the firm's Stamford office. A former co-chair of the ABA Section of Litigation's Appellate Practice Committee, he was recently reappointed co-chair of the section's Amicus Curiae Briefs Committee.

Robinson+ Cole Is Supporting Sponsor of Spotlight Soirée

Robinson+Cole was a supporting sponsor of Spotlight Soirée, The Palace Theatre's annual gala and largest fundraiser, in Stamford, Connecticut, on March 31, 2016. The program began with the 2016 Arts Ovation Award, presented to RFR Realty for its generous contributions to both the community of Stamford and to the arts. The featured entertainment for the evening was Ben Vereen, who performed his one-man show "Steppin' Out with Ben Vereen." Additionally, a local troupe of dancers entertained at the cocktail party and later performed an interpretive dance onstage. Proceeds from the gala benefit The Palace Theatre and its arts education programs, providing children and teens the opportunity to express themselves through music, dance, drama, and playwriting as well helping them learn life success skills.

Eric M. Kogan, chair of the Business Transactions Group, was Robinson+Cole's primary organizer for the Spotlight Soirée, which the firm sponsors every year. He, along with business litigation lawyer Thomas J. Donlon, were in attendance. Mr. Kogan is a member of the Stamford Center for the Arts' Board of Directors.

Tom Donlon's Column Reprinted in ABA's Litigation News

For the past year, Thomas J. Donlon, a Business Litigation Group lawyer in the firm's Stamford office, has been publishing a regular column in the ABA Appellate Practice Journal entitled "Silly Lawyer Tricks." The column reports on actual cases where mistakes by appellate lawyers have caused bad results for the lawyers and their clients. His latest column from the Winter 2016 issue was selected to be reprinted in Litigation News, which is distributed to all members of the ABA Section of Litigation (over 40,000 lawyers). The column reports on different instances where appellate lawyers were personally sanctioned for their conduct: one for making "utterly frivolous" arguments in a series of appeals of foreclosure actions; another for misrepresenting the trial court's ruling and disrespecting the court's orders (in an appeal of an earlier sanctions award), and a third for a brief that the appellate court said was both "unintelligible" on the merits and vitriolic in speaking about the appellate court itself. Mr. Donlon's columns reveal there is a constant stream of cases where lawyers specifically are called out for their misconduct before appellate courts. To read the latest installment, click here to view a copy of the article.

Mr. Donlon presently serves as co-chair of the ABA Amicus Briefs Committee and as a vice chair of the Appellate Practice Committee.

Tom Donlon Column Appears in ABA Appellate Practice Journal

Business litigation lawyer Thomas J. Donlon of the Stamford office published his latest "Silly Lawyer Tricks" column in the Fall 2015 issue of the ABA Appellate Practice Journal. The regular column reports on actual cases where mistakes by appellate lawyers have resulted in bad results for the lawyers and their clients. The latest column highlights in one case a lawyer who, in an unsuccessful effort to increase his own attorney's fees, argued that the trial court awarded his clients too much money, and in another case, a lawyer whose claim that the mistakes in his second "corrected" brief were excusable because he was a sole practitioner with limited resources only resulted in its rejection by the court. To read about these and other bad appellate lawyers, click here to view a copy of the article.

Mr. Donlon presently serves as co-chair of the ABA Amicus Briefs Committee and as a vice chair of the Appellate Practice Committee.

Tom Donlon Begins New Column in ABA Appellate Practice Journal

Business litigation lawyer Thomas J. Donlon of the Stamford office published his initial column in the Summer 2015 issue of the ABA Appellate Practice Journal. The column, entitled "Silly Lawyer Tricks," reports on actual cases where mistakes by appellate attorneys have resulted in bad results for the attorneys and their clients. The column, which will be a regular feature of the journal going forward, shares examples from appellate courts across the country so that readers can learn from the mistakes of others. Click here to view the article.

Mr. Donlon presently serves as co-chair of the ABA Amicus Briefs Committee and as a vice chair of the Appellate Practice Committee.

Robinson+Cole Wins Patent Case in District of Delaware

Business litigation lawyers Brian E. Moran, Thomas J. Donlon, and Jona Kim obtained summary judgment of noninfringement as to two patents, excluded plaintiffs' damage study on Daubert grounds, and defeated plaintiffs' summary judgment motion seeking to preclude our client's inequitable conduct counterclaims. The Robinson+Cole team also succeeded in obtaining summary judgment on willful infringement and induced infringement, thereby significantly limiting any potential damages. Earlier in the case, the plaintiffs were forced to drop another patent following a favorable Markman claim construction ruling. The case is Helios Software LLC, et al. v. Awareness Technologies Inc., et al., C.A. No. 11-1259-LPS (D. Del.).

Tom Donlon Publishes Article on Trial Strategies for Winning Appeals

Business litigation attorney Thomas J. Donlon of the Stamford office published an article in the Winter 2015 issue of the ABA Appellate Practice Journal. Mr. Donlon presently serves as vice chair of the Appellate Practice Committee and co-chair of the ABA Amicus Briefs Committee. His article, entitled "Winning Your Appeal At Trial," discusses how attention to appellate issues from the earliest stages of a case, continuing through trial, can lead to better outcomes on appeal. Waiting until the trial is over to begin thinking about an appeal often leads to an adverse appellate decision. Click here to view a copy of the article.

Tom Donlon Appointed ABA Committee Co-chair

Stamford business litigation lawyer Thomas J. Donlon has been appointed co-chair of the Amicus Curiae Briefs Committee of the ABA Section of Litigation. The committee reviews all requests that the Section of Litigation file amicus briefs in any litigation in federal and state courts across the country. It also coordinates the preparation of briefs after filing is authorized. Last year, the committee was responsible for overseeing more than a dozen amicus briefs in the U.S. Supreme Court alone. Mr. Donlon previously served as co-chair of the Appellate Practice Committee. He authored an article in the Summer 2014 issue of the Appellate Practice Journal on an appellate advocacy program that the committee presented to the Section of Litigation Annual Conference last spring.

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

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

Robinson+Cole's Appellate Group Wins Connecticut Law Tribune's Litigation Department of the Year Award

The Connecticut Law Tribune recently honored Robinson+Cole's Appellate Group with its 2014 Litigation Department of the Year Award in the Appellate category. The recognition is a result of a group that has worked together as a team, showcased its depth of experience, and broadened its client base. In fact, the Appellate Team has nationwide experience, handling cases throughout the country.

Tom Donlon Participates in CLE Panel Discussion at National ABA Conference

Thomas J. Donlon, Business Litigation and Appellate Team lawyer in the Stamford office, served as part of a CLE panel at the recent American Bar Association's (ABA) Section of Litigation Annual Conference, held on April 11, 2014, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The program, "For the Record from Start to Finish," addressed the importance of focusing on preserving appellate issues at the trial stage. Two other experienced appellate practitioners joined in discussing the various points during trial proceedings, from preparing initial pleadings through post-trial motions, where potential appellate issues must be recognized and steps taken to protect the record. The panel addressed how trial lawyers who focus on winning a case can take advantage of appellate lawyers' expertise to ensure the case is not later lost on appeal. Click here to view Mr. Donlon with the moderator and other panelists.

Mr. Donlon presently serves as vice chair of the ABA's Appellate Practice Committee as well as a member of the Section of Litigation's Book Development Board.

Tom Donlon Appointed to New Position with ABA's Section of Litigation

Appellate Team Lawyer Participates in ABA Ethics Panel

Thomas Donlon Comments in Litigation News on the Dangers of Appealing an Attorney’s Fee Award

ABA Title Insurance Litigation Committee Publishes Article by Robinson & Cole Attorney

Appellate Attorneys Author Chapters in The Appellate Practice Compendium

Appellate Attorney's Article Published in American Bar Association Newsletter

Attorney's Article Selected to Help Train Judges on Judicial Ethics

Mock Argument Examines Potential Gender Influence on Decision Making

Court of Claims Adds $100 Million for Eminent Domain Taking

In addition to Mr. Clasen, the Robinson & Cole team included Dwight H. Merriam, Thomas J. Donlon, and Sue E. Silverman. “Court Adds $100 Million for Eminent Domain Taking” by Joel Stashenko appeared in the New York Law Journal on July 8, 2010.

Thomas J. Donlon Appointed Cochair of the ABA Appellate Committee

Robinson & Cole Attorney Writes Second Article Published in Connecticut Lawyer

Robinson & Cole Attorney Publishes Article on Judicial Disqualification

Robinson & Cole Attorney Receives ABA Award

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.

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.

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.

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.

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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

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

See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

A total of 51 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2016. The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.

In addition, 23 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here.

See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

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.

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.