Practice Areas
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
We are forceful, tough, and cost-effective advocates, and we routinely litigate cases in federal and state courts and administrative bodies in New York and Connecticut involving a range of subjects. We have acted as counsel in complex commercial cases, contracts and business disputes, personal injury matters, employment-related disputes, insurance coverage, insurance defense, mass torts and toxic torts (including NYCAL/asbestos, benzene, and other exposures), risk control and other matters.
Business and Planning Advisory
We represent businesses including emerging companies and start-ups in all aspects of business law, including…
Employment Law
We advise individual and business clients on an array of employment issues, including severance negotiations, severance/separation agreements, restrictive covenants (including non-competes, confidentiality, non-disparagement, and non-solicitation provisions), restricted stock and restricted share issues, employee investigations and discipline, unpaid wages and other wage disputes, U-4 and “dirty” U-5 forms.
Insurance Law
Our attorneys have been involved with all aspects of Insurance Law for many years. We have represented domestic, London market, and other overseas insurers and their insureds in complex matters throughout the United States. Our practice involves all aspects of the insurance industry and includes both litigated and non-litigated matters, including as follows:
Crisis Management
When faced with a sudden or emerging event that gives rise to significant legal, financial, or public relations exposure, individuals and corporate management need an advisor they can trust to handle and coordinate all aspects of the crisis, whether it stems from internal or external events.
Electronic Information Advisory and E-Discovery Management
We proactively help our clients manage the legal risks and costs associated with retention, and when necessary, navigation, collection, review and production of relevant portions of the enormous mass of electronically stored information created.
Education Law and School Law
Our Education and School Law practice area involves the complex and unique challenges and difficulties facing students, parents, educators and administrators in a world that is far more complex than it was even a few years ago.
Estate Planning and Probate Practice
Our attorneys will help you protect and preserve your family’s assets, plan for the future and successfully navigate probate and surrogates’ courts. Whether you have a large, complex estate or a simple one, our attorneys are thorough and thoughtful and will guide you through the process from decision-making to finalization of your full-suite of applicable estate planning documents.
Real Estate Services
Whether you are relocating, trading up, refinancing, buying your first home or downsizing, our attorneys will work diligently to expedite your transaction while protecting your interests and addressing any unique concerns.