Litigation

January 26, 2023 Carmody’s Litigation team is named to The BTI Consulting Group’s ‘Litigation Standout List 2023.’ BTI’s list, featuring some of the largest law firms in the US and internationally, is based on research where ‘top legal decision makers identify the firms best suited to meet their most pressing litigation needs.’ Commenting
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New Haven, Connecticut, January 6, 2023 — Carmody has elected three of its lawyers to the partnership effective January 1, 2023. Commenting on the promotion of the new partners, Managing Partner Rick Street said: “Stephanie, Janie and Tamara are all dedicated, smart lawyers who have made significant contributions to the
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Carmody is pleased to announce that The Honorable Salvatore C. Agati (Ret.) has been selected to serve as a panelist for the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The AAA is a not-for-profit organization focused on providing alternative dispute resolution services to individuals and organizations who wish to resolve conflicts out of
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On November 4, Jason Gagnon, Amanda Nugent and Jim Robertson will participate in the Connecticut Bar Association’s symposium on professionalism. About the Program:   A symposium developed by the CBA Standing Committee on Professionalism to bring together members of the bench and bar in a collaborative effort to identify and discuss
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Carmody has elected five of its lawyers to the partnership effective January 1, 2022. Commenting on the promotion of the new partners, Managing Partner Rick Street said: “All five of these talented lawyers have made significant contributions to the firm and their communities. Every day these attorneys are steadfast in
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Carmody  welcomes six new associate attorneys to the firm, demonstrating the firm’s continued growth across its offices and practices. Gideon Asemnor (New Haven) joins the firm’s Litigation practice. Before joining Carmody, Gideon practiced in the areas of professional liability, construction law, product liability, and commercial litigation at a firm in
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Chief United States District Judge Stefan R. Underhill has appointed Carmody Partner Gary Klein to serve on the Merit Selection Panel to assist with selecting the next United States Magistrate Judge for the District of Connecticut. The Panel will review applications to fill the position that United States District Judge
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Attorney Gary Klein of Stamford, Connecticut has been appointed to a four-year term on the Connecticut Commission on Judicial Compensation by Connecticut Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk). The Commission on Judicial Compensation is a bipartisan commission tasked to evaluate the proper compensation for Connecticut’s judicial officers and issue findings
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On April 10, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont issued Executive Order No. 7X, detailed here, which instituted a moratorium on residential evictions and summary process actions until July 1, 2020. The Governor’s Order did not apply to commercial eviction proceedings. While a commercial landlord was permitted to serve a notice to
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Dear Clients and Friends, Our team of business, real estate, and litigation lawyers are available to answer your questions about some of the most pressing COVID-19 contract and insurance issues faced by our business clients. Our lawyers are using WebEx and Zoom to counsel clients, negotiate transactions, and try to
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Dear Clients and Friends, Governor Lamont and the Connecticut District and State courts have issued orders modifying court operations and certain deadlines and time limitations that may affect your practice. Here’s a brief summary: Executive Order 7G issued 3/19/20: This order suspends filing deadlines, certain statutes of limitations, and other
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Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP has elected Richard L. Street as the firm’s Managing Partner, effective February 1, 2020. Previously, Rick has served as Assistant Managing Partner of the firm and as Practice Group Leader of the firm’s litigation group. Outgoing Managing Partner Ann Zucker said, “Rick has a
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Douglas C. Mintz, of Redding Connecticut, has joined Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, as a Partner in the the firm’s Litigation group and a member of its Alternative Dispute Resolution practice area. Attorney Mintz announced his retirement from the bench in December. He was appointed to the Court in
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