Christopher Hug

Christopher J. Hug

Partner

Christopher J. Hug

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Chris Hug focuses exclusively on dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation, and  litigation. He handles a range of disputes, with a focus on those arising in construction, commercial lending, commercial contract, municipal contracting, trusts and probate, and insurance contexts. He has more than three decades of experience as a trial lawyer, and he practices in both Connecticut federal and state courts as well as in the Southern District of New York.

    Business Litigation

    Chris represents various private and public entities in business disputes.  He is particularly experienced at handling disputes that involve commercial transactions, system failure analysis, manufacturing and/or processing defects, environmental issues, financial disputes, and creditors' rights. Chris’s cases typically involve the coordination of multiple experts. His most recent experiences include shareholder disputes, Freedom of Information disputes, First Amendment issues, software/hardware installation and design contracts, manufacturing defects, boiler design and installation, wastewater treatment plant disputes, foreclosure, and lender liability defense.

    Probate Litigation

    Chris also has a very active probate litigation caseload. He represents institutions and individuals, healthcare providers, charities, and various beneficiaries in disputes in probate and courts of general jurisdiction. Typical cases include: will contests, instrument interpretation, breach of fiduciary duty, accountings, conservatorship appointments and representation, heir determination and psychiatric commitment hearings.

    He participated as a member of the Connecticut Probate Practice Book Advisory Committee and assisted in drafting the new Rules of Practice for Connecticut Probate Courts, effective July 1, 2013. He has appeared as a faculty member describing and explaining various aspects of probate law to the Connecticut Probate Judges and Connecticut Bar industry groups. Chris is a senior adjunct professor of law at Western New England University School of Law, where he has taught a course on probate litigation since 2007.

    Construction Litigation

    Since shortly after joining the firm in 1989, Chris has had an active construction litigation practice and has experience in many different areas.  Chris represents owners, contractors, engineers, and  property insurers in disputes arising from the construction of various projects, such as schools, laboratories, energy plants, industrial and commercial buildings, nuclear power, athletic facilities, wastewater treatment, and landfills. He is well-versed in industry contracts and specialized damages claims, including, but not limited to, loss of productivity claims.

    He is a member of the American Bar Association Forum on the Construction Industry and Connecticut Bar Association Construction Law Section.

    Insurance Litigation

    Chris represents insurers in large-loss property insurance disputes, particularly as it relates to heavy engineering and physical damages. He also represents insurers in commercial general liability disputes arising out of defective construction, design, and workmanship. He has represented insurers in connection with natural disasters such as hurricanes, and major construction projects. 

     

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

        Business Litigation

      • Represent co-owner in shareholder dispute.

      • Conducted two-week arbitration of environmental claims, employment claims, CUTPA claims, and breach of contract claims arising out of the sale of a scrap metal processing facility.

      • Representation of the solid waste authority in administrative disputes concerning disposal of solid waste.

      • Successfully contested commercial foreclosure for national investment company. 

      • Successfully represented a global provider of mobile solutions in a contract claim.  

      • Represented commercial lender in defense of Retail Installment Sales Financing Act (RISFA)/UCC claims in connection with creditor's rights, specifically, lending and repossession practices. Handled replevin matters relating to equipment financing or leasing. In many instances, our firm assists the creditor utilizing Connecticut’s prejudgment remedy procedure, which allows the creditor to seize the equipment first, and prove-up their right to the equipment in a later court proceeding. Such procedure often leads to timely and favorable results.

      • Serve as expert in professional liability dispute.

        • Probate Litigation

      • Successfully defended will against undue influence and incapacity claims. 

      • Successfully represented a Connecticut-based tree service company in a Trust language construction action.

      • Successfully defended individual’s estate plan concerning health care and financial management in the event of incapacity.

      • Successfully obtained conservator for patient who suffered a traumatic brain injury. 

      • Counsel and represent fiduciary concerning investment choices.

      • Serve as temporary administrator, guardian ad litem, and other court appointments.

        • Construction Litigation

      • Represented the contractor hired to decommission the Connecticut Yankee nuclear power plant, in a dispute over how to address contamination at the site. 

      • Successfully defended a construction company against a loss of productivity claim concerning a school construction project. 

      • Prosecution and defense of delay claim in a high-rise condominium complex.

      • Defense of municipal owner in litigation over construction of a landfill.

      • Defense of construction claim related to lateral support wall at a university athletic facility.

      • Successful bid protest defense of school construction project.

      • Defense of general contractor in large HVAC dispute at large laboratory facility.

      • Represented a wastewater treatment facility in arbitration of claims related to faulty design and construction of energy recovery reuse facility against engineering procurement and construction contractor. 

        • Insurance Litigation

      • Representation of insurer against claimant for extensive property loss. Claim involved separating water versus flood damage, damages versus betterment, and pricing issues.

      • Defense of insurer against claimant for demolition and hazardous materials remediation costs. Claim involved extensive overcharging.

      • Defense of insurer concerning $80 million coverage issue related to a deep rock tunnel built 100 meters underground through difficult geological conditions. The case involved issues relating to design defects, workmanship, and remedial costs as well as experts in tunnel boring, grouting, hazardous chemicals, and construction engineering/management.

      • Defense of numerous Katrina-related insurance and construction issues in New Orleans.

      • Representation of an insurance company and its insured to liquidate $100 million in claims from approximately 70 claims against insured. Through mediation, the $100 million in claims was reduced to approximately $20 million and 100 percent of cases settled out of court.

      • Representation of insurer in defense of litigation from construction defects from the "Big Dig" project in Boston. Specifically, the matter involved the failed installation of an underwater tunnel segment, resulting in flooding and movement of a large concrete tunnel segment. The issues included both design and workmanship concerns.

      • Successfully represented an insured party accused of providing defective architectural stone masonry.

      • Negotiated favorable settlement on behalf of an insurer, in a case involving coverage following water damage at an apartment complex which was under construction. 

      • Defense of insurer in arbitration and state court proceedings in Florida for $300 million property damage, business interruption, and consequential damage claim brought by owners of Miami Beach resort because of Hurricane Andrew.

        • Other Experiences

      • Appointed fiduciary to handle estate of public figure. 

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    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      American Bar Association
      Business Law Section (1992 - present)
      Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (1992 - present)
      Forum on the Construction Industry (1996 - present)

      Connecticut Bar Association
      Construction Law Section (1996 - present)

      Connecticut Construction Industry Association (1997 - present)

      Associated General Contractors of America (1997 - present)

      Construction Institute (2003 - present)

      Hartford County Bar Association
      Board of Directors (2017 - present)
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Connecticut Bar Foundation, James W. Cooper Fellow, 2013

      Robinson+Cole Mentor of the Year Award Recipient, 2021

      Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Litigation-Construction for 2022.

    • Community Involvement

      Community Involvement

      Connecticut Swimming, Inc.
      General Chair of the Board of Directors (2010 - 2012)
      Vice Chair of the Board of Directors (2006 - 2010)
  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "Exploring Unsupervised Probate," a symposium presented by the Connecticut Bar Foundation James W. Cooper Fellows and the Quinnipiac Probate Law Journal (4/20/2018)
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        • Exploring Unsupervised Probate

        "Exploring Unsupervised Probate," presented by Christopher J. Hug, a symposium presented by the Connecticut Bar Foundation James W. Cooper Fellows and the Quinnipiac Probate Law Journal (4/20/2018)

        Mr. Hug was among the panelists in a panel that included academics, judges, and practitioners from Connecticut as well as states that have adopted unsupervised probate. From their diverse perspectives, the panelists examined the pros and cons of giving beneficiaries the ability to opt out of a court-supervised estate settlement. They also considered the experiences of states that have adopted some form of unsupervised probate in the settlement of decedents’ estates.


      "Discovery in Probate Courts and Hearing Management Conferences," at the joint meeting of the Connecticut Bar Association and Connecticut Probate Assembly. (11/29/2017)

      "Rules of Evidence in Probate," at the Connecticut Legal Conference, held at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford (6/12/2017)
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        • Rules of Evidence in Probate

        "Rules of Evidence in Probate," presented by Christopher J. Hug, at the Connecticut Legal Conference, held at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford (6/12/2017)

        Mr. Hug was among the speakers for a seminar on the rules of evidence in probate, where he discussed common and unique evidentiary issues in probate proceedings. 


      "Rules of Evidence and Hearing Management Conferences," co-presented with Edward J. Heath, at Hot Topics in Probate Court CLE in Cromwell, Connecticut (12/2/2015)
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        • Rules of Evidence and Hearing Management Conferences

        "Rules of Evidence and Hearing Management Conferences," co-presented by Edward J. Heath and Christopher J. Hug, at Hot Topics in Probate Court CLE in Cromwell, Connecticut (12/2/2015)

        This was a joint meeting of the Judicial Assembly and CBA, and nearly all of the state's probate judges and many private practitioners were in attendance.


      "Workshop on Rules for Contested Hearings," at the Probate Judges Institute, at Central Connecticut State University. (3/19/2013)
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        • Workshop on Rules for Contested Hearings

        "Workshop on Rules for Contested Hearings," presented by Christopher J. Hug, at the Probate Judges Institute, at Central Connecticut State University. (3/19/2013)

        Mr. Hug's workshop covered the new Probate Rules relating to will contests, instrument construction, removal, and many other types of contested proceedings in Connecticut's Probate Courts.


    • News

      R+C in the News

      • July 30, 2021

        Robinson+Cole Presents Annual Awards for Outstanding Contributions

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          Robinson+Cole Presents Annual Awards for Outstanding Contributions

          On July 29, 2021, Robinson+Cole recognized 14 lawyers and staff members for their pro bono work, mentoring, community service and efforts to promote a diverse and inclusive work environment as part of the firm's annual awards. The Pro Bono Award is presented by the firm’s Pro Bono Committee and honors individuals for their outstanding commitment to Robinson+Cole’s pro bono initiative. This year’s honorees were Charles E. Janson, Choity R. Khan and paralegal Albina Yaikbaeva. The Robinson+Cole Mentor of the Year Award recognizes outstanding guidance, support, and encouragement of fellow lawyers and staff in their pursuit of professional growth. This year’s award was presented to IT Services Manager Joel M. Easley, Katherine M. Fix, Dana M. Horton and Christopher J. Hug. In addition, Linn F. Freedman, Jennifer L. Shanley and Business Center Specialist Sandra M. Strate were all recognized with the Community Service Award for their continued volunteerism. Lastly, Robinson+Cole's Diversity and Inclusion Awardees Lisa B. Andrzejewski, Dan A. Brody, Chief Marketing Officer Gina L. Carriuolo and John B. Lynch, Jr. were honored for their ongoing dedication and support of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

      • October 24, 2018

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Attend Interval House's Annual Breakfast With Champions

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Attend Interval House's Annual Breakfast With Champions

          Business Litigation Group lawyers Kelly Frye Barnett, Dan A. Brody, Eric D. Daniels, Christopher J. Hug, and Je'Quana S. Orr; Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyers Peter R. Knight and Robert S. Melvin; and Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Denis J. O'Malley all attended the 2018 Breakfast With Champions on October 17, 2018 at the Riverview in Simsbury, Connecticut. Presented by Interval House, Connecticut's largest domestic violence intervention and prevention agency, the annual awareness-raising event recognizes extraordinary men and women who work in the cause against domestic violence. This year, Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen was presented with the 6th Annual Breakfast with Champions Award for his longtime dedication as a private citizen and public official to end domestic violence. View a photo from the event.

           

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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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      • April 24, 2018

        Chris Hug Offers Insight on Exploring Unsupervised Probate

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          Chris Hug Offers Insight on Exploring Unsupervised Probate

          Probate Litigation team member Christopher J. Hug was among the panelists presenting on “Exploring Unsupervised Probate” during a symposium presented by the Connecticut Bar Foundation James W. Cooper Fellows and the Quinnipiac Probate Law Journal. The event was held on April 20,  2018 at Quinnipiac University School of Law in North Haven, CT. The panel included academics, judges, and practitioners from Connecticut as well as states that have adopted unsupervised probate. From their diverse perspectives, the panelists examined the pros and cons of giving beneficiaries the ability to opt out of a court-supervised estate settlement. They also considered the experiences of states that have adopted some form of unsupervised probate in the settlement of decedents’ estates.

      • June 13, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Present at 2017 Connecticut Legal Conference

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Present at 2017 Connecticut Legal Conference

          Business Litigation Group lawyer Christopher J. Hug and Construction Group lawyer Martin A. Onorato presented at the Connecticut Legal Conference, held on June 12, 2017, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. Mr. Hug was among the speakers for the seminar on the “Rules of Evidence in Probate,” where he discussed common and unique evidentiary issues in probate proceedings. Mr. Onorato served as a panelist for the “Construction Law Year in Review” program that gave an overview of significant new developments, such as changing law, legislative initiatives, and recent statutory enactments. The Connecticut Bar Association presented the conference, which offered over 40 CLE seminars, from advanced negotiations and ethics to legal technology and business law.

      • December 15, 2015

        Hartford Lawyers Participate in CBA/Probate Judicial Joint Meeting

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          Hartford Lawyers Participate in CBA/Probate Judicial Joint Meeting

          Hartford lawyers Christopher J. Hug, Edward J. Heath, and Kelley Galica Peck presented at the Probate Judicial Assembly and CBA joint meeting in Cromwell, Connecticut, on December 2, 2015. Because the Judicial Assembly and CBA co-sponsored the event, nearly all of the state's probate judges and many private practitioners were in attendance. In all, there were over 300 attendees. Asked by court leadership to present at the meeting, Mr. Hug and Mr. Heath discussed effective hearing management conferences and critical evidentiary issues in contested probate matters, and Ms. Peck spoke on the topic of insolvent estates. Only three other practitioners presented during the daylong seminar.

          Mr. Hug, Mr. Heath, and Ms. Peck frequently speak at educational seminars for the probate judges and bar.

      • April 23, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Successfully Defends Connecticut Municipality in Construction Contract Case

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          Robinson+Cole Successfully Defends Connecticut Municipality in Construction Contract Case

          Robinson+Cole successfully defended a Connecticut municipality in a lawsuit brought by a contractor against the municipality. In a decision released in early April 2015, the Connecticut Supreme Court unanimously held that a municipality that elects to terminate a contractor for its own convenience may still recover liquidated damages for project delays incurred prior to the termination of the contract. The Court also rejected the contractor's claim that the municipality could not collect liquidated damages because it was at least partially at fault for the delays in completing the project, clarifying that, if a contract provides for an extension of the contract's termination date, due to delays not caused by the contractor, then collection of liquidated damages is not strictly abrogated under Connecticut law. The firm's Construction Group, in particular, construction lawyer Dennis C. Cavanaugh, defended the municipality at trial on the merits. Business litigation lawyer Christopher J. Hug assisted with expert witnesses.

          The contractor appealed the decision, claiming the municipality was precluded from seeking liquidated damages because it had elected to terminate the contract for convenience rather than for cause. The Supreme Court rejected the contractor's attempts to have the Court adopt a general rule that liquidated damages could never be recovered when a contract had been terminated for convenience. The Court similarly rejected the contractor's claim that Connecticut law bars an owner from seeking liquidated damages when it is partially at fault for the delays in the project. The firm's Appellate Group, specifically Linda L. Morkan, defended the appeal.

      • April 17, 2013

        Chris Hug Presents Workshop at Judges Institute

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          Chris Hug Presents Workshop at Judges Institute

          Business litigation lawyer Christopher J. Hug presented the session "Workshop on Rules for Contested Hearings" at the Probate Judges Institute, held on March 19, 2013, at Central Connecticut State University. Mr. Hug's well-received workshop covered the new Probate Rules relating to will contests, instrument construction, removal, and many other types of contested proceedings in Connecticut's Probate Courts. In addition, he participated in the drafting of the new Rules, which will become effective on July 1, 2013. He has also been asked to provide a similar presentation at the CBA's Annual Meeting this summer.
      • May 26, 2010

        Robinson & Cole Attorney Elected General Chair of Connecticut Swimming, Inc.

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          Robinson & Cole Attorney Elected General Chair of Connecticut Swimming, Inc.

          Litigation attorney Christopher J. Hug been elected to a two-year term as general chair of Connecticut Swimming, Inc., a nonprofit youth swimming organization and an affiliate of USA Swimming, Inc., the governing body for competitive swimming in the United States. Mr. Hug’s term begins September 1, 2010.

          Connecticut Swimming, Inc. has more than 5,000 athlete members and more than 70 different clubs servicing the geographical area of Connecticut.

      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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      • 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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      • 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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      • 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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      • 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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      • March 13, 2017

        Chris Hug Elected to Hartford County Bar Association’s Board of Directors

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          Chris Hug Elected to Hartford County Bar Association’s Board of Directors

          The Hartford County Bar Association (HCBA) has elected Robinson+Cole lawyer Christopher J. Hug to its Board of Directors. Stepping into a role previously held by Patrick Birney, Mr. Hug joins 15 directors dedicated to furthering the association’s mission of advancing the administration of justice while upholding and improving the professional standards of the legal profession. HCBA is a not-for-profit association of more than 2,000 lawyers and judges in Hartford County. The association’s origins date back to 1783.

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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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      • 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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      • 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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      • March 1, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Lawyers Selected as James W. Cooper Fellows of the Connecticut Bar Foundation

      • 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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