Dana Horton

Dana M. Horton

(she/her/hers)

Partner

Dana M. Horton

(she/her/hers)

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Dana Horton is a trial lawyer with more than twenty years of experience representing and advising corporate and insurance company clients in complex commercial disputes, with an emphasis on property and liability insurance coverage, extra-contractual/bad faith claims, large loss property subrogation, and product liability matters. She is a member of the firm’s Insurance + Reinsurance Group.
     

    Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation

    Dana has counseled and represented clients in numerous high-exposure cases involving a wide variety of insurance lines and issues, including commercial property, business income and extra expense, builder’s risk, excess and surplus lines, and homeowners and automobile coverages. She works with carriers starting at the outset of a claim, providing guidance and advice to ensure compliance with applicable state laws and regulations, and adherence to good faith claims handling practices. She has handled numerous appraisals and references, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, throughout New England at the state, federal and appellate levels. Since April 2020, she has represented clients with regard to numerous substantial claims of loss and damage, allegedly stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Dana has been honored as a 2021 Leader in the Law by Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly and recognized in Rhode Island Monthly’s Professional Excellence in Law awards in the area of Insurance since 2020. Dana has also been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Litigation - Insurance since 2016.

    Complex Commercial Litigation

    Dana has represented corporate clients in general civil litigation and complex commercial matters throughout New England. She has represented and defended hospitals and health care centers in medical malpractice matters. She has assisted corporate clients in breach of contract and related commercial actions and has assisted on complex ERISA disputes, bankruptcy matters, construction and construction defect litigation, unfair trade practices, and a wide range of other business disputes.

    Large Loss Property Subrogation, Marine and Products Liability

    Working on behalf of some of the world’s largest insurers and reinsurers, Dana has handled countless subrogation claims, including fires, explosions, water damage, roof failures, construction defects, product defects, locomotive accidents, airplane catastrophes, chimney fires, boiler failures, and motor vehicle, yacht and marina claims. She assists her client at the outset of a claim, including investigating the circumstances and causes of each incident in order to maximize recovery effectively and efficiently. She assists with the origin and cause investigation, working with national experts and consultants to determine whether subrogation potential exists and identifying potential responsible parties. Dana has successfully litigated, tried, and resolved large loss subrogation matters throughout New England.

    Arbitration and Mediation

    In addition to utilizing ADR strategies in her own practice for her clients, Dana serves as both a mediator and arbitrator in Rhode Island, through her participation in the court-annexed arbitration program, the annual Settlement Week program implemented by the Rhode Island Superior Court, and privately.

    Pro Bono

    Dana assists Perspectives Corporation, a Rhode Island entity that provides residential and vocational opportunities to individuals with disabilities, with the appointment of health care guardians. She frequently coordinates community food and holiday gift drives for the firm’s Providence, Rhode Island office through the various committees and organizations for which she volunteers her time. She is a member of the Human Rights Committee for Perspectives as well.

    Upon graduation from law school, Dana completed a one-year judicial clerkship with the State of Connecticut Superior Court. She serves as the co-chair of Robinson+Cole’s Wellbeing Committee. Dana is also the former co-chair and current member of the firm’s Women’s Committee and an active member of the firm’s Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Committee. She is a strong mentor advocate and assists with training colleagues with respect to the importance of mentoring.

     

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

        Insurance Coverage Litigation

      • Representing insurer in multiple COVID-19-related cases involving claims for business income loss and damage, which are pending in Rhode Island state court and Connecticut federal court. Plaintiffs (large, well-known, and financially strong businesses and organizations) are represented by out-of-state, aggressive counsel trying to convince a Rhode Island Superior Court judge that our client’s commercial policies cover losses allegedly sustained by the pandemic. Working with the client, its in-house legal team, and claims representatives regarding the analysis of the policy language and actual claims and supporting documents submitted by insureds, as well as with the court and our client’s national coordinating counsel.

      • Obtained partial summary judgment in Rhode Island Superior Court with regard to multi-million dollar breach of contract COVID-19 litigation, where the court determined there was no coverage under our client’s all-risk commercial property insurance policy for the loss and damage alleged, and further specifically concluded that COVID-19 does not cause physical loss or damage to property.

      • Represented client in a matter that involved a water loss sustained at the plaintiff’s medical office and involved the application of the water loss exclusion and a detailed analysis of applicable coverage and business personal property loss. Obtained summary judgment on both the breach of contract and bad faith claims.

      • Representing client in a case that involves a claim for approximately $10m under a commercial property policy after a fire occurred at a vacant mill property in Rhode Island. Assisted the client with a review of their policy language, analysis of documentation submitted by the insured, and assisted with the preparation of a coverage analysis and partial denial.

      • Represented client in a homeowner’s policy dispute that involved the plaintiffs seeking coverage after their property took on water following torrential rains. Obtained summary judgment in our client’s favor and successfully maintained our position at the First Circuit, following the plaintiff’s appeal - later withdrawn - to reverse the lower court’s decision.

      • Represented carrier on a boat damage claim that was pending in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Successful on summary judgment as to the plaintiff’s bad faith claim, but not as to coverage. Successfully persuaded the First Circuit on appeal that the trial court misread and misinterpreted the policy language, resulting in a reversal and vacating of the District Court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff and an order that the client’s cross-motion for summary judgment be granted and judgment entered in its favor.

        • Insurance Bad Faith Litigation

      • Representing carrier in an $18M bad faith insurance coverage matter that involves an underinsured claim stemming from a significant motor vehicle accident. This case is being closely watched, as such bad-faith insurance claims are uncommon in Rhode Island. The trial is anticipated in 2023.

      • Successfully obtained summary judgment on both breach of contract and bad faith claims in a matter involving a sophisticated pro se plaintiff seeking coverage for water damage to his property as well as damages for bad faith against the defendant. A finding determined that the loss was not covered by the policy language.

      • Represented carrier in a complex case involving an underinsured motorist/bad faith matter stemming from a serious automobile accident, with the plaintiff suing her stepfather’s carrier as well as another carrier that was both her and her mother’s insurer. Pre-trial demands were in excess of $3M, based on claims of substantial and irreversible traumatic brain injury as a result of the accident, which she alleged had affected every facet of her life. After a lengthy investigation, litigation, and coordination of a variety of medical experts, obtained a favorable decision resulting in payment of a small fraction of the plaintiff’s initial demand.

      • Represented carrier underinsured motorist/bad faith matter stemming from a Connecticut car accident in which plaintiffs claimed their client could no longer function and perform to her previous capabilities. After coordinating experts and preparing for trial, successfully mediated the case and obtained a great result for our client.

      • Represented client in a breach of contract/bad faith matter, which was recently resolved after years of litigation in the Rhode Island state court system, involving a direct-action claim brought by a general contractor, stemming from improper home construction. Briefed and argued a summary judgment motion on the coverage issues, which the court opted to decide at trial. The trial decision resulted in a favorable decision for the client, concluding that neither the property owners (by their direct action claim) nor the contractor (in his third-party claims) had stated a sufficient claim against our client. The case was ultimately dismissed after another failed attempt at an appeal.

        • Insurance Subrogation

      • Obtained a favorable settlement for Rhode Island wire mill facility and its insurance carrier in pursuing a $60-million claim against a utility company resulting from a high voltage electrical fire.

      • Resolved $1m claim for loss and damage for a carrier stemming from a fire resulting from the utility’s failure to properly maintain service and delivery connections to the insured’s high-end residence.

      • Secured jury trial verdict in Massachusetts in excess of $1m stemming from apartment complex fire due to plumber’s negligence.

      • Successfully resolved several matters for insurer client stemming from excessive damage to the northeast railway system due to negligence of third parties.

      • Represented international pharmaceutical company in significant chemical explosion action, which resulted in severe personal injuries to several employees and millions in property damage to its facility, and negotiated successful settlement after several years of litigating and coordinating litigation with the consolidated personal injury actions.

      • Obtained a favorable settlement in a product liability claim involving a challenge to failure of an alarm system.

      • Successfully mediated and resolved a large yacht fire loss for a national carrier after litigation with the marina and electrical contractor.

      • Currently representing national carrier with regard to multi-million dollar property loss in the wake of a catastrophic airplane crash.

      • Assisted in defending a subrogation action brought relative to a retaining wall and ramp collapse at an old mill that was in the process of being rehabilitated. The issue on summary judgment turned on several key issues, including what coverage was in place at the time of the loss, which took priority, and which controlled, as well as the intent of the insured. Prevailed on the summary judgment motion.

      • Serves as coordinating national counsel for a large product manufacturer, assessing claims, handling demands, requesting information, responding to inquiries and warranty claims, and supervising nationwide litigation.

      • Successfully resolved a complex underinsured motorist/bad faith claim brought by the executor of a decedent killed while riding a motorcycle when suddenly and without warning, debris fell off another vehicle (never identified) and onto the road, causing the decedent to sustain severe trauma and ultimately death.

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    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      National Association of Subrogation Professionals

      Defense Research Institute

      American Bar Association
      Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee

      Rhode Island Bar Association
      Executive Committee (2019 - present)
      Secretary (2023 - present)
      House of Delegates (2009 - present)
      Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee (2006 - present)
      Chair, Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee (2016 - 2019)
      Federal Court Bench/Bar Committee
      Federal Court Local Advisory Council (2022 - present)
      Annual Meeting Planning Committee 2009-2011 (2021 - present)
      Chair, Annual Meeting Planning Committee (2021 - 2022)

      Rhode Island Bar Foundation
      Fellow (2017 - present)

      Rhode Island Women's Bar Association

      Defense Counsel of Rhode Island

      Connecticut Bar Association

      New London County Bar Association
      Board of Directors (2010 - 2014)
      President (2013 - 2014)

      Massachusetts Bar Association

      New Hampshire Bar Association

      Vermont Bar Association

      Maine State Bar Association
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Recognized as a 2021 Leader in the Law by Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

      Recognized in Rhode Island Monthly’s Professional Excellence in Law awards in the area of Insurance from 2020 to 2023.

      Providence Business Journal, 2010 "40 Under Forty"

      Selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Litigation-Insurance since 2016, in the areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation-Defendant since 2022, and in the area of Mediation for 2023. 

      Robinson+Cole Mentor of the Year Award Recipient, 2021

      Robinson+Cole Community Service Award Recipient, 2023

    • Community Involvement

      Community Involvement

      American Heart Association
      Go Red for Women

      Perspectives Corporation
      Member, Human Rights Committee

      Town of Westerly, Rhode Island
      Member and Chairwoman, Board of Assessment Review

      Hopkinton and Westerly Recreation Youth Basketball
      Former Coach

      Ocean Community YMCA
      Certified Spinning Instructor (2016 - present)

      Springbrook Elementary School
      PTO Member and Former President

      Westerly High School
      Sports Boosters Association (2022 - present)

      Westerly Middle School
      Current PTO President
  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Publications

      Publications

      A Practical Guide to Discovery and Depositions in Rhode Island, 2nd edition 2019, published by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Inc. (MCLE). She edited/updated Chapter 25 entitled "Electronic Discovery" in this publication. (3/4/2022)
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        • A Practical Guide to Discovery and Depositions in Rhode Island

        A Practical Guide to Discovery and Depositions in Rhode Island, authored by Dana M. Horton, 2nd edition 2019, published by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Inc. (MCLE). She edited/updated Chapter 25 entitled "Electronic Discovery" in this publication. (3/4/2022)

        Dana edited/updated Chapter 25 on "Electronic Discovery" as part of this two-volume manual described as a "how to" source for creating a discovery plan, drafting effective interrogatories and requests for production, conducting depositions, and taking on more than two dozen other challenges in modern-day discovery practice.

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      A Practical Guide to Discovery and Depositions in Rhode Island, 2nd edition 2019, published by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Inc. (MCLE). She edited/updated Chapter 23 entitled “Discovery from Out-of-State and Foreign Nonparty Witnesses” in this publication. (3/4/2022)
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        • A Practical Guide to Discovery and Depositions in Rhode Island

        A Practical Guide to Discovery and Depositions in Rhode Island, authored by Dana M. Horton, 2nd edition 2019, published by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Inc. (MCLE). She edited/updated Chapter 23 entitled “Discovery from Out-of-State and Foreign Nonparty Witnesses” in this publication. (3/4/2022)

        Dana edited/updated Chapter 23 on "Discovery from Out of State and Foreign Nonparty Witnesses" as part of this two-volume manual described as a "how to" source for creating a discovery plan, drafting effective interrogatories and requests for production, conducting depositions, and taking on more than two dozen other challenges in modern-day discovery practice.

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      "Discovery from Out of State and Foreign Nonparty Witnesses," published in A Practical Guide to Discovery and Depositions in Rhode Island, 2019 by MCLE New England (8/12/2019)
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        • Discovery from Out of State and Foreign Nonparty Witnesses

        "Discovery from Out of State and Foreign Nonparty Witnesses," authored by Dana M. Horton, published in A Practical Guide to Discovery and Depositions in Rhode Island, 2019 by MCLE New England (8/12/2019)

        Dana wrote the chapter “Discovery from Out of State and Foreign Nonparty Witnesses” in the two-volume set A Practical Guide to Discovery and Depositions in Rhode Island. The 33-chapter manual is described as a go-to resource for experienced litigators and beginning lawyers alike for creating a discovery plan, drafting effective interrogatories and requests for production, conducting depositions, and taking on other challenges in modern-day discovery practice.


      "Tips For A Successful Subrogation Practice," published in ABA Young Lawyers Division, TIPS Quarterly Web Publication (2009)

    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "Beyond Our Borders: Service of Out-Of-State Subpoenas and Depositions in RI State and Federal Court," during the 2019 Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting in Providence (6/14/2019)

      "A Defense Attorney's Perspective for the Fire Investigator," co-presented with Daniel F. Sullivan, as part of the Connecticut Fire Academy’s 24th Annual Advanced Fire Investigation School program in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. (5/1/2019)
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        • A Defense Attorney's Perspective for the Fire Investigator

        "A Defense Attorney's Perspective for the Fire Investigator," co-presented by Dana M. Horton and Daniel F. Sullivan, as part of the Connecticut Fire Academy’s 24th Annual Advanced Fire Investigation School program in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. (5/1/2019)

        Dan Sullivan and Dana Horton presented “A Defense Attorney’s Perspective for the Fire Investigator” as part of the Connecticut Fire Academy’s 24th Annual Advanced Fire Investigation School on May 1, 2019.  The Connecticut Fire Academy, located in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, is a training facility operated under the guidance and administration of the Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control. The Advanced Fire Investigation School is a multi-week program sponsored by the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit  in cooperation with the Connecticut Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators. The School focuses on various aspects of fire investigation and litigation associated with those investigations. Dan and Dana presented to a large class of state and local fire marshals and shared their experience with the cross-examination of experts, discussed various grounds on which expert opinions are challenged, and offered advice for preparation and testimony in a fire case.


      "Success at a Law Firm and Becoming Partner," as part of the Rhode Island Women's Bar Association Success in the World of Law CLE Series (6/26/2018)
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        • Success at a Law Firm and Becoming Partner

        "Success at a Law Firm and Becoming Partner," presented by Dana M. Horton, as part of the Rhode Island Women's Bar Association Success in the World of Law CLE Series (6/26/2018)

        The 90-minute program covered the path to partnership, navigating the journey, anticipating and dealing with associated challenges, and defining success as a female attorney and law firm partner.

         


      "Discovery of Electronic Materials Comes to Superior Court," presented during the 2018 Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting (6/21/2018)
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        • Discovery of Electronic Materials Comes to Superior Court

        "Discovery of Electronic Materials Comes to Superior Court," presented by Dana M. Horton, presented during the 2018 Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting (6/21/2018)

        The focus of the program was on the Rhode Island Superior Court’s recent adoption or revision of numerous rules of civil procedure to address discovery of electronic materials. The rules impose significant, specific requirements on parties and counsel. The panel reviewed the rules, compared them to the analogous federal rules, discussed relevant case law, and considered the technological issues raised by the new rules.


      "Digesting the Law of Food Allergies," moderator for this session at the Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting (6/17/2016)
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        • Digesting the Law of Food Allergies

        "Digesting the Law of Food Allergies," presented by Dana M. Horton, moderator for this session at the Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting (6/17/2016)

        The session discussed food allergies as they pertain to the education system. Federal and state statutes, regulations, and decisions were reviewed and discussed, as well as school policies and procedures, and best practices. 


      "The Future Is Not What It Used to Be—E-Discovery Tips and Traps," co-presented with Superior Court Justice Brian Stern and Paul Kessimian, Esq., at the Rhode Island Bar Association's Annual Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island (6/18/2015)
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        • The Future Is Not What It Used to Be—E-Discovery Tips and Traps

        "The Future Is Not What It Used to Be—E-Discovery Tips and Traps," co-presented by Dana M. Horton and Superior Court Justice Brian Stern and Paul Kessimian, Esq., at the Rhode Island Bar Association's Annual Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island (6/18/2015)

        Ms. Horton and her co-presenters spoke on identifying e-discovery issues from the outset of a claim or potential cause of action and using best practices in dealing with e-discovery issues during the course of any claim or lawsuit.


      "Asking the Right Financial Questions during Discovery," at Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting, co-presented with Jean Lehman (6/14/2012)

    • News

      R+C in the News

      • August 3, 2023

        Robinson+Cole Presents 2023 Awards for Outstanding Contributions

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          Robinson+Cole Presents 2023 Awards for Outstanding Contributions

          On July 27, 2023, Robinson+Cole recognized 18 lawyers and staff members for their pro bono work, mentoring, community service and efforts to promote a healthy, 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 Dan Brody, Amanda Phillips, Land Use Analyst Chris Schaut and Philadelphia Office Coordinator Maranda Kenny.

          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 Arial Zhou, Peter Meggers, Jessica Bardi and Finance Accounting Specialist Lauren Moore.

          In addition, Dana Horton, Trevor Bradley, IT Support Analyst Jason Cap and Immigration Paralegal Alexandra Collins were all recognized with the Community Service Award for their continued volunteerism.

          The 2023 Robinson+Cole's Diversity and Inclusion Awardees included John Mutchler, Mallori Thompson and Senior Attorney Career Development Manager Drew Collins, who were honored for their ongoing dedication and support of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

          As a result of the high level of engagement in activities as the firm, the Wellbeing Award was established with Kathryn Rattigan, Business Litigation Paralegal Michelle Finnegan and Benefits Manager Julianna Shuter receiving the inaugural recognition.

      • June 6, 2023

        Providence Lawyers Ascend to Leadership Roles/Receive Recognitions During 2023 RI Bar Foundation and Association Annual Meetings

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          Providence Lawyers Ascend to Leadership Roles/Receive Recognitions During 2023 RI Bar Foundation and Association Annual Meetings

          Insurance + Reinsurance lawyers Dana M. Horton and Crystal D. Peralta ascended to leadership positions as part of the Rhode Island Bar Association’s (RIBA) Annual Meeting hosted on June 1 and 2, 2023 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Dana was elected RIBA Secretary, which in the laddered leadership structure of the RIBA, means she will be elected treasurer at the 2024 annual meeting, followed by president-elect and president at the succeeding annual meetings.

          Dana has been an active RIBA member since her admission to practice in Rhode Island, with involvement in several bar committees over the past twenty years, including the Young Lawyer’s Committee, District Court Bench Bar Committee, Federal Court Bench Bar Committee, Annual Meeting Committee and Superior Court Bench Bar Committee. She was the Chairperson of the Annual Meeting Committee for the 2022 Annual Meeting and served as the Chairperson of the Superior Court Bench Bar Committee for five years. Dana has also been a member of the RIBA Executive Committee for the past three years as a Member at Large and has served on the House of Delegates since 2009.

          Crystal was appointed to serve as a member of the RIBA House of Delegates. She is currently a member of RIBA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.

          During the first day of the event, the Rhode Island Bar Foundation (the charitable arm of RIBA) conducted its Fellows Annual Meeting during which, Bankruptcy + Reorganizations Group member Steven J. Boyajian awarded two Thomas F. Black Jr. Memorial Scholarships and two Papitto Opportunity Connection Scholarships, totalling $25,000, to students entering their first year of law school as chair of the Bar Foundation’s Scholarship Committee. Steve was reelected to the Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors for another three-year term and reelected as Treasurer. Also during that meeting, Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications lawyer Peter V. Lacouture was presented with a certificate of recognition in honor of 18 years of service as a member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors and chair of its Real Estate Committee. Bar Foundation President Michael R. McElroy offered remarks commemorating Peter’s nearly two decades of service, as he is not seeking another term on the board, and highlighted how the Foundation’s purchase of the building RIBA currently operates in was negotiated pro bono by Robinson+Cole.

      • May 30, 2023

        Steve Boyajian and Dana Horton Receive 2023 Rhode Island Monthly Professional Excellence in Law Awards

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          Steve Boyajian and Dana Horton Receive 2023 Rhode Island Monthly Professional Excellence in Law Awards

          Bankruptcy + Reorganizations Group member Steven J. Boyajian and Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton were among the lawyers recognized in Rhode Island Monthly’s 2023 Professional Excellence in Law awards. Nominated and chosen by their peers, the honorees “exemplify the leading local lawyers in their respective areas of practice, from general counsel and personal injury to civil litigation and criminal defense.” For the third consecutive year, Steve was recognized in the area of Bankruptcy And Workout and, for the fourth year in a row, Dana is one of four lawyers, and the only woman, recognized in the Insurance practice area. View the complete list of honorees.

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      • April 6, 2023

        Robinson+Cole Named "Business of the Year" by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT

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          Robinson+Cole Named "Business of the Year" by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT

          Robinson+Cole was recognized as “Business of the Year” as part of the 2023 Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Annual Meeting & ECTy Celebration hosted at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, CT on March 30, 2023. The honor is among eleven annual awards presented by the Chamber to honor excellence in community engagement, innovation, customer service, and business best practices. Accepting the award on behalf of the firm was Ken Baldwin, John Casey, Fred Hedberg, Dana Horton, Cathy Johnson, Peter Knight and Marty Onorato. The firm is a member of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT and was pleased to be a Gold Sponsor of the event.

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      • July 12, 2022

        Dana Horton Reappointed to Rhode Island Bar Association Leadership Positions

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          Dana Horton Reappointed to Rhode Island Bar Association Leadership Positions

          Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana Horton has been reappointed to serve as a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association’s (RIBA) House of Delegates and was re-elected to a fourth term to the RIBA Executive Committee. The Executive Committee meets monthly and the House of Delegates, which includes 80 elected delegates, meets quarterly to oversee the administration of the RIBA’s affairs. Dana has served as a member of the RIBA House of Delegates since 2009.

      • June 27, 2022

        Providence Lawyers Receive Distinctions During Rhode Island Bar Foundation and Association Annual Meetings

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          Providence Lawyers Receive Distinctions During Rhode Island Bar Foundation and Association Annual Meetings

          Multiple lawyers in Robinson+Cole’s Providence received distinctions as part of the Rhode Island Bar Association’s (RIBA) Annual Meeting hosted on June 23 and June 24, 2022 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton is Chair of the 2022 Annual Meeting Planning Committee and, according to the President of RIBA, “produced a diverse and enriching program” for hundreds of attorneys and judges from RI and the surrounding area that attended the two-day event. Dana also serves on the Association’s Executive Committee and is a long time member of the RIBA House of Delegates.

          During the first day or the event, the Rhode Island Bar Foundation (the charitable the charitable arm of RIBA) conducted its Fellows Annual Meeting during which Bankruptcy + Reorganizations Group member Steven J. Boyajian was elected to serve as its Treasurer. Steve has been a Fellow of the Foundation since 2010 and was elected as a member of its Board of Directors in 2020. Last year, he was elected chair of the Scholarship Committee, on which he has served since 2013. The Foundation administers both a scholarship fund and an Interest On Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) fund, which makes grants to organizations providing a variety of services in the community, including for indigent legal services, victims of crimes, interpretive services and other access-to-justice type of functions and organizations. As Treasurer, Steve will chair the Finance Committee, which has oversight of these operations.

          In addition, Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group member George W. Watson III has been invited to become a Fellow of the Rhode Island Bar Foundation, a distinction that recognizes those lawyers whose professional, public and private careers have demonstrated their outstanding dedication to the welfare of the community and maintenance of the objectives of the Foundation. Fellowship is by invitation only and is evidence of such professional achievement. R+C lawyers Steve Boyajian, Linn Freedman, Dana Horton, Pat Igoe, Roger Peters and Dan Sullivan, along with Of Counsel Peter Lacouture, are also Fellows of the Foundation.

          During the Rhode Island Bar Association’s Annual Meeting Luncheon on June 24, Peter V. Lacouture was among those honored “in grateful recognition of 50 years of outstanding service to the legal profession and the Rhode Island Bar Association."

      • May 27, 2022

        Steve Boyajian and Dana Horton Receive 2022 Rhode Island Monthly Professional Excellence in Law Awards

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          Steve Boyajian and Dana Horton Receive 2022 Rhode Island Monthly Professional Excellence in Law Awards

          Bankruptcy + Reorganizations Group member Steven J. Boyajian and Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton were among the lawyers recognized in Rhode Island Monthly’s 2022 Professional Excellence in Law awards. Nominated and chosen by their peers, the honorees “exemplify the leading local lawyers in their respective areas of practice, from general counsel and personal injury to civil litigation and criminal defense.” For the second consecutive year, Steve was recognized in the area of Bankruptcy And Workout and, for the third year in a row, Dana is one of five lawyers, and the only woman, recognized in the Insurance practice area. View the complete list of honorees.

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      • February 17, 2022

        Rhode Island Bar Association Spotlights Dana Horton in Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter

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          Rhode Island Bar Association Spotlights Dana Horton in Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter

          Dana Horton, a member of the firm’s Insurance + Reinsurance Group and an active member of our Diversity, Equity + Inclusion (DE+I) Committee and Wellness Committee, which she chaired for many years, is profiled in the Rhode Island Bar Association's latest “Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter.” The purpose of the quarterly publication, distributed to all Rhode RIBA members, is “to better educate members of the Bar on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession…and to share relevant information about diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.”

          Dana is spotlighted in the recurring “Rhode Island Bar Association Leaders” section of the newsletter. She talks about what diversity and inclusion means to her personally as well as professionally in the workplace, noting that “diversity, equity and inclusion spawn creativity and growth – we need alternative perspectives, varying ideas and cross-sectional experiences for completeness.” She also offers her thoughts on what the Bar can do to raise awareness of diversity and inclusion, recalling a quote heard at a recent DE+I event in Connecticut, “which made an immense impact on me: ‘We need to embrace our differences and simultaneously find our common ground.’” Dana is an active member of the Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association and has served as a mentor to law students at Roger Williams University. She also is a strong mentor for lawyers within Robinson+Cole and new lawyers within the State. Dana currently serves as a member of RIBA’s Executive Committee and chair of its Annual Meeting Planning Committee, and is a past chair of its Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee. Read the full interview here.

      • 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.

      • July 8, 2021

        Steve Boyajian and Dana Horton Reappointed to Rhode Island Bar Association Leadership Positions

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          Steve Boyajian and Dana Horton Reappointed to Rhode Island Bar Association Leadership Positions

          Bankruptcy + Reorganizations Group member Steven J. Boyajian and Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton have been reappointed to serve as members of the Rhode Island Bar Association’s (RIBA) House of Delegates. In addition, Dana was re-elected to a third term to the RIBA Executive Committee. The Executive Committee meets monthly and the House of Delegates, which includes eighty elected delegates, meets quarterly to oversee the administration of the RIBA’s affairs. Steve has served as a member of the RIBA House of Delegates since 2013 and Dana since 2009.

           

      • June 3, 2021

        Steve Boyajian and Dana Horton Receive Rhode Island Monthly Professional Excellence in Law Awards

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          Steve Boyajian and Dana Horton Receive Rhode Island Monthly Professional Excellence in Law Awards

          Bankruptcy + Reorganizations Group member Steven J. Boyajian and Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton were among the lawyers recognized in Rhode Island Monthly’s 2021 Professional Excellence in Law awards. Nominated and chosen by their peers, the honorees “exemplify the leading local lawyers in their respective areas of practice, from general counsel and personal injury to civil litigation and criminal defense.” Steve was recognized in the area of Bankruptcy And Workout and, for the second consecutive year, Dana is one of four lawyers, and the only woman, recognized in the Insurance practice area. View the complete list of honorees.

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      • April 6, 2021

        Dana Horton and Kathryn Rattigan Profiled in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly Excellence in the Law 2021 Special Section

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          Dana Horton and Kathryn Rattigan Profiled in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly Excellence in the Law 2021 Special Section

          Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton and Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Team lawyer Kathryn M. Rattigan were profiled in a special section of Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly commemorating the publication’s 2021 Excellence in the Law honorees. Dana appears in the Leaders in the Law section, which honors the current leaders of the bar, drawn from across the spectrum of the legal profession. Kathryn is featured in the Up & Coming Lawyers section. An honor saluting “the rising stars of the Rhode Island Bar” who “have been practicing and admitted to the RI Bar for 10 years or less yet, have already distinguished themselves in the practice of law.” View the special section.

          The winners will be recognized during a special online ceremony on April 8.

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      • June 17, 2020

        Dana Horton Receives Rhode Island Monthly Professional Excellence in Law Award

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          Dana Horton Receives Rhode Island Monthly Professional Excellence in Law Award

          Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton was among the lawyers recognized in Rhode Island Monthly’s 2020 Professional Excellence in Law awards. Nominated and chosen by their peers, the honorees “exemplify the leading local lawyers in their respective areas of practice, from general counsel and personal injury to civil litigation and criminal defense.” Dana is one of four lawyers, and the only woman, recognized in the Insurance practice area. View the complete list of honorees.

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      • August 22, 2019

        Dana Horton Authors Chapter in Rhode Island Discovery and Depositions Guide

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          Dana Horton Authors Chapter in Rhode Island Discovery and Depositions Guide

          Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton wrote the chapter “Discovery from Out of State and Foreign Nonparty Witnesses” in the recently published two-volume set A Practical Guide to Discovery and Depositions in Rhode Island. The 33-chapter manual is described as a go-to resource for experienced litigators and beginning lawyers alike for creating a discovery plan, drafting effective interrogatories and requests for production, conducting depositions, and taking on other challenges in modern-day discovery practice. Both the complete, updated 2019 guide as well as individual chapters - including downloadable, individual checklists and forms - are available for purchase here. 

      • May 2, 2019

        Dan Sullivan and Dana Horton Present at Connecticut Fire Academy

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          Dan Sullivan and Dana Horton Present at Connecticut Fire Academy

          Dan Sullivan and Dana Horton presented “A Defense Attorney’s Perspective for the Fire Investigator” as part of the Connecticut Fire Academy’s 24th Annual Advanced Fire Investigation School on May 1, 2019.  The Connecticut Fire Academy, located in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, is a training facility operated under the guidance and administration of the Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control. The Advanced Fire Investigation School is a multi-week program sponsored by the Connecticut State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit  in cooperation with the Connecticut Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators. The School focuses on various aspects of fire investigation and litigation associated with those investigations. Dan and Dana presented to a large class of state and local fire marshals and shared their experience with the cross-examination of experts, discussed various grounds on which expert opinions are challenged, and offered advice for preparation and testimony in a fire case.

      • December 27, 2018

        Providence Office Continues its “Spirit of Giving” by Participating in Annual Holiday Food Drive

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          Providence Office Continues its “Spirit of Giving” by Participating in Annual Holiday Food Drive

          In addition to the Spirit of Giving Holiday Drive, Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton organized the Providence office’s participation in the December 2018 Annual Food Drive, benefiting the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. The annual food drive is an initiative supported by the Defense Counsel of Rhode Island, of which Dana is an active member. The Rhode Island Community Food Bank, an organization that the Providence office has supported many times in the past, is Rhode Island’s largest community food bank, providing resources to families and supporting organizations throughout the state. View a photo of the contribution made to the food drive.

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      • December 19, 2018

        Providence Office Demonstrates the “Spirit of Giving” by Supporting Annual Holiday Drive

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          Providence Office Demonstrates the “Spirit of Giving” by Supporting Annual Holiday Drive

          Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton, along with Legal Administrative Assistant Brenda L. Vucci, organized the Providence office's participation in the December 2018 Spirit of Giving Holiday Drive benefiting Children's Friend. The Holiday Drive is an initiative championed by the Rhode Island Women's Bar Association, and lawyers and staff members once again brightened the holidays for a family in need by purchasing various practical items as well as holiday presents. Founded in 1834, Children’s Friend is Rhode Island’s oldest child welfare organization and a leading provider of child welfare, family support, mental health, and child development services. View a photo of the display of generosity in the Providence office.

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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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      • July 12, 2018

        Dana Horton Shares Insights on the Path to Partnership During Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association Program

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          Dana Horton Shares Insights on the Path to Partnership During Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association Program

          Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton was among the speakers that participated in a panel discussion on “Success at a Law Firm and Becoming Partner" as part of the Success in the World of Law CLE Series on June 26, 2018 in Providence, Rhode Island. Presented by the Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association, the 90-minute program covered the path to partnership, navigating the journey, anticipating and dealing with associated challenges, and defining success as a female attorney and law firm partner.

      • July 5, 2018

        Dana Horton Presents on Discovery of Electronic Materials During 2018 RIBA Annual Meeting

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          Dana Horton Presents on Discovery of Electronic Materials During 2018 RIBA Annual Meeting

          Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton was among the speakers that participated in a panel discussion on the “Discovery of Electronic Materials Comes to Superior Court" as part of the Rhode Island Bar Association (RIBA) Annual Meeting on June 21, 2018 in Providence, Rhode Island. The focus of the program was on the Rhode Island Superior Court’s recent adoption or revision of numerous rules of civil procedure to address discovery of electronic materials. The rules impose significant, specific requirements on parties and counsel. The panel reviewed the rules, compared them to the analogous federal rules, discussed relevant case law, and considered the technological issues raised by the new rules.

      • June 4, 2018

        Dana Horton Reappointed Chair of RIBA's Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee

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          Dana Horton Reappointed Chair of RIBA's Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee

          Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton has been reappointed chair of the Rhode Island Bar Association's (RIBA) Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee for the 2018 to 2019 term, marking her fifth term in this position. The Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee works with practitioners and Superior Court judges alike to improve practices and procedures with respect to the court's administration of justice.

      • March 19, 2018

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Support Annual Bryant University Women’s Summit®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Support Annual Bryant University Women’s Summit®

          Robinson+Cole was a bronze sponsor of the Bryant University Women’s Summit® held on Friday, March 16, 2018, in Smithfield, Rhode Island. With over 1000 women in attendance, Robinson+Cole was the sole law firm sponsor. The mission of the Women's Summit is to empower women professionally, personally, and financially. The event features nationally recognized keynote speakers as well as breakout sessions led by experts in their fields, helping attendees experience renewed confidence and enthusiasm in approaching their personal and professional lives. Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Team lawyer Linn F. Freedman was among the summit’s speakers and presented the session "Take Control of Your Personal Information: Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Using Smartphones, Mobile Applications, and Social Media." Ms. Freedman provided practical tips for protecting against identify theft. This is the sixth year that Robinson+Cole has sponsored this event. Attendees included the following lawyers: Patricia J. Igoe, Dana M. Horton, Michele L. Maresca, Kathryn M. Rattigan, and Lisa C. Riccio along with their respective guests.

           

      • December 20, 2017

        Providence Office Demonstrates the “Spirit of Giving” by Supporting Annual Toy Drive

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          Providence Office Demonstrates the “Spirit of Giving” by Supporting Annual Toy Drive

          Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton organized the Providence office's participation in the December 2017 Spirit of Giving Holiday Drive benefiting Children's Friend. Lawyers and staff members brightened the holidays for two, single-parent families, including seven children, by purchasing presents for each family member. The Rhode Island Women's Bar Association sponsored the drive and was able to support a record number of families this year. Children's Friend is a nonprofit organization that serves Rhode Island children and families who face overwhelming obstacles in their lives, from poverty and language barriers to lack of education and substance abuse. Click here to see the display of generosity in the Providence office.

           

           

      • August 14, 2017

        Dana Horton Reappointed Chair of RIBA's Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee

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          Dana Horton Reappointed Chair of RIBA's Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee

          Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton has been reappointed chair of the Rhode Island Bar Association's (RIBA) Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee for the 2017 to 2018 term, marking her fourth term in this position. The Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee works with both practitioners and Superior Court justices to improve practices and procedures with respect to the court's administration of justice. As a part of this committee, Ms. Horton has participated in and chaired task forces that have proposed amendments to the Rhode Island Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure regarding e-discovery and expert witness discovery. As chair of the committee, Ms. Horton also serves as a liaison to the RIBA's Technology Committee Task Force with respect to the state court electronic filing system. 

      • March 23, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Attend Women's Summit at Bryant University

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Attend Women's Summit at Bryant University

          Robinson+Cole was a bronze sponsor of Bryant University's 20th annual Women's Summit, held on Friday, March 17, 2017, in Smithfield, Rhode Island. With over 1100 women in attendance, Robinson+Cole was the sole law firm sponsor. The Women's Summit programming is designed to help women navigate challenges and opportunities, while keeping up with the changing trends. The program features nationally known keynote speakers as well as breakout sessions led by experts in their fields, helping attendees experience renewed confidence and enthusiasm in approaching their personal and professional lives. This year's keynote speakers were Mary Kelly, an internationally renowned economist, author, and speaker; Leymah Gbowee, a 2011 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Liberian peace activist, trained social worker, and women’s rights advocate; Geena Davis, Academy Award-winning actress and advocate for gender equality in media; and Debi Silber, a recognized health, mindset, and personal development expert.

          This is the sixth year that the firm has sponsored this event. Attendees included the following lawyers: Patricia J. Igoe, Candace M. Cunningham, Dana M. Horton, Kathryn M. Rattigan, and Kathryn N. Mullin, along with their respective guests.  

      • December 16, 2016

        Providence Office Participates in the Children’s Friend Annual Holiday Drive

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          Providence Office Participates in the Children’s Friend Annual Holiday Drive

          Insurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton, along with legal administrative assistant Brenda Vucci, organized the Providence office's participation in the December 2016 Spirit of Giving Holiday Drive at Children's Friend. Lawyers and staff  members brightened the holidays of a single mom and her four small children by purchasing presents for all of them. In addition, they gave the family a grocery store gift card for $235. The Rhode Island Women's Bar Association sponsored the drive. Please click here to see the display of generosity in the Providence office.

          Children's Friend is a nonprofit organization that serves Rhode Island children and families who face overwhelming obstacles in their lives, from poverty and language barriers to lack of education and substance abuse.

      • July 21, 2016

        Dana Horton Reappointed Chair of RIBA's Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee for Third Term

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          Dana Horton Reappointed Chair of RIBA's Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee for Third Term

          Dana M. Horton has been reappointed chair of the Rhode Island Bar Association's Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee for the 2016 to 2017 term. Ms. Horton has been a committee member for over 12 years and has served as the chair for the past two terms. The committee collaborates with the Superior Court to improve facilities, practices, procedures, rules, and other matters that affect the bench/bar and the public.

          Ms. Horton is an insurance litigation lawyer in Robinson+Cole's Providence office.

      • June 28, 2016

        Dana Horton Discusses How Educational Institutions Can Deal with the Rising Prevalence of Food Allergies

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          Dana Horton Discusses How Educational Institutions Can Deal with the Rising Prevalence of Food Allergies

          On June 17, 2016, Dana M. Horton, moderated the presentation "Digesting the Law of Food Allergies" at the Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Meeting. The program addressed federal and state statutes, regulations, and decisions as they pertain to the education system, as well as school policies and procedures, and best practices. In 2013, the CDC reported a 50 percent increase in children with food allergies between 1997 and 2011. With food allergies dramatically and unexplainably on the rise, protecting the safety of students and adhering to laws and regulations continues to be a priority for educators, from elementary schools through college.

      • May 11, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Women Lawyers Listed in Best Lawyers Spring Business Edition

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          Robinson+Cole Women Lawyers Listed in Best Lawyers Spring Business Edition

          A total of 12 Robinson+Cole lawyers were recognized in the inaugural Women in the Law issue of Best Lawyers Spring Business Edition.

          Joey Lee Miranda, environmental and utilities lawyer in the Hartford office, was recognized as the 2016 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" in the area of Environmental Law. This award is bestowed on individual lawyers with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic location, with just one lawyer recognized for each specialty and location.

          The "2016 Women in the Law" listing features the women lawyers honored as 2016 Best Lawyers® by practice area and location. Those recognized in this special feature include the following:

          Hartford

             1. Lisa M. Boyle – Health Care Law
             2. Alice E. DeTora – Labor and Employment Law
             3. Judith M. Keppelman – Trusts and Estates
             4. Linda J. McDowell – Trusts and Estates
             5. Joey Lee Miranda – Environmental Law
             6. Linda L. Morkan – Appellate Law 
             7. Megan R. Naughton – Immigration Law
             8. Jacqueline Pennino Scheib – Intellectual Property Law 
             9. Jeanmarie B. Shea – Trusts and Estates
          Boston
            10. Kathleen M. Porter – Information Technology Law  

          Rhode Island
                          11. Dana M. Horton – Insurance Law
                1          2. Patricia J. Igoe – Commercial Finance Law   

      • March 30, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Attend Women's Summit at Bryant University

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Attend Women's Summit at Bryant University

          Robinson+Cole was a bronze sponsor of Bryant University's 19th annual Women's Summit, held on Friday, March 18, 2016, in Smithfield, Rhode Island. With over 1100 women in attendance, Robinson+Cole was the sole law firm sponsor. The mission of the Women's Summit is to empower attendees to be professionally, personally, and financially successful. The program features nationally known keynote speakers as well as breakout sessions led by experts in their fields, helping attendees experience renewed confidence and enthusiasm in approaching their personal and professional lives. This year's keynote speakers were Sheila Heen, founder of Triad Consulting Group, a leading global corporate education and communication consultant firm; Carla Hall, co-host of ABC's The Chew; and Heather Abbott, a survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, who now works to help other victims of limb loss.

          This is the fifth year that the firm has sponsored this event. Attendees included the following lawyers: Patricia J. Igoe, Linn F. Freedman, Candace M. Cunningham, Joey Lee Miranda, and Dana M. Horton, along with their respective guests. Click here to see a photo. 

      • December 17, 2015

        Providence Office Participates in Spirit of Giving Drive

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          Providence Office Participates in Spirit of Giving Drive

          Insurance lawyer Dana M. Horton, along with legal assistant Brenda Vucci, organized the Providence office's participation in the December 2015 Spirit of Giving Holiday Drive at Children's Friend. Lawyers and staff brightened the holidays of a three-year-old boy by donating everything on his list—and more. The Rhode Island Women's Bar Association sponsored the drive. Please click here to see the display of generosity in the Providence office.

          This event, which started over 15 years ago when gift baskets were distributed to a few families, has developed into a large operation that includes selecting needy families and reviewing and approving wish lists, all made possible with a staffed agency and volunteers. Sponsors are matched with families who currently receive services from Children's Friend, a nonprofit organization that serves Rhode Island children and families who face overwhelming obstacles in their lives, from poverty and language barriers to lack of education and substance abuse.

           

      • December 3, 2015

        Dana Horton Appointed to U.S. District Court LRRC Committee

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          Dana Horton Appointed to U.S. District Court LRRC Committee

          Dana M. Horton has been appointed to serve on the Local Rules Review Committee (LRRC) of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. Selected by the judges of the Court, she will serve a three-year term. 

          Ms. Horton is an insurance litigation lawyer in Robinson+Cole's Providence office.

      • October 9, 2015

        Dana Horton Quoted in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly Article

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          Dana Horton Quoted in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly Article

          In the article "Courts making steady progress implementing new e-file system," published on September 17, 2015, in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly, insurance litigation lawyer Dana M. Horton shares her views on Rhode Island's electronic filing system for all civil cases in the Superior, District, and Family Courts, implemented by the state judiciary. Ms. Horton, a fan of the system, says that "[t]he ability to electronically file documents, to view documents that others have filed online and to serve documents electronically is just fantastic" and that the change is most appreciated by lawyers who have experienced e-filing for a long time in states like Connecticut. The new management system allows lawyers to view online important information on case files, such as judicial assignments, scheduling orders, pleadings, motions, briefs, orders, and judgments.

          Ms. Horton chairs the Rhode Island Bar Association's Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee.

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      • July 22, 2015

        Dana Horton Presents on E-Discovery at RIBA Annual Meeting

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          Dana Horton Presents on E-Discovery at RIBA Annual Meeting

          Dana M. Horton presented on topics involving e-discovery at the Rhode Island Bar Association's (RIBA) Annual Meeting, held on June 18, 2015. Entitled "The Future Is Not What It Used to Be—E-Discovery Tips and Traps," Ms. Horton, along with Superior Court Justice Brian Stern and Paul Kessimian, Esq., spoke to a group of approximately 200 Rhode Island lawyers. The presentation and discussion focused on identifying e-discovery issues from the outset of a claim or potential cause of action and using best practices in dealing with e-discovery issues during the course of any claim or lawsuit.

          Ms. Horton, insurance litigation lawyer in Robinson+Cole's Providence office, is a member of the firm's E-Discovery Team.

      • December 17, 2014

        Providence Office Participates in Spirit of Giving Drive

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          Providence Office Participates in Spirit of Giving Drive

          Through the efforts of insurance lawyer Dana M. Horton, Robinson+Cole's Providence office participated in the Spirit of Giving Holiday Drive at Children's Friend. Lawyers and staff brightened the holidays of a five-year-old girl by donating four full boxes of clothing, outerwear, shoes, and toys. The Rhode Island Women's Bar Association sponsored the drive.

          This event, which started over 15 years ago when gift baskets were distributed to a small number families, has developed into a large operation that includes selecting needy families and reviewing and approving wish lists, all made possible with a staffed agency and volunteers. Sponsors are matched with families who currently receive services from Children's Friend, a nonprofit organization that has been serving Rhode Island children and families who face overwhelming obstacles in their lives, from poverty and language barriers to lack of education and substance abuse.

      • July 3, 2014

        Providence Lawyer Selected to Chair Rhode Island Bar Association Committee

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          Providence Lawyer Selected to Chair Rhode Island Bar Association Committee

          Dana M. Horton has been named chair of the Rhode Island Bar Association's Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee for the 2014-2015 term. Ms. Horton has been a committee member for over ten years and will now lead the committee and collaborate with judges to improve the practice of law in Rhode Island.

          The Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee works with the Superior Court to improve facilities, practices, procedures, rules, and other matters that affect the bench/bar and the public.

      • May 20, 2014

        Dana Horton Presides Over NLCBA Law Day Luncheon

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          Dana Horton Presides Over NLCBA Law Day Luncheon

          The New London County Bar Association (NLCBA) held its annual Law Day Luncheon on Friday, May 2, 2014. Insurance lawyer Dana M. Horton, NLCBA president, convened the event, which was followed by opening remarks by the Honorable Thomas Bishop. Ms. Horton presented the Liberty Bell Award to Congressman Joe Courtney, who was also the keynote speaker. The Law Day theme for 2014 was "American Democracy and the Rule of Law – Why Every Vote Counts." The luncheon, well attended by members of the bar and judiciary, was held at The Spa at Norwich Inn. 

          Click here to view Judge Bishop's opening remarks. Click here to view a photo of Ms. Horton and Congressman Courtney.

      • April 23, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Women Attend Summit at Bryant University

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          Robinson+Cole Women Attend Summit at Bryant University

          More than 1,000 women from across the region gathered at Bryant University to attend the 17th annual Women's Summit on March 14, 2014. This year's program centered on the theme of "Be the CEO of your life." Keynote speakers included Viola Davis, award-winning actor; Carley Roney, co-founder of The Knot; and Carey Lohrenz, first female U.S. Navy fighter pilot.

          Patricia J. Igoe, Candace M. Cunningham, Kathleen M. Porter, Dana M. Horton, Carla M. Moynihan, Nicole Campbell, and select female clients of the firm attended the event. Robinson+Cole is an annual sponsor of the Women's Summit.

           

      • January 16, 2014

        Dana Horton Leads Food Drive to Benefit Charities

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          Dana Horton Leads Food Drive to Benefit Charities

          Subrogation and products liability lawyer Dana M. Horton, in her capacity as president of the New London County Bar Association (NLCBA), recently organized and ran a successful food drive through the NLCBA. Running through the month of December 2013, the food drive benefited both the St. Vincent de Paul Place in Norwich and the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center in Pawcatuck. The generosity of the lawyers, law firms, and judges who contributed to the food drive resulted in several boxes of food donations, as well as financial contributions, to both needy charities.

          St. Vincent de Paul Place serves the greater Norwich, Connecticut, area by operating as a community meal site and food pantry working to meet the needs of homeless people and families with inadequate income. The Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center provides basic human needs, social interaction, and senior transportation to obtain medical care and works to foster community spirit. It serves Stonington, North Stonington, Mystic, Old Mystic, and Pawcatuck in Connecticut and Westerly in Rhode Island.
      • June 26, 2013

        Providence Lawyers Elected to Rhode Island Bar Association's House of Delegates

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          Providence Lawyers Elected to Rhode Island Bar Association's House of Delegates

          Business litigation lawyer Steven J. Boyajian and products liability and subrogation lawyer Dana M. Horton were elected to the Rhode Island Bar Association's House of Delegates, the fifty-member governing body of the association. This is Ms. Horton's fifth term serving as a member of the House of Delegates.
      • June 14, 2013

        Providence Lawyer Sworn In as NLCBA President

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          Providence Lawyer Sworn In as NLCBA President

          Subrogation lawyer Dana M. Horton was sworn in on May 30, 2013, for a one-year term as president of the New London County Bar Association (NLCBA). Ms. Horton has been a member of the NLCBA for over 10 years and a member of its Board of Directors for the past several years. She routinely chairs the association's Winter Event, a celebration of the local bar members who have practiced law for 50 years.
      • March 28, 2013

        Providence Lawyer Chairs NLCBA's Winter Event

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          Providence Lawyer Chairs NLCBA's Winter Event

          Products liability lawyer Dana Horton, vice president of the New London County Bar Association (NLCBA), once again served as chairperson for the NLCBA's Winter Event, which honors its members who have practiced law for 50 years. This year's honorees were Dale Faulkner, Joseph Broder, and Frederick Berberick. The event, which was well attended and included 124 members of the bar and several judges, was held at On the Waterfront in New London, Connecticut, on February 28, 2013.
      • January 2, 2013

        Providence Office Continues Donating to Defense Counsel of Rhode Island Food Drive

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          Providence Office Continues Donating to Defense Counsel of Rhode Island Food Drive

          Robinson & Cole’s Providence office participated in a food drive orchestrated through the Defense Counsel of Rhode Island to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, which provides food to those in need throughout the state. This is the third consecutive year the Providence office has participated in the drive, every year coordinated by products liability and subrogation associate Dana M. Horton. The office donated four boxes of food, as well as financial contributions, in 2012.

          Mrs. Horton is a member of the Defense Counsel of Rhode Island, which is a state association of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation.
      • July 3, 2012

        Associate Dana Horton Delivers Presentation on Financial Questions During Discovery

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          Associate Dana Horton Delivers Presentation on Financial Questions During Discovery

          Product liability and subrogation associate Dana M. Horton presented “Asking the Right Financial Questions During Discovery” at the Rhode Island Bar Association annual meeting on June 14, 2012. Ms. Horton delivered the presentation before 250 people with Jean Lehman, a partner with Hagen, Streiff, Newton & Oshiro, Accountants, P.C.
      • January 2, 2012

        Providence Office Continues Donating to Defense Counsel of Rhode Island Food Drive

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          Providence Office Continues Donating to Defense Counsel of Rhode Island Food Drive

          Robinson & Cole’s Providence office participated in a food drive orchestrated through the Defense Counsel of Rhode Island to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, which provides food to those in need throughout the state. This is the third consecutive year the Providence office has participated in the drive, every year coordinated by products liability and subrogation associate Dana M. Horton. The office donated four boxes of food, as well as financial contributions, in 2012.

          Mrs. Horton is a member of the Defense Counsel of Rhode Island, which is a state association of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation.
      • March 22, 2011

        Litigation Associate Chairs Portrait Unveiling Ceremony for Superior Court Judges

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          Litigation Associate Chairs Portrait Unveiling Ceremony for Superior Court Judges

          Dana M. Horton, treasurer of the New London County Bar Association, chaired the association’s annual Winter Event for the second consecutive year on March 11, 2011, at Latitude 41° Restaurant (formerly Seamen's Inn) in Mystic, Connecticut. The highlight of this year's Winter Event was the unveiling of portraits of Superior Court judges Robert C. Leuba and Joseph Purtill. Members of the local bar and judiciary attended the unveiling. The portraits will be displayed in the New London Superior Courthouse.
      • June 16, 2010

        Robinson & Cole Attorney to Serve Fourth Term on New London Bar Association Board

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          Robinson & Cole Attorney to Serve Fourth Term on New London Bar Association Board

          Products liability and subrogation attorney Dana M. Horton has been nominated for her fourth term as a member of the board of directors for the New London County Bar Association. For the 2010 – 2011 term, Ms. Horton will serve as the board’s treasurer.
      • April 26, 2010

        Robinson & Cole Subrogation Attorneys are Featured Speakers at National Association of Subrogation Professionals Seminar

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          Robinson & Cole Subrogation Attorneys are Featured Speakers at National Association of Subrogation Professionals Seminar

          Members of Robinson & Cole’s subrogation team recently participated in the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP)’s New England Chapter Property Subrogation Seminar, at Hartford Steam Boiler in Hartford, Connecticut. Products liability and subrogation attorney Melissa Sullivan chaired the meeting on behalf of the NASP New England chapter. Ms. Sullivan and attorney Robin P. Keller presented on various aspects of property subrogation. Attorney Dana M. Horton also assisted in running the program.

          NASP is the world's largest insurance subrogation association and is comprised of some of the largest property insurers in the country. Approximately 75 insurance professionals specializing in large loss property subrogation attended the seminar for educational instruction and networking.

      • February 16, 2010

        Robinson & Cole Attorney Appointed to Human Rights Committee for Perspectives Corporation

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          Robinson & Cole Attorney Appointed to Human Rights Committee for Perspectives Corporation

          Products Liability & Subrogation attorney Dana M. Horton has been appointed to serve as a member of the Human Rights Committee for Perspectives Corporation, a Rhode Island company providing residential and vocational services to adults and children with developmental disabilities. The committee protects the rights of those individuals by reviewing, approving and monitoring individual plans and procedures, which are tailored to complement and assist each person's strengths and needs.
      • August 18, 2009

        Robinson & Cole Attorneys Appointed to Rhode Island Bar Association Federal Court Bench/Bar Committee

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          Robinson & Cole Attorneys Appointed to Rhode Island Bar Association Federal Court Bench/Bar Committee

          Construction and Business Litigation attorney Alex E. Baez has been appointed to the Rhode Island Bar Association's Federal Court Bench/Bar Committee. Product Liability & Subrogation Dana M. Horton has been reappointed to this committee as well. The committee collaborates with the court in improving facilities, practice, procedures rules and any other matters of benefit to bench/bar and public.

      R+C News Releases

      • August 17, 2023

        78 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024

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          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.

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      • 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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      • April 13, 2021

        Dana Horton and Kathryn Rattigan Selected for Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly 2021 Excellence in the Law Recognitions

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          Dana Horton and Kathryn Rattigan Selected for Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly 2021 Excellence in the Law Recognitions

          Robinson+Cole Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton and Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Team lawyer Kathryn M. Rattigan were selected by Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly for recognitions presented as part of the publication’s 2021 Excellence in the Law Awards. The honorees were each profiled in a special issue of the publication and celebrated during a virtual ceremony on April 8, 2021.

          Dana was recognized as a Leader in the Law, which honors the current leaders of the bar, drawn from across the spectrum of the legal profession. Kathryn was named an Up & Coming Lawyer. An honor saluting “the rising stars of the Rhode Island Bar” who “have been practicing and admitted to the RI Bar for 10 years or less yet, have already distinguished themselves in the practice of law.” 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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      • December 11, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners

      • 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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      • 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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      • December 11, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Elects Four New Partners and Promotes Six Counsel

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          Robinson & Cole Elects Four New Partners and Promotes Six Counsel

          Robinson & Cole is pleased to announce the election of four new partners and the promotion of six new counsel. The new partners are Matthew J. Lawlor, Brian D. Nichols, John E. O'Brien, Jr., and Todd R. Regan. The new counsel are Adam Anderson, Stephen O. Clancy, Dana M. Horton, Leigh K. Hughes, Benjamin C. Jensen, and Timothy C. Twardowski. The promotions are effective January 1, 2014.

          "I am thrilled to congratulate our new partners and counsel," said John B. Lynch, Jr., managing partner. "These accomplished lawyers, from varied practice areas in our major markets, all have demonstrated a deep knowledge of their respective legal fields and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service and value to our clients. Their promotions position the firm to strengthen our client relationships even further and continue to enhance the depth of our practices."
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      • August 12, 2010

        Providence Business News Names Dana Horton As “40 Under Forty” Recipient

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          Providence Business News Names Dana Horton As “40 Under Forty” Recipient

          Robinson & Cole is pleased to announce that Dana M. Horton has been recognized by the Providence Business News as one of the "40 Under Forty" award recipients. This honor is bestowed annually upon 40 business professionals under the age of 40 who have achieved distinction as leaders in their respective fields.
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