Michael Maglio

Michael F. Maglio

(he/him/his)

Partner

Michael F. Maglio

(he/him/his)

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Michael Maglio's practice is concentrated in the areas of commercial and corporate finance, asset-based lending, and other secured and unsecured lending. He is a member of the firm’s Business Transactions, Bankruptcy + Reorganizations, and Sustainability Groups.

    Financing Transactions

    Mike represents institutional lenders and borrowers in structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex single- and multiple-lender, single- and multiple-obligor, and single- and multi-tiered financing transactions. His experience includes the representation of senior lenders in complex commercial, asset-based and acquisition financings across various industries, such as telecommunications, construction, media, marketing, manufacturing, aviation, healthcare, real estate and transportation. He recently represented the agent and syndicate of lenders in connection with a $350 million senior secured revolving credit facility to affiliate companies providing intermodal trucking services throughout North America.

    Creditors’ Rights and Debt Restructurings

    In addition to his transactional finance practice, Mike regularly advises clients in the areas of creditors' rights and problem loan workouts, with particular emphasis on default resolution and loan restructurings. He recently guided a client, in its separate capacities as senior agent, senior lender and junior lender, through a restructuring of complex senior and subordinated construction loan facilities that exceeded $33 million to a company engaged in the design, procurement, and installation of a 10.3 MW gas-fired combined co-generation and ice production facility.

    Sustainability and Green Finance

    As a member of the firm’s interdisciplinary Sustainability Group, Mike represents lenders in financing transactions to green project development and renewable energy companies. He recently represented an institutional lender providing a $22 million construction loan to an affiliated group of companies to fund the construction costs associated with the design, procurement, and installation of 26 MW commercial rooftop solar array projects for two Fortune 50 companies to be located on 60 commercial buildings in four states.

    Mike lectures frequently on issues relating to commercial lending and distressed loan workouts. He served as a member of advisory committees appointed by the Connecticut Law Revision Commission to study and advise the Connecticut legislature on the enactment of commercial law legislation, including Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

    Mike is a fellow of the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers. He has been selected to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2006 to 2009 and from 2017 to 2022 as well as listed in The Best Lawyers in America© in the areas of Banking and Finance Law since 2013, Commercial Finance Law since 2016, Equipment Finance Law since 2008, and Securitization and Structured Finance Law since 2007.

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

      • Represented a syndicate of lenders in a $65 million secured credit facility to an operator of 22 health care facilities located in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.
      • Represented a lender in a series of secured credit facilities involving working capital facilities, term loans, and mortgage loans, as well as related interest rate protection arrangements, to an integrated group of affiliate corporations.

      • Represented the agent and a syndicate of lenders in a $350 million secured credit facility to a major national commercial trucking concern.

      • Represented a lender in a $25 million loan restructuring with an obligated group of affiliate companies in the commercial construction industry that involved complex intercreditor and bankruptcy issues.
      • Representation of a senior lender providing revolving and term loans to partially finance the acquisition of a company specializing in turnkey conversion of shrink sleeve packaging products by another packaging company.

      • Represented an institutional lender providing a $22 million construction loan to an affiliated group of borrowers to fund the construction costs associated with the design, procurement, and installation of 26 MW commercial rooftop solar array projects for two Fortune 50 companies to be located on 60 commercial buildings in four states and secured by all assets of the borrowers. We advised on respective rights under all contracts with equipment procurement contractors (EPCs), power purchase agreements, renewable energy certificates, agreements relating to federal investment tax credits, interconnection agreements, and maintenance agreements. The contemplated refinancing of this transaction involved the placement of permanent senior loan financing from an institutional lender, a tax credit equity investment (in the form of a "partnership flip," which involved the creation of special purpose entities) from an institutional investor, and the associated intercreditor, interparty, and other related third-party issues.

      • Represented a lender, as administrative and collateral agent and a lender, in a $9,500,000 senior secured construction-to permanent term loan facility, and also as the sole lender in a contemporaneous $6,150,000 senior subordinated construction-to-permanent term loan facility, provided to a borrower to fund the construction costs associated with the design, procurement, and installation of a 10.3 MW gas-fired combined co-generation and ice production facility in Staten Island, New York, secured by all personal and real property assets of the borrower and its affiliates, including their respective rights under all contracts with procurement contractors, interconnection agreements, and maintenance agreements and involving associated intercreditor, interparty, and other third-party issues. Assisted the client in evaluating the permitting and environmental requirements for and status of the borrower's co-generation facility as well as interacting with state agencies involved in the permitting process and with tax abatements.

    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      American Bar Association
      Business Law Section, Commercial Financial Services Committee
      Business Law Section, Uniform Commercial Code Committee

      Connecticut Bar Association
      Business Law Section
      Commercial Finance Section
      Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section (1982 - present)

      American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers
      Fellow

      Turnaround Management Association
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Selected to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2006 to 2009 and from 2017 to 2022.

      Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the areas of Banking and Finance Law since 2013, Commercial Finance Law since 2016, Equipment Finance Law since 2008, and Securitization and Structured Finance Law since 2007.

      Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© as Hartford Lawyer of the Year in the area of Banking and Finance Law for 2018 and 2022

    • Community Involvement

      Community Involvement

      Easter Seals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut
      Former Member, Board of Directors
      Golf Tournament Steering Committee
  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Publications

      Publications

      "Revised Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code: Taking Security Interests in Securities Held in Brokerage Accounts – Finally, Commercial Rules Which Make It Easier to Do Business," published in Client Alert
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        • Revised Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code: Taking Security Interests in Securities Held in Brokerage Accounts – Finally, Commercial Rules Which Make It Easier to Do Business

        "Revised Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code: Taking Security Interests in Securities Held in Brokerage Accounts – Finally, Commercial Rules Which Make It Easier to Do Business," published in Client Alert, authored by Michael F. Maglio

        Discussion of Revised Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) rules governing attachment, perfection, and priority of security interests in investment property.


      "Connecticut Commercial Lending Law," published in Commercial Lending Law: A State-By-State Guide (2016)
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        • Connecticut Commercial Lending Law

        "Connecticut Commercial Lending Law," published in Commercial Lending Law: A State-By-State Guide, authored by Michael F. Maglio (2016)

        The chapter provides commercial lenders and businesses doing business in the State of Connecticut with an overview of various aspects of Connecticut commercial lending law. The book is a publication of the Commercial Finance Committee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association and is the 2nd edition of the book, which was originally published in 2009.


      "Connecticut State Law of Guaranties," published in The Law of Guaranties: A Jurisdiction-by-Jurisdiction Guide to U.S. and Canadian (2/2013)

    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "Changes to Article 9 of the UCC in Connecticut," at Connecticut Bar Association's Commercial Finance Section, Members and Executive Committee, co-presented with James Schulwolf, Shipman & Goodwin LLP (10/23/2013)

      "Commercial Lending Requirements and Loan Documentation in Connecticut," at continuing education seminar sponsored by Lorman Educational Services

      "Working Capital Guarantee Program of the Export-Import Bank of the United States," at Commercial Financial Services Committee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association
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        • Working Capital Guarantee Program of the Export-Import Bank of the United States

        "Working Capital Guarantee Program of the Export-Import Bank of the United States," at Commercial Financial Services Committee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association, presented by Michael F. Maglio
        Documenting commerical loan transactions guaranteed under the Working Capital Guarantee Program of The Export-Import Bank of the United States.

      "Revised Article 9-A Nuts and Bolts Guide for Connecticut Practitioners," at Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) continuing education seminar

      "Commercial Lending in Connecticut," at continuing education seminar sponsored by the National Business Institute (NBI)

      "Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code - What You Don't Know, Will Hurt You," at CBA continuing education seminar
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        • Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code - What You Don't Know, Will Hurt You

        "Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code - What You Don't Know, Will Hurt You," at CBA continuing education seminar, presented by Michael F. Maglio
        Panelist



    • News

      R+C in the News

      • October 18, 2018

        51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 51 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2018. In addition, 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. View the list of recognized attorneys and their areas of practice.

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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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      • June 17, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Lawyer Co-authors Connecticut Chapter of Commercial Lending Law: A Jurisdiction-by-Jurisdiction Guide to U.S. and Canadian Law

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyer Co-authors Connecticut Chapter of Commercial Lending Law: A Jurisdiction-by-Jurisdiction Guide to U.S. and Canadian Law

          Robinson+Cole finance lawyer Michael F. Maglio recently co-authored the "Connecticut Commercial Lending Law" chapter in the book Commercial Lending Law: A Jurisdiction-by-Jurisdiction Guide to U.S. and Canadian Law (Second Edition, 2016). The chapter provides commercial lenders and businesses doing business in the State of Connecticut with an overview of various aspects of Connecticut commercial lending law. The book is a publication of the Commercial Finance Committee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association and is the second edition of the book, which was originally published in 2009. Mr. Maglio co-authored the "Connecticut Commercial Lending Law" chapter of the first edition as well. Robinson+Cole lawyers W. Richard Smith, Steven J. Boyajian, and Christopher J. Hug provided valuable assistance to Mr. Maglio for the second edition.

      • November 18, 2013

        Michael Maglio Speaks at CBA Meeting

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          Michael Maglio Speaks at CBA Meeting

          Finance lawyer Michael F. Maglio spoke at the Connecticut Bar Association's Commercial Finance Section Meeting on October 23, 2013. The program focused on the 2010 amendments to Article 9 (Secured Transactions) of the UCC that went into effect in Connecticut, and many other states, on July 1, 2013. Mr. Maglio, along with Shipman & Goodwin lawyer James Schulwolf, discussed the effects that these Article 9 amendments have on documentation and due diligence practice in secured financing transactions.
      • February 28, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Lawyer Co-Authors Connecticut Chapter of The Law of Guaranties Guide

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          Robinson & Cole Lawyer Co-Authors Connecticut Chapter of The Law of Guaranties Guide

          Robinson & Cole finance lawyer Michael F. Maglio recently co-authored and coordinated the “Connecticut State Law of Guaranties” chapter in the book The Law of Guaranties: A Jurisdiction-by-Jurisdiction Guide to U.S. and Canadian Law. The chapter provides commercial lenders and businesses considering extending credit to Connecticut borrowers secured by guaranties with an overview of various aspects of Connecticut guaranty law. The guide is a publication of the Commercial Finance Committee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association. Robinson & Cole business transactions lawyer Travis R. Searles provided research assistance to Mr. Maglio.
      • November 2, 2010

        Finance Partner Selected to Serve on Connecticut Law Revision Commission Advisory Committee

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          Finance Partner Selected to Serve on Connecticut Law Revision Commission Advisory Committee

          The chair of the Connecticut Law Revision Commission has selected finance partner Michael F. Maglio to serve as a member of the Law Revision Advisory Committee on the proposed revisions to Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Article 9. Committee members will review and make recommendations to the commission and the Connecticut Legislature on revisions to UCC Article 9 that were approved in 2010 by the American Law Institute and the National Conference of Commissioners on the Uniform State Laws. The revisions are under consideration for enactment in all 50 states. UCC Article 9 governs secured transactions by regulating the creation and enforcement of security interests in movable property, intangible property, and fixtures.

          Mr. Maglio, a fellow of the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers, focuses his practice on commercial and corporate finance, asset-based lending and other secured and unsecured lending, loan workouts and debt restructuring.

      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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      • October 11, 2022

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Super Lawyers®

          A total of 39 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island for 2022. In addition, 30 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          Jeffrey J. White was named to the Top 50: 2022 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. Linda L. Morkan appears on the Top 25: 2022 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list and, similarly, Natalie D. Ramsey was included in the Top 50: 2022 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. 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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      • October 14, 2021

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 42 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island for 2021. In addition, 29 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          Bruce B. Barth and Jeffrey J. White were named to the Top 50: 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. Linda L. Morkan appears on the Top 25: 2021 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list and, similarly, Natalie D. Ramsey was included in the Top 50: 2021 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. 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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      • October 15, 2020

        47 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in Super Lawyers®

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          47 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in Super Lawyers®

          A total of 47 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island for 2020. In addition, 29 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          Also, Bruce B. Barth was named to the Top 50: 2020 Connecticut Super Lawyers list and Linda L. Morkan appears on the Top 25: 2020 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list.

          The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. Read more in the press release.

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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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      • October 19, 2019

        52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 52 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2019. In addition, 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          The following lawyers were named to the Top 50: 2019 Connecticut Super Lawyers list: Denis C. Cavanaugh, Gregory R. Faulkner, Linda L. Morkan, Todd R. Regan, and Jeffrey J. White. Linda also appears on the Top 25: 2019 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list.

          The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. Read more in the press release.

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      • August 15, 2019

        57 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020

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          57 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020

          57 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020. Of the 57 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 44 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law, insurance law, and litigation-construction.

          Additionally, the following four lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Thomas P. Cody in Real Estate Law, Michael R. Enright in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, John B. Lynch Jr. in Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Theodore J. Tucci in Insurance Law. Kathleen M. Porter was also named a Best Lawyers® 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” in Boston, Massachusetts, in the area of Information Technology Law. Read more in the press release.

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      • August 15, 2018

        Mike Maglio and Earl Phillips Receive Best Lawyers® 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” Designation

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          Mike Maglio and Earl Phillips Receive Best Lawyers® 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” Designation

          Robinson+Cole lawyers Michael F. Maglio and Earl W. Phillips, Jr. have each been named the Best Lawyers® 2019 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut. Mr. Maglio's recognition is in the area of Banking and Finance Law, and Mr. Phillips' recognition is in the area of Environmental Law.

          Overall, 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). Of the 52 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 42 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Read more in the press release.

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      • October 17, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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

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

          See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

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      • August 15, 2017

        Fifty-Nine Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018

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          Fifty-Nine Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018

          Fifty-nine Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018 (Copyright 2017 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Of the 59 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 49 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state.

          Additionally, the following six lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Litigation – Construction; Stephen E. Goldman in Insurance Law; Stuart D. Rosen in Litigation – Banking and Finance; Edward J. Samorajczyk Jr. in Securities / Capital Markets Law; William T. Sellay in Mergers and Acquisitions Law; and Theodore J. Tucci in Health Care Law.

          See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers in the press release.

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      • 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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      • February 1, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Forms Sustainability Cross-Practice Team

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          Robinson+Cole Forms Sustainability Cross-Practice Team

          Robinson+Cole announced today that lawyers from a variety of its practice areas have formally come together to form an interdisciplinary Sustainability Group. Comprised of lawyers with deep experience and a history of collaborating to handle sustainability issues related to energy, environmental, tax, intellectual property, real estate, finance, mergers and acquisitions, and construction matters, the team is positioned to offer clients a comprehensive approach to incorporating sustainable designs and practices into their business.

          The lawyers in the group routinely counsel clients on addressing sustainable practices such as using renewable and alternative energy, recycling and conserving water and other resources, financing green initiatives, following LEED and green construction practices, implementing corporate sustainability programs, managing climate change risks through adaptation and mitigation, and establishing clean-tech ventures.

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      • August 18, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016

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          Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016

          Robinson+Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of Connecticut lawyers selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016 (Copyright 2015 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Across the firm’s practice groups and offices, 55 lawyers were named to this year’s list, including 45 in Connecticut.

          Additionally, the following seven lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Bruce B. Barth in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Litigation – Construction; Stephen E. Goldman in Insurance Law; Joey Lee Miranda in Environmental Law; Craig A. Raabe in Litigation – Intellectual Property; Edward J. Samorajczyk, Jr., in Securities / Capital Markets Law; and William T. Sellay in Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Peter V. Lacouture was named the Best Lawyers® 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in Energy Law in Providence, Rhode Island.

          See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers in the news release.

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      • August 19, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

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          Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

          Robinson+Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of Connecticut lawyers selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015 (Copyright 2014 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken,SC). Across the firm's practice groups and offices, 56 lawyers were named to this year's list, including 46 in Connecticut.

          Additionally, the following six lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2015 "Lawyer of the Year" in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Construction Law; Gregory R. Faulkner in Litigation – Construction; Judith M.Keppelman in Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Craig A. Raabe in Criminal Defense: Non-White-Collar and Litigation – Antitrust; William T. Sellay in Corporate Law; and Theodore J. Tucci in Health Care Law.

          See the full list of included lawyers in the press release here.

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      • August 16, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

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          Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

          Robinson & Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of attorneys in Connecticut selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2014 (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Across the firm's practice groups and offices, 56 attorneys were named to this year's list, including 48 in Connecticut and 2 who received the distinction for the first time.

          Additionally, three lawyers were named "Lawyer of the Year" for 2014. Judith M. Keppelman was named Hartford Trusts and Estates "Lawyer of the Year," Dwight H. Merriam was named Hartford Litigation - Real Estate "Lawyer of the Year," and James A. Wade was named Hartford Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants "Lawyer of the Year."

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      • August 28, 2012

        Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

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          Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

          Robinson & Cole LLP was again recognized as having the highest number of attorneys in Connecticut selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 (© 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Across the firm's practice groups and offices, 55 attorneys were named to this year's list, including 46 in Connecticut and 10 who received the distinction for the first time.

          Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 4.4 million confidential evaluations are submitted by attorneys on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Additional information regarding the Best Lawyers selection methodology may be read here. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice."

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      • September 12, 2011

        Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

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          Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

          Robinson & Cole LLP was again recognized as having the highest number of attorneys in Connecticut selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 (© 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). In addition, the firm achieved the distinction of being the top-listed firm with the most listed attorneys in the state in the areas of Environmental Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, and Litigation - Intellectual Property. The firm is also top-listed in Hartford, Connecticut, and in the areas of Corporate Law, Environmental Law, Litigation - Construction, and Trusts and Estates for the city.

          Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 3.1 million confidential evaluations are submitted by attorneys on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice."

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    • Legal Updates/Newsletters

      Legal Updates/Newsletters

      "PPP Update: New Round with Some New Rules" co-authored with Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV, Taylor A. Shea and Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy (1/27/2021)

      "PPP Update: Loan Necessity Questionnaires" co-authored with Taylor A. Shea, Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV, Samuel C. Maduabueke and Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy (11/9/2020)

      "PPP Update: SBA Procedural Notice - Paycheck Protection Program Loans and Changes of Ownership" co-authored with Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy, Taylor A. Shea, Eric M. Kogan, Jeffrey L. Volpintesta and Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV (10/9/20)

      "PPP Update: Treatment of Owners and Forgiveness of Certain Nonpayroll Costs" co-authored with Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy, Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV and Taylor A. Shea (8/31/20)

      "Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act" co-authored with Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy, Jeffrey L. Volpintesta, Taylor A. Shea and Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV

      "PPP Update: Loan Forgiveness Application" co-authored with Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy, Jeffrey L. Volpintesta, Taylor A. Shea and Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV, which examines key aspects of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and related instructions. (5/19/2020)
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        • PPP Update: Loan Forgiveness Application

        "PPP Update: Loan Forgiveness Application" co-authored by Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy, Jeffrey L. Volpintesta, Taylor A. Shea, Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV and Michael F. Maglio, which examines key aspects of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and related instructions. (5/19/2020)

        Business Transaction Group members Mike Maglio, Kit Peabody, Taylor Shea, Jeffrey Volpintesta and Barrett Wilson-Murphy authored "PPP Update: Loan Forgiveness Application," which was published as a Legal Update on May 19, 2020.  On May 15, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury (Treasury), released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and related instructions (collectively, the Forgiveness Application). This Legal Update examines key aspects of the Forgiveness Application, which provides some long-awaited clarity with regard to loan forgiveness eligibility and the application process, but still leaves unanswered questions that some borrowers will have as they prepare their applications. To read the full article, click here. 

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      "PPP Loans: Further Guidance on the “Necessity Certification”" co-authored with Taylor A. Shea, Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy, Jeffrey L. Volpintesta and Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV, presented by the Hartford Business Journal and New Haven Biz

      "COVID-19 Relief: Understanding The Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program" co-authored with Eric M. Kogan, Taylor A. Shea, Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV and Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy (4/13/2020)