Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Workouts
Uncertain economic times provide businesses and individuals with many challenging financial situations. Our attorneys are experienced in assisting clients in overcoming economic difficulties through the bankruptcy process and out-of-court workouts. We routinely represent debtors, creditor committees and equity holders in Chapter 11 reorganizations.
Civil & Criminal Taxpayer Representation
If you have tax problems, our firm maintains one of the largest and most respected tax controversy practices in the Northeast. We represent individuals and businesses in criminal tax investigations, administrative tax controversies and tax disputes before the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Justice Tax Division, and the various state tax departments.
Commercial Litigation
We have a wide range of experience in handling complex business cases. Our attorneys are practical litigators who practice before state and federal courts, in Connecticut and nationally. We provide creative advice to clients to resolve complex problems, whether through negotiated settlements, alternative dispute resolution (arbitration and mediation), trial or appeals.
Corporate & Business
Our clients range from large, publicly-traded entities to closely-held start-ups and entrepreneurial businesses in a broad spectrum of industries. We take pride in developing a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses, which enables us to provide practical solutions as well as sound legal advice for issues and transactions throughout the business life cycle.
Estate Planning & Administration
Our estate planning services include wealth transfer planning, drafting estate documents including Wills, Living Wills, Health Care Proxies, Powers of Attorney, Revocable Living trusts and Irrevocable trusts, succession planning and buy-sell agreements for businesses and their owners. probate administration and charitable planning.
Real Estate
We have extensive experience representing owners, tenants and developers with development, conveyancing, financing, zoning, land use and leasing matters. We work closely with municipal planners, state and local regulatory boards and commissions, architects and engineers, lenders and insurers to navigate the myriad of complex issues underlying commercial real estate transactions and development projects.