Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Connecticut
Band 2
Contact number
+1 860 275 6700About
Provided by McCarter & English, LLP
McCarter’s Connecticut-based litigators are known for their broad experience in business litigation, including traditional business tort, contract, and unfair trade practice claims; securities litigation; misappropriation of trade secrets claims; white collar criminal defense; commercial real estate and construction disputes; ERISA litigation; financial services disputes; intellectual property litigation; employment litigation; product liability matters; and related appeals. Our multidisciplinary team represents Fortune 500 companies, global manufacturers, start-ups, and private clients.
Our commercial litigators are nationally recognized for helping clients attain their strategic and economic goals. By virtue of the team’s collective knowledge and experience, we are able to efficiently develop the most effective strategy to either avoid litigation or handle unavoidable matters in all forums, including traditional and alternative dispute resolution on a multijurisdictional basis.
Chambers Review
McCarter & English is recommended for its handling of a range of business litigation including tort, contract and unfair trade practice claims and white-collar criminal defense. The firm offers additional strength in financial services, IP and employment litigation. Its highly regarded team is able to service local as well as national clients in trial and appellate litigation.
Work Highlights
- McCarter & English defended TEMSA in a $20 million breach of contract claim filed by a former distributor and servicer, alleging it interfered with their relationship with a prospective buyer.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is excellent at handling complex litigation and difficult parties."
"The team at the firm is dedicated and diligent."
"The firm is excellent at handling complex litigation and difficult parties."
"The team at the firm is dedicated and diligent."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Rechen represents a range of clients in disputes, including high net worth individuals, financial institutions and nonprofit organizations. He offers particular expertise in IP litigation.
"He is an excellent litigator. He is direct, he is a creative thinker and he has a really good ability to advocate strongly."
Thomas Finn is an experienced litigator with noted strengths handling disputes related to the False Claims Act and antitrust matters.
"He does an excellent job at coordinating the efforts of everyone involved."
Ranked Lawyers at
McCarter & English, LLP
Connecticut
Members
Provided by McCarter & English, LLP
Catherine A. Mohan
Charles D. Ray
Eric W. Wiechmann
James E. Regan
Jeffrey M. Thomen
Joseph J. Cherico
Mark D. Giarratana
Moyahoena N. Ogilvie
Paula C. Cedillo
Thomas J. Finn
Industries
Provided by McCarter & English, LLP
Aerospace & Defence
Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Insurance
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Technology, Hardware & Electronics