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Cohen and Wolf, PC

Litigation: General Commercial

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Cohen and Wolf, PC

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Cohen and Wolf, P.C.'s Litigation Group represents businesses, municipalities and individuals in a broad spectrum of substantive areas involving litigation, including administrative law; appeals; bankruptcy; business and commercial disputes; construction; employment; environmental; insurance coverage; professional negligence; real estate (foreclosures, summary process, tax appeals and zoning); and securities. Attorneys in the Group regularly appear in federal and state trial courts throughout Connecticut and before administrative agencies such as the Connecticut Banking Commission, the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, the Connecticut Siting Council, and various municipal boards and agencies. Members of the Group also appear in the appellate courts of Connecticut and in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in a wide variety of cases.

The Group is committed to the effective and efficient use of pretrial discovery and other procedural tools throughout all phases of litigation to keep matters on track while encouraging an atmosphere conducive to settlement where appropriate.  In recognition that most litigated matters are settled before trial, the Group is also committed to the use of alternative dispute resolution when appropriate, and has extensive experience in both mediation and arbitration.

Industries (12)

  • municipalities
  • business & commercial disputes
  • construction
  • employment
  • environmental
  • insurance coverage
  • professional negligence
  • real estate (foreclosures, summary process, tax appeals and zoning)
  • securities
  • telecommunications
  • utilities
  • bankruptcy

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Litigation: General Commercial - Connecticut

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Cohen and Wolf has a robust business litigation practice that is noted for its handling of insurance defense, environmental claims and professional negligence litigation, among other matters. Clients include businesses, municipalities and private individuals. The team offers additional expertise in administrative law and appellate litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Cohen and Wolf acted as lead counsel to the towns of Fairfield, New Canaan, Ridgefield and Westport before the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority opposing a proposed sale of Aquarion Water Company to a newly formed regional water authority for $2.4 billion.

Strengths

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  • Cohen and Wolf's strength lies in its social and communication skills.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • All partners and associates at the firm are extremely capable when representing us.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2David A Ball
    Band 2David A Ball

    David A Ball

    David Ball is an esteemed litigator noted for his capabilities representing clients in a variety of commercial disputes, including product liability claims and breach-of-contract cases. He acts for investors, high net worth individuals and manufacturers, among others.

    • I think very highly of David Ball.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

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