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Finn Dixon & Herling LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

USA Guide 2026 : Connecticut


Finn Dixon & Herling LLP

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Key characteristics of the Litigation Practice group at Finn Dixon & Herling LLP:

  • Highly experienced trial attorneys who previously served in leadership positions in the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the District of CT and the SDNY, and the SEC’s New York Regional Office, and have represented individuals and companies in numerous trials, hearings, appeals, arbitrations, and assisted clients in navigating white-collar criminal and civil investigations initiated by federal authorities.
  • National litigation practice, representing companies and individuals in federal and state courts in a broad range of commercial disputes, involving the combination/breakup of private businesses and disputes stemming from dissolution of business relationships.
  • Significant experience conducting sensitive internal investigations for corporations, non-profits, boards of directors, audit & special committees and private equity investors, seeking an independent review of potential misconduct or other concerns, ranging from fraud to sexual misconduct.

Our litigation practice concentrates on complex civil litigation, white collar criminal defense, regulatory enforcement matters and internal investigations. Our depth of experience allows us to customize our approach to achieve our clients’ objectives in a cost-effective manner. Our expertise allows us to staff matters with lean teams, our collaborative approach ensures that the judgment of our partners is brought to bear in high-stakes litigation matters.

Industries (5)

  • Banks
  • Education
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Private Clients/Individuals

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Litigation: General Commercial - Connecticut

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Finn Dixon has an impressive practice with broad capabilities across civil and criminal litigation. It offers notable expertise in white-collar criminal defence, as well as representing clients in regulatory enforcement. The team is also adept at handling internal investigations for corporate clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Finn Dixon & Herling represented Grayscale Investments in a civil lawsuit filed in the Connecticut Superior Court by an alleged competitor claiming competition violations.

Strengths

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  • They take the time to understand our business, our priorities and our risk tolerance, and they’re consistently available when it matters, often turning around clear, actionable guidance on tight timelines.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Finn Dixon will easily digest complex legal issues for the in-house legal team so that we can make the best decision on legal strategy. We consistently trust their judgment in handling novel legal issues and are impressed with their strategy recommendations.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • They work to understand our business and match the right counsel with the right issue.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Deirdre Daly
    Band 1Deirdre Daly

    Deirdre Daly

    Deirdre Daly has an impressive pedigree in defending clients facing regulatory investigations and enforcement, leveraging her experience serving as the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
  • Band 2Andrew Calamari
    Band 2Andrew Calamari

    Andrew Calamari

    Andrew Calamari is a highly experienced litigator with particular expertise in SEC investigations and enforcement matters, drawing from his expertise as a former director of the SEC's New York office.
    • I would refer my most sensitive and high profile matters to Andy. He is a fantastic attorney. He is responsive and thoughtful.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • He knows what's happening, is efficient and doesn't waste time. His judgment is unmatched so it allows us to efficiently solve SEC issues.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 2Jeffrey Plotkin
    Band 2Jeffrey Plotkin

    Jeffrey Plotkin

    Jeffrey Plotkin has a wide-ranging securities regulatory practice, which sees him regularly engaged by senior executives and public companies in SEC matters.

Ranked Individuals at Finn Dixon & Herling LLP (3)

Connecticut

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    Deirdre Daly

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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    Andrew Calamari

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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    Jeffrey Plotkin

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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