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McCarter & English, LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

USA Guide 2026 : Connecticut


McCarter & English, LLP

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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.

Industries (11)

  • Real Estate
  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Financial Services
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Energy
  • Government
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Insurance

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Litigation: General Commercial - Connecticut

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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 defence. 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

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  • McCarter & English represented Temsa Skoda in a breach of contract action former brought by its former distributor in the United States and Canada which claimed Temsa unlawfully interfered with the plaintiffs’ relationship with a prospective buyer and is therefore liable for $20 million in losses.

Strengths

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  • I have found the McCarter & English team to be knowledgeable, thorough, diligent and professional, navigating the US court process respectfully and not stooping or reacting to the opposing side.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • The McCarter & English team works collaboratively and works to understand client objectives.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Any situation that arises, the firm has been able to provide the appropriate assistance. At times I think they understand my business better than I do.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Thomas Finn
    Band 2Thomas Finn

    Thomas Finn

    Thomas Finn is an experienced litigator with noted strengths handling disputes related to the False Claims Act and antitrust matters.
  • Band 2Thomas J Rechen
    Band 2Thomas J Rechen

    Thomas J Rechen

    Thomas Rechen represents a range of clients in disputes, including high net worth individuals, financial institutions and non-profit organisations. He offers particular expertise in IP litigation.

    • Tom is always thinking about things with the objective of simplifying complex matters and being very cost effective in the process.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Tom has provided clear, concise and on-point advice throughout.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

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