About

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Wiggin and Dana prides itself in the talent, drive, and integrity of its litigators. The firm's deep bench includes leaders of the bar who have been honored with fellowship in the American College of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Appellate Lawyers, membership in the Product Liability Advisory Council and recognized in Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, The Legal 500, as well as in The Best Lawyers in America, Guide to the World's Leading Litigation Lawyers, and The International Who's Who of Commercial Litigation Lawyers. Most recently, Benchmark Litigation selected our department as the 2021 Connecticut Litigation Department of the Year, and our appellate and white collar practices have recently been recognized as stand-out practices in Connecticut.

Wiggin and Dana recruits and cultivates talented associates, who come from highly ranked law schools, clerkships (our litigators have had over 30 clerkships), and from top national and international law firms. Our litigators have had distinguished careers as federal prosecutors, and collectively have well over 100 years of law enforcement and government experience. We encourage you to review the profiles of our litigation attorneys on our website.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Connecticut

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What the Team is Known For

Wiggin and Dana houses a distinguished litigation practice that offers expertise to local, national and international clients. Particular areas of prowess include IP, securities and environmental litigation, while it is also well versed in product liability matters. Clients also benefit from a leading criminal defence practice, with a wealth of expertise in investigations and enforcement actions.

Work Highlights

  • Wiggin and Dana represented The Hartford, Zurich, and The Hanover Insurance Group in nationwide litigation defending against business interruption

    and related claims filed by policyholders in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James Glasser
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James Glasser
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James Glasser is a respected advocate who is routinely called upon to represent clients in internal investigations, securities disputes and abuse claims.

James is one of the best white-collar lawyers out there.

Jim Glasser is a great trial lawyer.

Jonathan Freiman
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Jonathan Freiman
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Jonathan Freiman offers vast experience representing clients in high-value commercial disputes. He is noted for his expertise in litigation relating to art and artifacts.

Jonathan Freiman is extremely talented. He is very good both as a trial and appellate litigator.

Kim Rinehart
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Kim Rinehart
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Kim Rinehart chairs the firm's class action defence group and is held in high esteem for her expertise in defending complex group claims, including those in the privacy, healthcare and insurance sectors.

Kim Rinehart is a very good lawyer.

Timothy A Diemand
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Timothy A Diemand
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Timothy Diemand represents clients in a range of disputes, including insurance litigation and contractual claims. He offers significant experience appearing in trials and arbitrations.

Timothy is a very good lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wiggin and Dana LLP

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Connecticut

Litigation: General Commercial

Jonathan Freiman
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Jonathan Freiman
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James Glasser
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James Glasser
Head of Litigation: General Commercial
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Kim Rinehart
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Kim Rinehart
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Timothy A Diemand
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Timothy A Diemand
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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

James Glasser
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James Glasser
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Members

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Aaron Bayer

Benjamin Diessel

David Ring

Erika Amarante

James Bicks

James Craven

James Glasser

James Glasser

Head of Department

Jeffrey Babbin

Jenny Chou

John Doroghazi

Joseph Grasso

Kevin Budge

Kevin Smith

Kim Rinehart

Matthew Brown

Nathan Denning

Robert Hoff

Robyn Gallagher

Tadhg Dooley

Industries

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Aerospace and Defense

Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Education

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Insurance

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics