The firm prides itself on its courtroom results. Between 2002 and 2019 the firm tried 200 jury cases to conclusion in both state and federal courts. One hundred and twenty-five (125) of those trials resulted in defense verdicts in favor of our clients. In another 30 cases, the verdict was less than the last amount offered, cases we also count as wins. This translates to a firm-wide winning percentage of 78. We have prosecuted and defended numerous appeals in all the appellate courts of Connecticut and the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. We are also defending cases in New York City, as well as Westchester, Richmond, Rockland and Suffolk Counties.%. Many of these cases were tried against some of the finest lawyers in the State.
We also recognize that very few cases result in jury verdicts, so every effort is made to resolve cases short of trial on the best terms possible for our clients. We resolve hundreds of cases every year by settlement. We have also been able to close over 40 cases per year without any payment whatsoever being made by our client as a result of successful motions, tenders of defense, or by simply convincing opposing counsel to withdraw the case.
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Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Attorney
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Michael Barbarula Obtain Dismissal of Fair Housing-Reasonable Accommodation Claim
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Second Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in favor of Municipal Officials and Building Board of Appeals
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RRD Partner Dan Ryan Wins Defense Verdict for Ophthalmologist
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RRD Obtains Summary Judgment on Negligent Supervision of Elderly Parent Claim
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RRD Partner Dan Ryan Wins Defense Verdict for Eye Surgeon
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Rob Laney and Michael Young Win Defense Verdict in Premises Liability Lawsuit
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RRD Obtains Dismissal on Behalf of City, Mayor, and Chief of Police
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RRD Associate Michael Young Wins Defense Verdict in Truck Accident Case
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RRD Obtains Summary Judgment in Railroad Injury Case
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RRD Wins Second Circuit Appeal in Labor Dispute Case
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Partner Chuck Deluca Successfully Defends Russian Businessman in Abuse Suit Brought by Ex-wife
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RRD Partner Rob Laney Wins Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Case
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Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Action Against Town
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RRD Obtains Dismissal on Behalf of West Haven Police Officer
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Partner Robert Hickey Secures Appellate Win for Metro-North
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RRD Obtains Summary Judgment in ADA Case
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Partner Catherine Nietzel Notches Defense Verdict for Psychiatrist
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RRD Wins Supreme Court Reversal Reinstating Defense Verdict in Malpractice Case and Announces New Rule Regarding Jurors’ Exposure to Media
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Dismissal Obtained on Behalf of City