Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has ranked the following Murtha Cullina practices in Connecticut in its 2024 edition: Healthcare, Insurance, Labor & Employment, Litigation and Real Estate.
The publication also ranked the following Connecticut attorneys:
Environment
Patricia Boye-Williams
Healthcare
Heather Berchem
Stephanie Sprague Sobkowiak
Labor & Employment
Patricia Reilly
Barry Waters
Litigation: General Commercial
David Friedman
Real Estate
Frank Saccomandi III
Keith Varian
Additionally, Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business included commentary for a few of the ranked practice areas:
Healthcare
Murtha Cullina advises hospitals, nursing homes and individuals on healthcare regulation and compliance issues, as well as litigation and provider operations. The team is also highly experienced in M&A, tax and labor matters, with particular strength in the long-term care space.
Stephanie Sobkowiak offers expertise to healthcare providers in all regulatory compliance and transactional matters.
“Heather Berchem is extremely knowledgeable as to healthcare matters.”
Labor & Employment
Murtha was also described as covering the full spectrum of labor and employment law matters on behalf of management-side clients. Employment matters handled include wrongful dismissal, discrimination and ERISA claims, while the team is also noted for its involvement in traditional labor law matters, such as contract negotiations, strike avoidance and enforcement proceedings.
Barry Waters defends employers in antitrust and labor law violations and noncompete disputes.
Patricia Reilly has a thriving employment practice bolstered by significant litigation expertise. She represents clients in discrimination claims and sexual harassment investigations, and frequently appears before administrative boards.
“Patricia Reilly has helped us to successfully navigate several complicated and difficult cases.”
“Tricia is an extension of our team and a valued resource.”
Litigation: General Commercial
Murtha Cullina is noted for its handling of bankruptcy litigation and other complex commercial disputes. Its impressive client base includes financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies and government entities.
David Friedman is held in high esteem for his commercial litigation practice. He works on trade secrets cases, insurance disputes and derivative actions.
Real Estate
Murtha Cullina has a considerable footprint in the Connecticut real estate market. The firm represents owners, investors, developers and consultants in a wide array of investment and development projects, alongside additional experience advising lenders on acquisitions, construction projects and real estate financing. The firm offers notable prowess in affordable housing transactions and zoning issues.
Frank Saccomandi acts for clients such as lenders, developers and healthcare providers on a range of transactions. His experience includes matters involving property classes such as retail and industrial units.
Keith Varian is sought out for representation in acquisitions, dispositions and leasing transactions, as well as offering wider financing strength. He is particularly noted for his healthcare industry know-how.
