Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff LLC
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Skilled.
Pragmatic.
Tenacious.

Guided equally by passion and pragmatism, our firm is driven by the desire to create opportunities for our clients, resolve their issues, and advocate for their interests. We are equipped to tackle even the most complex land use and business litigation matters without the often clumsy and costly pitfalls of larger firms.

Practice Areas

We are a sophisticated boutique law firm that focuses on our core competencies to provide highly skilled representation efficiently for businesses and individuals.

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Land Use

We confidently usher clients through the maze and multitude of legal, regulatory, legislative and interpersonal issues inherent in the land use process.

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Commercial Litigation & Arbitration

Our lawyers have substantial experience in state and federal courts, as well as resolving disputes in alternative dispute resolution settings and before administrative boards.

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Administrative Agency Hearings & Proceedings

Each local and state agency has its own set of rules and procedures. Knowledgeable counsel can be the difference between a detour and a quagmire.

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Appellate

Through the firm’s appellate practice, our lawyers have challenged and established legal precedent in our courts, ensuring that the decisions of trial judges are based on sound legal principles.

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Local Counsel Services

We practice in federal and state courts throughout the State of Connecticut and frequently serve as local counsel to out-of-state firms litigating in Connecticut.

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Mediator & Arbitrator Services

Leveraging decades of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex business litigation, we bring even the most complicated disputes to successful resolution.

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Real Estate

We take pride in our creative solutions to the unique issues that invariably arise in our clients’ property transactions.

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We are a sophisticated boutique law firm that focuses on our core competencies to provide highly skilled representation efficiently for businesses and individuals in Connecticut.

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The HSSK Difference

Respected

Respected by both bench and bar, HSSK is known for its ability to deliver precedent-setting results of first impression in federal and state courts. Our reputation in the legal community provides our clients with tactical advantages and peace of mind.

Sophisticated

HSSK handles complex business disputes involving contracts, unfair trade practices, and real estate, as well as sophisticated land use matters statewide. Whether it is a “bet-the-company” litigation or a multistage development, our skilled team advocates for your interests.

Collaborative

HSSK understands the changing needs and challenges of their clients’ businesses. Each matter is efficiently staffed by a team of attorneys who work together to achieve the clients’ goals and objectives at each stage of the proceeding.

In the News
01/15/2025

HSSK Law Secures $5 Million Settlement for Former Stone Academy Students

HSSK has successfully negotiated a $5 million settlement in the high-profile class action lawsuit on behalf of nearly 1,000 former Stone Academy students. The school, which abruptly closed in 2023 after nearly 150 years of operation, left these students stranded without their nursing degrees and without recourse for tuition and fees already paid. 

1/14/2025

HSSK PRESENTS: Land Use Law for Non-Lawyers: What You Don’t Know Can Kill a Project

HSSK Land Use attorneys Amy Souchuns, John Knuff, and Sara Sharp will present a webinar, "Land Use Law for Non-Lawyers: What You Don’t Know Can Kill a Project," for engineers, architects, and other professionals involved in land use applications across Connecticut. This session will provide practical guidance and tools to help them avoid common pitfalls and navigate the complexities of the land use process with confidence.

12/27/2024

HSSK Spreads Holiday Cheer by Adopting a Family for Milford Youth Services

This holiday season, the attorneys and staff at HSSK came together to make Christmas extra special for a local family in need through Milford Youth Services. The organization adopted a family of five to ensure their holiday was filled with joy and unforgettable memories.