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Local Counsel Services

When out-of-state law firms, including many AM Law 100 firms, litigate in Connecticut, they frequently call on the attorneys at Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff LLC to serve as local counsel, or as liaison counsel for class actions. Over several decades, HSSK has built an unparalleled reputation for our deep understanding of the intricacies of Connecticut courts and laws, as well as our willingness and ability to tackle the most complex cases and solve the most intricate problems.

Home Court Advantage

Our attorneys practice in federal and state courts throughout the State of Connecticut. We are deeply familiar with the courthouses, the judges, the opposing attorneys, and the peculiarities of local procedures. Skilled and adroit at navigating the local court systems, our seasoned trial lawyers have developed relationships of mutual respect with judges throughout the state, honed by our work in the courtroom and our service to the local professional community. Partner David A. Slossberg chaired the Connecticut Committee of the Federal Bar Council for eight years and continues to serve as a member. He is also a former treasurer of the Federal Bar Foundation, which focuses on the development and enhancement of professional, ethical relationships between the bench and the bar. When our attorneys walk into a Connecticut courtroom, judges know they can expect the utmost in professionalism. They know we will argue aggressively and do what it takes to achieve the best outcome for our clients – but that we will do so with integrity and credibility.
 

Experienced Trial Lawyers

When HSSK serves as local counsel for out-of-state law firms, we are true partners – not just paper-filers. Our experienced trial lawyers apply our deep experience and tenacity to solve complicated problems and litigate complex, often high-profile cases on behalf of businesses and individuals. We have served as local or liaison counsel for a broad range of litigations and class actions, including: Of particular note, HSSK is renowned for achieving favorable outcomes for clients alleging violations of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA), which applies to unfair or deceptive trade practices that occur within the State of Connecticut, regardless of where the plaintiff or defendant resides. For five decades, HSSK has been intricately involved in CUTPA developments and trends. Our attorneys serve as authors of the CUTPA Business Torts and Anti-Trust Treatise, a preeminent resource for legal practitioners that provides in-depth analyses and guidance on the scope, application, and litigation strategies concerning CUTPA, business torts, and anti-trust laws in Connecticut.
 

Team Players

When partnering with out-of-state law firms, we enhance our litigation acumen and local knowledge by providing detailed and timely communication. If there are late-day or late-night emergency filings, we are here, working side by side with our counterparts at the partnering firm, collaborating and rowing in the same direction to achieve the optimal outcome for the client.

Representative matters

Matters in which attorneys at HSSK have served as local counsel have included:
  • Connecticut counsel working with New York firm representing the sons of Andrew Madoff in action brought by town pension fund for damages resulting from the placing of pension funds with Bernard Madoff for investment. See Retirement Program for Employees of Town of Fairfield v. Madoff, 2010 WL 2106654 (Conn. Super. Ct. Jul. 16, 2010), aff’d, 130 Conn. App. 710, 26 A.3d 93 (2011).
  • Local counsel for plaintiff in patent infringement litigation in federal court concerning medical device patents.
  • Connecticut counsel working with New York law firm representing plaintiff interventional radiologist in antitrust action against hospital for terminating his practice privileges.
  • Connecticut counsel working with New York law firm in antitrust action brought by manufacturer of copy machines alleging monopolization of plain paper office copying by Xerox Corporation. See SCM v. Xerox Corp., 463 F.Supp. 983 (D.Conn. 1978), aff’d, 645 F.2d 1195 (2d Cir. 1981), cert. denied, 455 U.S. 1026 (1982); SCM Corp. v. Xerox Corp., 77 F.R.D. 10 (D. Conn. 1977); SCM Corp. v. Xerox Corp., 70 F.R.D. 508 (D. Conn. 1976).
  • Connecticut counsel working with New York law firm representing a major national law firm in action by Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority alleging that law firm was negligent in issuing opinion letter regarding termination between plaintiff and Enron Corporation. See Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority v. Murtha Cullina, LLP, 40 Conn. L. Rptr. 239, 2005 WL 3291920 (Conn. Super. Ct. Oct. 31, 2005).
  • Connecticut counsel working with New York law firm representing underwriters at Lloyds of London and Freemont Indemnity Co. in action by insurer to recover from reinsurers a portion of $1.15 billion the insurer had paid to resolve approximately 17,000 asbestos-related claims. See Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. v. Ace American Reinsurance Co., 40 Conn. L. Rptr. 480, 2005 WL 3663930 (Conn. Super. Ct. Dec. 14, 2005).
  • Connecticut counsel working with Chicago law firm representing video game manufacturer in action by administratrix of estate of minor alleging that video game caused son’s friend to stab him, claiming violation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act and the Connecticut Product Liability Act. See Wilson v. Midway Games, Inc., 198 F.Supp.3d 167, 106 ALR 5th 709 (D. Conn. 2002).
  • Local counsel in class action wage and hour cases.
  • Local counsel for a host of national reinsurance companies, including XL re, Odyssey Re, TIG Insurance Co., Phil Re, Fremont Indemnity and Gerling Global.
  • Local counsel in defense of life insurance trust action.
  • Local counsel in trade name infringement case.