65 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022
65 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022. Of the 65 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 49 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law and insurance law.Additionally, the following five lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Patrick M. Birney in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Michael F. Maglio in Banking and Finance Law, Robert S. Melvin in Environmental Law, Joey Lee Miranda in Energy Law and Jacqueline Pennino Scheib in Trademark Law. Peter V. Lacouture was also named a Best Lawyers® 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in Providence, Rhode Island in the area of Energy Law.The second edition of Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch” was also released, of which 17 total Robinson+Cole lawyers are listed in. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.The Best Lawyers in America lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer review evaluation. The 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America is based on 10.8 million evaluations, which resulted in more than 66,000 leading lawyers being included – approximately 5 percent of lawyers in private practice across the country. Additional information regarding the Best Lawyers® selection methodology may be read here. A Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” designation is awarded to one lawyer in each of various high-profile specialties in large legal communities. These particular lawyers received the highest ratings among their peers for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity.Congratulations to the following Robinson+Cole lawyers:Hartford, CT – Best Lawyers®1. Kenneth C. Baldwin – Energy Law2. Bruce B. Barth – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law3. Garry C. Berman – Real Estate Law4. Patrick M. Birney – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law5. Lisa M. Boyle – Health Care Law6. Dan A. Brody – Criminal Defense: White-Collar7. Christine E. Bromberg – Tax Law8. Dennis C. Cavanaugh – Construction Law; Litigation-Construction9. Thomas P. Cody – Real Estate Law10. John L. Cordani – Litigation-Intellectual Property11. Frank F. Coulom, Jr. – Commercial Litigation12. Kevin P. Daly – Commercial Litigation13. Eric D. Daniels – Insurance Law14. Alice E. DeTora – Employment Law-Management; Labor Law-Management15. Natale V. DiNatale – Employment Law-Management; Labor Law-Management16. Michael R. Enright – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation-Bankruptcy17. Gregory R. Faulkner – Construction Law; Litigation-Construction18. Brian C. Freeman – Environmental Law; Litigation-Environmental19. Stephen E. Goldman – Insurance Law20. Christopher J. Hug – Litigation-Construction21. Rachel V. Kushel – Employment Law-Management; Labor Law-Management22. John B. Lynch Jr. – Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law23. Michael F. Maglio – Banking and Finance Law; Commercial Finance Law; Equipment Finance Law; Securitization and Structured Finance Law24. Virginia E. McGarrity – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law25. Robert S. Melvin – Environmental Law; Litigation-Environmental26. Joey Lee Miranda – Energy Law; Energy Regulatory Law; Environmental Law27. Linda L. Morkan – Appellate Practice28. Megan R. Naughton – Immigration Law29. Martin A. Onorato – Construction Law; Litigation-Construction30. David M. Panico – Public Finance Law31. Earl W. Phillips, Jr. – Environmental Law32. James P. Ray – Environmental Law; Litigation-Environmental33. Norman H. Roos – Banking and Finance Law; Financial Services Regulation Law34. Edward J. Samorajczyk, Jr. – Corporate Law; Securities / Capital Markets Law35. Jacqueline Pennino Scheib – Copyright Law; Trademark Law36. Emilee Mooney Scott – Environmental Law37. Brian R. Smith – Land Use and Zoning Law38. W. Richard Smith Jr. – Environmental Law39. Theodore J. Tucci – Health Care Law; Insurance Law40. Rhonda J. Tobin – Appellate Practice41. Gregory P. Varga – Insurance Law42. James A. Wade – Antitrust Law; Bet-the-Company Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Litigation-Antitrust; Litigation-Banking and Finance; Litigation-Construction; Litigation-Intellectual Property; Litigation-Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy); Litigation and Controversy-Tax; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs43. Abby M. Warren – Employment Law - Management44. Jeffrey J. White – Commercial Litigation; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - DefendantsHartford, CT - Ones to Watch1. Nathaniel T. Arden – Health Care Law2. Milanna Datlow – Commercial Litigation3. Andrew A. DePeau – Commercial Litigation4. Conor O. Duffy – Health Care Law5. Ivana D. Greco – Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law6. Choity R. Khan – Construction Law7. Peter R. Meggers – Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation; Insurance Law8. Charles F. Modzelewski – Insurance Law9. Kathryn N. Mullin – Real Estate Law10. Denis J. O’Malley – Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation11. Austin G. Provost – Real Estate Law12. Jonathan H. Schaefer – Energy Law; Environmental Law13. Alisha N. Sullivan – Employee Benefits (ERISA) LawStamford, CT – Best Lawyers®1. Megan E. Baroni – Environmental Law2. Thomas J. Donlon – Appellate Practice3. Steven L. Elbaum – Real Estate Law4. John H. Kane – Insurance Law5. Brian E. Moran – Commercial Litigation; Litigation-Intellectual PropertyStamford, CT - Ones to Watch1. Anthony J. Vogel – Real Estate LawBoston, MA - Best Lawyers®1. Kendra L. Berardi – Real Estate Law2. Amanda S. Eckhoff – Real Estate Law3. Michael S. Giaimo – Land Use and Zoning Law; Real Estate Law4. E. Christopher Kehoe – Real Estate Law5. Matthew J. Lawlor – Land Use and Zoning Law; Real Estate Law6. Seth B. Orkand – Criminal Defense: White-Collar7. Kathleen M. Porter – Information Technology LawBoston, MA - Ones to Watch1. Julianna M. Charpentier – Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Real EstateNew York, NY - Ones to Watch1. Elise A. Smith – Insurance LawPhiladelphia, PA - Best Lawyers®1. Laurie A. Krepto – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawProvidence, RI - Best Lawyers®1. Linn F. Freedman – Commercial Litigation; Privacy and Data Security Law2. Dana M. Horton – Insurance Law; Litigation-Insurance; Personal Injury Litigation-Defendant3. Patricia J. Igoe – Commercial Finance Law4. Peter V. Lacouture – Energy Law5. Roger A. Peters II – Real Estate Law6. Daniel F. Sullivan – Insurance Law7. George W. Watson III – Energy Regulatory LawWilmington, DE - Best Lawyers®1. Natalie D. Ramsey – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation – BankruptcyMiami, FL- Ones to Watch1. Gabrielle R. Mercadante – Insurance LawAbout Robinson+ColeRobinson+Cole is an AmLaw 200 law firm established over 175 years ago, with a deeply-rooted culture of collaboration, civility and inclusion. The Mansfield Rule Certified-firm has more than 220 lawyers in ten offices throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Florida and California, serving regional, national, and international clients, from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies. Robinson+Cole is a service mark of Robinson & Cole LLP. For more information, please visit www.rc.com.# # #