The 2020 edition of Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized eight (8) Carmody attorneys across four (4) practice areas. Carmody’s Real Estate, Environmental, Litigation (General Commercial), and Labor & Employment groups were ranked in one of the Top Bands in the Connecticut practice categories. Chambers USA is a well-recognized and respected publication by Chambers and Partners, a third-party research and publishing company, that ranks U.S. Law firms and attorneys based on extensive interviews with clients and members of the legal community. In addition, the publication highlights various Carmody attorneys for their legal work and standing in the legal community.
William J. Hennessey, Jr., a partner in the firm’s Real Estate practice group and recently named “Lawyer of the Year” in Stamford, Connecticut for Real Estate by Best Lawyers®, is recognized under Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use section of Chambers, as being “respected for his expertise in challenging permitting matters.”
Two of the firm’s partners and leaders of the firm’s Environmental Group, M. Anne Peters and Pamela K. Elkow, are recognized in the environmental law section of Chambers. A source from Chambers states that Ms. Peters is “a very gifted practitioner.” Another Chambers’ source says Ms. Elkow is “smart, effective and practical with an extremely broad base in environmental law.”
Carmody’s Litigation Group is ranked again for its general commercial litigation practice and noted for its “well-regarded practice with strength in a range of complex issues.” Chambers highlights two of Carmody’s litigation partners, James K. Robertson, Jr., recently recognized for excellence in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution by the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, and Trudie R. Hamilton. Mr. Robertson is described as “a class act and a talented lawyer.” A Chambers’ source highlights Ms. Hamilton’s skills as a trial lawyer, describing her as “terrific” and “one of the best trial attorneys in Connecticut.”
Carmody’s Labor and Employment Group is noted by Chambers for “a depth of litigation experience in claims concerning discrimination, retaliation and harassment, among other matters.” Chambers highlights three Carmody partners, D. Charles Stohler, Giovanna Tiberii Weller and Domenico Zaino, for their extensive experience in labor and employment matters. Mr. Stohler, leader of Carmody’s Labor and Employment Group and recently recognized for excellence in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution by the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, is described as “a strong strategic thinker who listens to clients.” Ms. Weller, co-practice group leader of Carmody’s Litigation Group, is recognized as “an excellent attorney with a lot of trial experience,” who “stays on top of issues and has a good client following.” Mr. Zaino, co-practice group leader of the firm’s Business and Personal Services Group, is noted for his “really dedicated” approach.
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