LITIGATION
The Firm represents clients in all types of civil, commercial and appellate litigation. Our experienced trial group has aggressively pursued a wide variety of cases in addition to our personal injury practice, including insurance defense litigation and insurance coverage issues, workers' compensation, construction law, bankruptcy, foreclosure and lender liability cases, and landlord/tenant disputes. We also prosecute and defend administrative appeals and municipal enforcement actions.
Our attorneys are experienced with alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs used to assist in the resolution of complex cases in an expeditious manner and at a lower cost than through conventional litigation. Our litigators are well versed in the practical benefits and procedural intricacies of mediation, conciliation and arbitration.
In serving our clients' litigation needs. The Firm is particularly responsive to the cost and time considerations appurtenant to trial work. We pride ourselves in providing efficient and effective results in all of the cases we handle.
The Pellegrino Law Firm has represented many individuals and businesses concerning tax appeals on real estate and personal property. We have also represented individuals, developers and the City of Shelton on zoning appeals. Finally, our firm represents several large banking institutions and CHFA on foreclosure proceedings.
Alternative Dispute Resolution:
Our attorneys are experienced with alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs used to assist in the resolution of complex cases in an expeditious manner and at a lower cost than through conventional litigation. Our litigators are well versed in the practical benefits and procedural intricacies of mediation, conciliation and arbitration.
The Pellegrino Law Firm handles various contract and tort litigation at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal courts.
Contracts and Tort Litigation:
The Pellegrino Law Firm handles various contract and tort litigation at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal courts. We are also experienced with alternative methods for resolving disputes, including arbitration and mediation.
Several of our attorneys have significant experience with construction law. When a dispute requires more than one area of law, we collaborate with our other colleagues in other practice areas to achieve the best possible result for our clients.
From time to time, clients, their family members or friends, require the consultation and/or representation in criminal matters. The Pellegrino Law Firm primarily assists clients who have been charged with D.W.I., possession of narcotics or paraphernalia, larceny, assault and battery, domestic disputes, and many vehicular violations. The Pellegrino Law Firm meets with the Prosecutors to discuss the case and negotiate a favorable solution. There are various programs that allow eligible clients to have the charges dismissed.
The Pellegrino Law Firm prides itself in providing clients with the best results for reasonable fees.
Insurance Defense and Insurance Coverage:
Our firm represents clients on behalf of liability insurance carriers in trial and appellate proceedings in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies and arbitration panels. We are also experienced with alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs used to aid self-insureds and major carriers resolve complex cases expeditiously and at a lower cost than through conventional litigation. In addition, we are well versed in insurance coverage disputes.
From the discovery phase through pretrial and trial preparation, our lawyers maintain effective communication with carriers, clients and ultimately the judge and jury and apply cutting edge strategies using evolving case law and legislation in Connecticut in order to successfully defend litigation.
Because our firm prides itself on cost-efficient methods of practice and direct accessibility to the attorney handling the case, we are able to provide carriers with accurate and timely information and case management reports and updates while handling a large volume of cases.
In applying cost effective means and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to conventional litigation procedures, and by drawing on skills and experience derived from the successful defense of thousands of insured liability claims, we are able to add substantial value to the claims operations of insurance carriers.
Representative Insurance Carriers include: Atlantic Risk Management Inc., Clarendon National Insurance Co., Connecticut Fair Plan, Fulcrum Underwriting Managers, Inc., Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co., K&K Specialty Benefits Inc., Markel Insurance Co., Nautilus Insurance Group, Providence Washington Insurance Companies, TIG Insurance Co., and Zurich-American Insurance GroupPersonal Injury and Individual Rights:
The Pellegrino Law Firm has only experienced trial attorneys who try jury cases throughout the State. Our attorneys are also experienced at negotiating favorable settlements with insurance companies. Some clients have been killed or seriously injured, while others have muscle strains and pain. Regardless of the nature of the injuries, the goal is to maximize our client's compensation through mediations, arbitrations, pre-trial or trial verdicts.
You will always be able to speak directly to the attorney handling the case. There are no attorney fees unless we are successful. The contingency fee arrangement pushes us to maximize your recovery. An immediate free consultation is recommended since some cases have very short legal notice requirements.
Our personal injury litigators have successfully represented clients in matters involving motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, defective products or highways, wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, "whistle-blower" employment cases, victims of drunk drivers, as well as injuries to reputation. We also represent clients who have experienced significant property damage, including fire to their home or sewer backup problems. We often retain accident reconstruction experts, engineers, economists, appraisers, and medical experts for your case. The Pellegrino Law Firm signs letters of protection with many medical providers for clients without health insurance.
Our trial attorneys stay informed with the latest trends, with significant involvement in seminars and the Connecticut Bar Association, as well as Connecticut Trial Lawyers Associations. Our trial lawyers have an excellent reputation with the judges throughout the state.Our personal injury litigators have successfully represented clients in matters involving defective products.
The Pellegrino Law Firm represents a major utility in property damage recovery and liability defense. We have extensive experience in the interpretation and application of DPUC regulations to construction.
Attorney Burns’ Keynote Speaker presentation at the Call Before You Dig’s annual Safety Night Dinner: How to avoid litigation arising out of damage to utilities during underground excavation.
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