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• Rome Mcguigan P.C. Attorneys Included in 2010 Connecticut Super Lawyers
  Rome McGuigan P.C. is pleased to announce that two members of the firm were selected to appear in the 2010 special edition of Connecticut Magazine’s Super Lawyer. Glenn E. Coe, a principal practicing in the areas of Business Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation and Personal Injury Defense was named to the “Super Lawyers” list. In addition, Proloy K. Das, also a principal, was named to Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list. Attorney Das handles appeals in all areas of the law including criminal, civil, contract, and family law cases.
  Super Lawyers is a listing of lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Attorneys appearing on the list are selected using a multiphase process where the candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Rising Stars are selected using the same method except that a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for ten years or less and the process does not include peer evaluation.
• Jeffrey Ment - Legacy Alumni Mentor
  Jeff Ment continues to develop our local community's future leaders through the University of Connecticut Leadership Legacy Experience. As an Alumni Mentor Jeff supports the students throughout their year-long experience, attending events and meetings, and also corresponds with them and conducts one-on-one counseling. The mentoring program allows students to develop relationships with University alumni with the goal of preparing them for leadership roles in their future careers.
• Congratulations to Harvey Hoberman who was honored with a longevity pin at the Connecticut Bar Association's Annual Meeting on June 14, 2010. Attorney Hoberman has been practicing law for 50 years.
• Attorney John R. Downey was elected Chairman of the Redding delegation to the Republican convention in Hartford.
• Attorney John R. Downey was presented an award at the State Capitol on April 7, 2010 in appreciation for the assistance provided in helping to raise nearly 25% of the revenue for the Historic Building and Financing Fund.
• Attorney John R. Downey contributed to the West, Connecticut Rules of Court - State - Volume 1, 2010 with a special feature, "Author Commentary to the Code of Evidence".
• On February 9, 2010, Connecticut Bar Association Secretary Anne C. Dranginis appeared on behalf of the CBA and testified before the Appropriations Committee concerning the Governor's proposed adjustments to the Judicial Branch's budget. The CBA urged support for adequate funding for the Judicial Branch and legal aid. Click here to view her written testimony.
• Matthew J. Hoberman was recently chosen to join the Tournament Committee for the Max Classic Golf Tournament. This annual golf tournament is to benefit the Arthritis Foundation of Connecticut. Historically this tournament has raised more than $1 million for the Arthritis Foundation of Connecticut.
• John W. Bradley, Jr., a Principal with Rome McGuigan, P.C., was recently appointed President of the Connecticut Association of Municipal Attorneys for the 2009-2010 year.
• Leah Berger, an Associate with Rome McGuigan P.C., was recently appointed to the Executive Committee of the Young Lawyers Section (YLS) of the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA). She will serve as the co-chair of the YLS Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section for the 2009-2010 term.
• The Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) hosted its 134th Annual Meeting on Monday, June 8, 2009, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. Rome McGuigan's Anne C. Dranginis was installed as Secretary for the 2009-2010 term.