Many companies headquartered outside of Connecticut have long-standing relationships with law firms in their home states. Those companies often prefer that their usual counsel represent them in Connecticut litigation. Under Connecticut’s federal and state court system, however, attorneys not admitted in Connecticut, but seeking to represent their clients in litigation here, must secure a local counsel.
Generally, local counsel must review or sign all pleadings, briefs, and other papers filed with the court. In federal and state court, the judge may waive the appearance of local counsel at certain proceedings. Mr. Minchella teaches Connecticut State Court Litigation as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Quinnipiac University School of Law, and brings his knowledge and experience of Connecticut Practice to his role as local counsel.
The Firm has served as local counsel to many Fortune 50 companies and financial institutions in Connecticut litigation. Consistent with our obligations under federal and state rules, we advise lead counsel concerning local rules and procedures, and provide substantive advice, while remaining sensitive to the established client relationship that lead counsel has with the mutual client.
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Website
http://jud.ct.gov
Federal Judiciary Website
www.uscourts.gov
Connecticut Bar Association
www.ctbar.org/
Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel
www.jud.state.ct.us/OCDC/
Connecticut Authorized House Counsel
https://www.jud.ct.gov/cbec/housecounsel.htm
Connecticut Pro Hac Vice
https://www.jud.ct.gov/sgc/faq_prohacvice.htm
Tony is an excellent attorney. He is smart, practical, and a great strategist. I've had the pleasure of working with and hiring Tony as local counsel. I have also referred him clients. My clients and referrals and I have been very pleased with the results.
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