Brian regularly represents some of the world’s largest banks and financial institutions as well as local and regional clients. He has consistently been ranked among the top tier of attorneys by national and regional organizations and publications, including being named a 2024 New England Banking and Finance Attorney of the Year by the Connecticut Law Tribune.
Brian handles a variety of business and commercial disputes across the country, including contract claims, real estate litigation, contested commercial and residential foreclosure actions, mortgage resolution, unfair business practices actions, and fraud and lender liability claims.
Over the course of his 20-plus-year career, Brian has tried scores of bench and jury trials to conclusion, resolved many more through creative settlements, mediation and alternative dispute resolution, and advised clients through complex litigation and discovery issues. Brian regularly appears in state and federal trial courts in Connecticut and New York, the Connecticut Appellate Court, the Connecticut Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings.
Brian has represented lenders in complex and highly litigated commercial foreclosure actions across the country, obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a Fortune 500 company in a 10-week jury trial, and litigated complex commercial litigation matters through depositions, evidentiary hearings, and court conferences. His practical approach to litigation has resulted in him prevailing in cases others thought could not be won, settling cases others thought could not be settled, and surpassing expectations in delivering superior client service.
As part of his dedication to his clients, Brian offers value-added services, including presenting in-house educational seminars and conducting client site training designed to proactively avoid litigation issues and address them when they arise. Clients often cite Brian’s passion for education and mitigating future problems as a reason why they come to him when inevitable issues arise.
Brian frequently authors legal alerts and thought leadership pieces for industry and legal publications and is regularly asked to contribute pieces for various national, regional, and local organizations. He regularly speaks to industry associations, trade groups, and the business and legal community, including providing continuing legal education.