Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Connecticut
Since 1947, Gordon Muir & Foley has provided comprehensive legal representation to clients across Connecticut. Our firm combines decades of courtroom experience with a strategic approach to resolving complex legal matters, including trials, arbitration, and municipal liability cases. We prioritize client safety and adaptability, maintaining essential operations during public health challenges through remote work and digital communication.Our attorneys specialize in insurance defense, business law, and personal injury litigation, supported by a dedicated team committed to excellence. With a legacy of service and a focus on modern legal challenges, we deliver tailored solutions to meet evolving client needs.
Services
Trials
Arbitration & Mediation
General Business
Motor Vehicle Liability
Municipal Liability
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of combined legal experience in Connecticut courts
- Our attorneys provide strategic trial preparation and courtroom execution
- We maintain essential operations through remote capabilities during emergencies
- Our team includes trained mediators approved by Connecticut Superior Court
- We specialize in insurance defense and municipal liability cases
Services
Trials
Our trial attorneys provide comprehensive courtroom representation with strategic case analysis and fact investigation. We develop tailored trial strategies focused on achieving optimal client outcomes through evidence presentation and persuasive storytelling. Our team has decades of experience handling complex litigation matters across Connecticut's state courts.
Arbitration & Mediation
We offer alternative dispute resolution services including binding arbitration and mediation. Our trained neutrals facilitate dispute resolution while maintaining confidentiality. The firm's ADR practice helps clients avoid traditional litigation through structured negotiation processes approved by Connecticut Superior Court.
General Business
Our business law practice covers entity formation, contract drafting, and compliance counseling. We assist Connecticut businesses with transactional matters, asset purchases, and regulatory compliance. Our attorneys provide preventive legal strategies to protect commercial interests and ensure regulatory adherence.
Motor Vehicle Liability
We defend personal and commercial vehicle operators in injury claims using expert accident reconstruction and medical analysis. Our approach combines technical evidence evaluation with strategic defense planning to challenge liability claims and minimize exposure for insured clients.
Municipal Liability
The firm specializes in defending Connecticut municipalities under sovereign immunity laws. We represent local governments and officials in civil claims through strategic motion practice and trial preparation, leveraging deep understanding of municipal law protections.
People
Paula S. Bennett
Attorney
Experienced trial attorney with expertise in motor vehicle liability and municipal defense cases. Active participant in Connecticut legal community.
William J. Gallitto
Attorney
Seasoned litigator handling complex legal matters with focus on insurance defense and business law applications.
Philip J. O'Connor
Attorney
Skilled legal practitioner representing clients in trial and appellate courts with emphasis on liability defense matters.
Janis Malec
Mediator/Arbitrator
Trained mediator and arbitrator approved by Connecticut Superior Court for non-binding dispute resolution proceedings.
Barbara S. Skenyon
Staff Member
Administrative professional supporting firm operations with over 20 years of experience in legal office management.
Questions
What areas of law does Gordon, Muir & Foley specialize in?
We specialize in trials, arbitration, mediation, municipal liability, motor vehicle defense, and general business law matters.
Are you currently accepting new clients during the pandemic?
Yes, we remain operational as an essential service and offer remote consultations for new clients.
Do your attorneys handle insurance defense cases?
Yes, we have extensive experience in insurance defense including subrogation and surety matters.
Can I schedule an in-person meeting?
We limit in-office appointments but offer virtual consultations and maintain full remote service capabilities.
