Kevin’s practice focuses on the firm’s core maritime and commercial clientele in litigation, arbitration and transactions. On each matter he handles, Kevin develops an early understanding of the key facts and governing law to recommend an appropriate strategy to the client. When the matter cannot be resolved at an early stage, he keeps the client’s “bottom line” and business interests in mind at every step of the way. Where the matter must be fully litigated, including through all phases of discovery, a trial, appeal or alternative dispute resolution, his experience and resolve achieve outstanding results for the client.
PRACTICE AREAS
- Litigation in NY & CT federal and state courts
- Arbitration and mediation
- Commercial disputes
- Charter party claims
- Breach of contract litigation
- Shipboard investigations
- Dock damage claims
- Personal injury litigation
- Purchase and sale agreement negotiations and closings for small businesses
- Bankruptcy claim enforcement and defense
- Maritime lien enforcement and defense
- Vessel casualties
- Maritime and commercial arbitrations
- Cargo claims
- Pre-judgment security applications and litigation including vessel arrests
- Domestic and foreign judgment enforcement.
- Commercial lease crafting and negotiation
BAR ADMISSIONS
- New York
- Connecticut
- United States District Court for Southern District of New York
- United States District Court for Eastern District of New York
- United States District Court for District of Connecticut
- United States Court of Appeals for Second Circuit
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Maritime Law Association of the United States
- Connecticut Maritime Association
- New York Bar Association
- Connecticut Bar Association
- Fairfield County Bar Association
EDUCATION
- West Chester University, B.A., 1992 (Cum Laude)
- Albany Law School of Union University, J.D. 1996 (Cum Laude) (Justinian Society)
PERSONAL
- Resides in Southport, CT with wife Jessica, their son Nate and faithful dog Sunny
- Former Member, Human Services Commission for Town of Fairfield
- Member, Democratic Town Committee for Town of Fairfield
- Enjoys running, golf, reading, cooking, politics and precious time spent on the beach
- Former Vestry member at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Fairfield)