Kevin returned to the firm in April 2016 following a year and half working as in-house legal counsel for a major commodity trading firm in the petrochemical industry. In his role as in-house counsel, Kevin gained invaluable commercial experience and he was routinely engaged in the negotiation and review of spot and term commodity supply contracts; establishment of mutual terms and conditions with customers; product contamination, shortage and force majeure disputes; non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements; providing legal guidance and counsel to management; and working with outside counsel for those disputes requiring litigation or arbitration. At the firm, Kevin is concentrating on continuing development of the firm’s core maritime and commercial litigation practices. On each matter entrusted to him for handling, 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, he has the necessary experience to achieve outstanding results for the client.
PRACTICE AREAS
- Litigation in federal and state courts
- Arbitration and mediation
- Charter party claims
- Breach of contract litigation
- Force majeure disputes
- Alter ego claims
- Shipboard investigations
- Dock damage claims
- Personal injury litigation
- Purchase and sale agreement negotiations and closings
- Bankruptcy claim enforcement and defense
- Maritime lien enforcement and defense
- Vessel casualties: collision, sinking, grounding
- Maritime and commercial arbitrations
- Cargo claims
- Pre-judgment security applications and litigation including vessel arrests
- Domestic and foreign judgment enforcement.
BAR ADMISSIONS
- New York
- Connecticut
- New Jersey (Fall 2016)
- 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 Northern District of New York
- United States District Court Western District of New York
- United States District Court for District of Connecticut
- United States District Court for District of New Jersey
- 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
- Long Island Import Export Association
- New York Maritime
EDUCATION
- West Chester University, B.A., 1992
- Albany Law School of Union University, J.D. 1996
PERSONAL
- Resides in Southport, CT with wife Jessica, their kids and faithful dog Sunny
- Former Member, Human Services Commission for Town of Fairfield
- Member, Democratic Town Committee for Town of Fairfield
- Enjoys running, golf, politics and precious time spent on the beach