- Wrongful DeathThis reputation has resulted in insurers frequently retaining us in matters involving catastrophic injury in excess of available policy limits as well as retaining us to represent claims representatives who are required to testify in bad faith cases. The depth and diversity of our trial experience permits us to offer and provide services at all stages of litigation. It is common for our attorneys to be consulted even before a claim is instituted to assist in the investigation and reconstruction of an accident, the evaluation of a catastrophic injury or wrongful death claim or to identify the areas of investigation in a complicated claim.
- Sex Crimes
- Assault
- Business DisputesDonahue, Durham & Noonan attorneys are experienced commercial litigators who have represented businesses and their executives in a wide range of matters, including contract disputes, environmental/toxic tort litigation, ERISA claims, covenants not to compete as well as claims alleging unfair business practices. We successfully defended the first case to be tried under the Connecticut Trade Secrets Act. Our attorneys work closely with the client to formulate the best and most cost effective strategy to bring the litigation to a successful conclusion. The firm's experience in both professional liability and insurance law has proven invaluable in defending clients involved in commercial disputes.
- Trade Secrets
- Employment DiscriminationWe have handled appeals both in our cases as well as in matters referred to us after trial before the Connecticut Supreme and Appellate Courts as well as the Second and Fourth Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. These appeals have involved a wide variety of issues, including professional malpractice, employment discrimination, products liability, insurance coverage and claims. The firm successfully argued three cases before the Connecticut Supreme Court which were matters of first impression. The cases involved the applicability of the "Learned Intermediary Doctrine" in the context of a pharmaceutical product liability claim as well as the appropriate standard for determining whether or not a class of plaintiffs should be certified in an insurance contract dispute. We also successfully handled the appeal of the case which established the standard for a claim of vexatious litigation against an attorney.
- Employment LitigationIn view of our success in defending employment claims, we often are called upon to provide advice to clients who are considering a significant employment action such as a demotion or discharge. In those situations, we have devised successful strategies to either avoid litigation completely or where litigation is inevitable have created a solid administrative record to support our clients' actions.
- Premises LiabilityThe firm represents clients in virtually every conceivable type of premises liability claim ranging from accidents which occur on the hallowed grounds of Yale's campus to slip and falls in the produce section of the various Xpect Discount Stores throughout Connecticut. Over the years, the firm also has defended both business owners and homeowners in claims arising from the broad provisions of commercial and homeowners liability policies. These claims have run the gamut from traditional ice and snow fall down claims to alleged surreptitious videotaping of tenants in their rental apartments, and sexual assaults of visitors to commercial, business and educational properties.
- Land Use and Zoning
- Personal InjuryDonahue, Durham & Noonan, P.C. News: Tim Donahue has been selected as the 2013 Lawyer of the Year in Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law in New Haven.
- Medical MalpracticeThe medical malpractice team includes a nurse/attorney who is skilled in locating and retaining qualified physicians to serve as expert witnesses.