As a founding partner, Dick brings to the firm over 54 years of experience
as a transactional lawyer. Dick’s practice began in the commercial
and residential real estate areas and over the years expanded to include
complex corporate and real estate transactions. In addition, during the
past several years his practice has evolved to include the areas of executive
compensation, employment contracts, termination arrangements and the like.
Dick is also well versed in business and estate planning, transaction
structuring and related matters. His practice typically includes advice
and strategic counseling for his broad base of clients, including high
net worth individuals, small to mid-sized businesses, senior executives
at both private and public companies, and media and entertainment clients
(both talent and executives).
Dick is a graduate of Dartmouth College, where he received a B.A. degree
in 1963, and the University of Connecticut School of Law, where he received
his J.D. in 1966. Dick has practiced law for over 54 years and has long
been active in municipal affairs as a member of the Westport Representative
Town Meeting and Planning and Zoning Commission. He is also a past President
of the Westport Bar Association. Dick has been recognized and honored
as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” for over twenty-five
years and enjoys a Martindale-Hubbell A-V Rating. He is a former member
of the Connecticut Bar Association Fee Arbitration Panel. He has been
involved in many mediations and arbitrations. He is currently Senior Counsel
to the Firm
Education
- University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 1966
- Dartmouth College, B.A., 1963
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