Melvin A. Simon
Mr. Simon is a principal of the firm and a member of the Litigation Group and the Bankruptcy & Creditors´ Rights Group. Mel concentrates his practice in the area of corporate commercial and real estate litigation.
As a commercial and corporate litigator, Mr. Simon counsels financial institutions in connection with lender liability claims and banking security issues, such as Internet based banking transactions, and check and credit-card fraud claims. He also represents financial institutions in connection with their trust relationships. He represents a broad range of business clients in connection with breach of contract, business torts, employment and business organization disputes and represents real estate holding organizations in connection with leasing disputes. Mr. Simon's creditors´ rights practice includes the representation of lenders, landlords and equity holders in voluntary and involuntary Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. His practice includes counseling businesses on risk awareness and avoidance.
Mr. Simon's experience also includes arguing appeals in commercial litigation, tort and criminal matters. He has served as a special public defender on appeals for the State of Connecticut since 1996. Mr. Simon's trial experience involves both federal and state courts. He has also been involved in arbitration, mediations and alternative dispute resolutions.
Mr. Simon regularly lectures on special proceedings, prejudgment remedies and landlord tenant disputes.
Telephone: 860-493-2200
Email: msimon@cbshealaw.com
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