Jeremy A. Mellitz
Partner
- Education: Boston University, magna cum laude, B.A. • Emory University School of Law, J.D. Recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Torts,
- Admitted: State of CT , 1981 • Washington D.C., 1982 • State of NY , 2003 • Federal District Court for Connecticut, 1984 • Second Circuit Court of Appeals , 1992 • Registered Foreign Lawyer in the UK, 2002
- Year joined: 1990
- Year became partner: 1995
Overview
Jeremy chairs the firm's Fiduciary Litigation and Risk Management practice group. He practices in the area of complex litigation (fiduciary, trust, commercial, business [tort and contract], probate, unfair trade practice, employment) in state and federal courts, both at the trial and appellate levels.
In a non-litigation context, Jeremy advises directors, officers, shareholders, trustees, beneficiaries and investors on fiduciary issues and conduct. He also advises employers and senior executives on termination issues, confidentiality and non-competition issues, discrimination claims and other employment issues. In addition, he advises businesses on a wide variety of issues.
Publications and speaking engagements
- Co-author of "Help Fledgling Fiduciaries Learn to Fly," Connecticut Law Tribune, March 2008.
- Lectures frequently on fiduciary liability, fiduciary risk management, business law, professional liability and employment law issues.
- Guest lecturer at the Yale School of Management.
Memberships
- Connecticut Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
On a personal note
Jeremy has done white water rafting for over 20 years without noticeable injury, has an abiding love of vintage port and is married with twin daughters.