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Jeremy A. Mellitz

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  • Education: Boston University, magna cum laude, B.A. • Emory University School of Law, Recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Torts, J.D.
  • Admitted: State of CT , 1981 • Washington D.C., 1982 • Registered Foreign Lawyer in the UK, 2002 • State of NY , 2003
  • Year joined: 1990
  • Year became partner: 1995
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Overview

Jeremy chairs the firm's Fiduciary Litigation practice group.  He practices in the area of 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 trustees and beneficiaries on fiduciary issues and conduct.  He also advises employers and senior executives on termination issues, confidentiality and non-competition issues and discrimination claims.

Jeremy is admitted to practice in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and the Federal District Court for Connecticut.

Publications and speaking engagements

  • Jeremy is the co-author of "Help Fledgling Fiduciaries Learn to Fly," Connecticut Law Tribune, March 2008.
  • Jeremy lectures frequently on business law, professional liability and employment law issues. He is the author of "Battered Women," a permanent resource of the Georgia Council on Battered Women.

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.

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