Municipal Law Partner Dan Casagrande helped secure a decisive victory for a group of neighbors concerned about the appropriateness and impact of a seasonal homeless shelter proposed for a church hall in their historic neighborhood in Norwich, CT. Following a multi-month public hearing process, the Commission on the City Plan voted unanimously Sept. 15 to deny a special
Three Cramer & Anderson Partners—Dan Casagrande, John Tower, and Josh Weinshank—have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 33rd edition (2027) of The Best Lawyers in America®. The recognition reflects sustained peer distinction across core firm practice areas including Trusts and Estates, Municipal Law, Land Use & Zoning, and Municipal Litigation. First published in 1983, Best Lawyers is widely regarded as
In a major victory for municipal liability defense, Superior Court Judge Maximino Medina, Jr. granted the City of Danbury’s motion for summary judgment and dismissed all 24 counts brought against the City and several current and former members of its police department in a civil rights lawsuit. In a July 16 Memorandum of Decision, Judge
Cramer & Anderson Partner Chris Sochacki is nominated for Best Personal Injury Lawyer in the 2026 Republican-American newspaper’s Readers’ Choice Awards—an award he has won seven times. Voting went live at 12:01 a.m. July 13 and continues through Sunday, Aug. 16. Vote here for Attorney Sochacki and Cramer & Anderson “I’m honored to have won this award multiple times, especially
Cramer & Anderson has a long tradition of sharing hands-on legal experience with law school students on summer break, and this year the firm is delighted to welcome two outstanding Summer Associates, Alison Hechler and Bronwyn Woolhouse. Alison and Bronwyn are both J.D. candidates entering their second year at the University of Connecticut School of Law. Both possess
Cyclists flock to the Litchfield Hills from early spring through late autumn to experience some of the most scenic and rewarding routes Connecticut has to offer. Winding country lanes, challenging topography, and beautiful historic backdrops make our region a premier cycling destination. However, these idyllic routes come with real dangers. Narrow back roads, sudden blind
Cramer & Anderson secured a landmark victory with statewide implications for charitable organizations and municipalities April 24 when a New Britain Superior Court judge issued a decision in a long-running tax exemption appeal affirming that The Caring Community of CT, Inc. can rightfully claim a charitable purpose tax exemption. Case Impact and Statewide Implications The case, The
Cramer & Anderson recently secured a seven-figure settlement in a medical malpractice case for the estate of a man who walked into the emergency room of a Connecticut hospital because of blood in his urine and died in the hospital three days later. Partner Chris Sochacki, the lead counsel in the medical malpractice case, was joined on the
In the aftermath of a serious car accident, the path to recovery is often more than just physical. For many, it becomes a confusing maze of medical appointments and legal hurdles. One of our recent clients found herself in that position – feeling lost and let down – until she made the decision to change
By Senior Partner Ryan HenryAnd Attorney Elizabeth “Lizzy” Gilbert In Connecticut, a car accident is never just a collision between vehicles. It’s also a collision of insurance policies – and there is a direct correlation between the drivers who cause the most severe accidents and those who carry the least insurance. While most responsible drivers