RRD Obtains Favorable Ruling from Second Circuit in Case of First Impression
March 23, 2018
On March 23, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit sided with RRD client, Metro-North Commuter Railroad, in what is believed to be the first case litigated under a new whistleblower protection provision of the Federal Rail Safety Act (“FRSA”). The Second Circuit’s ruling was the culmination of more than nine years of litigation. RRD represented Metro-North through all the twists and turns in this case.
RRD Prevails in New York Appellate Division
February 9, 2018
RRD partner John F. Costa prevailed in New York’s Appellate Division, Second Department in a claim of legal malpractice against RRD’s client, a Connecticut attorney.
Charles A. Deluca Secures Defense Verdict for Law Firm in $36.5M Lawsuit Brought by Developer
April 4, 2017
This case involved the defendant law firm and their clients’ participation in legal proceedings relating to 14+ acres of prime real property owned by the developer, located in what the firm and their clients believed to be an environmentally sensitive area in upstate Connecticut. The firm’s clients intervened in various pending actions and filed appeals of various decisions relating to the land use proceedings on the advice of their attorney.
RRD Announces New Partner, Michael Young
January 1, 2018
Ryan Ryan Deluca is pleased to announce and congratulate its newest Partner, Michael R. Young.
Attorney Young has been with the firm since 2006. He primarily practices in the area of personal injury defense. Michael received his juris doctorate, cum laude, from Quinnipiac University School of Law and has tried cases to verdict in several judicial districts across the state.
Matt Piatkowski Wins Appeal Affirming Summary Judgment
November 7, 2017
The Connecticut Appellate Court recently published an opinion in the case of McFarline v.
U.S. News - Best Lawyers Ranks Ryan Ryan Deluca as a 2018 Tier 1 Firm in the Area of Personal Injury Litigation
November 1, 2017
Ryan Ryan Deluca is pleased to announce its tier-one ranking from U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2018®.
The 2018 "Best Law Firms" list recognizes firms for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Firms included in the rankings display a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.
Beck S. Fineman Presented with CDLA’s Rising Star Award at Annual Fall Meeting
October 26, 2017
The Connecticut Defense Lawyer’s Association held its annual Fall Meeting on October 26, 2017 in Middletown, Connecticut. The meeting featured Keynote Speaker, the Honorable William H. Bright, Jr. Following the meeting, CDLA Past-President and Ryan Ryan Deluca Partner, Charles A. Deluca, presented fellow Partner Beck S.
Michael Ryan and Jonathan Zellner Obtain Dismissal in Due Process Case
September 30, 2017
Attorneys Michael Ryan and Jonathan Zellner recently obtained dismissal on behalf of a city and its former building official in a due process case involving allegations of unreasonable delay in the issuance of building permits. The plaintiff had sought permits to construct a multi-sport facility and claimed that the defendants unreasonably delayed processing the plaintiff’s applications and issuing permits. While the plaintiff obtained the permits for which it applied and constructed the facility, it claimed that the defendants attached conditions to certain of the permits and t
Super Lawyers® Names RRD Attorneys to 2017 List and Recognizes Catherine Nietzel and Dan Ryan as Leaders in Top CT Categories
October 17, 2017
Ryan Ryan Deluca is pleased to announce that seven of our attorneys were named to the 2017 Connecticut Super Lawyers® list, including: Charles A. Deluca, Robert O. Hickey, Robert C. E. Laney, Catherine S. Nietzel, Daniel E. Ryan, Michael T. Ryan, and Kevin Tepas.
Attorneys John W. Cannavino, Jr., Beck S. Fineman, and Liam M. West were named as Connecticut Rising Stars.
Additionally, Catherine S. Nietzel was once again named on the Connecticut Women Top 25 list and Daniel E. Ryan was once again included on Connecticut’s Top 50 list.
Catherine Nietzel and Jonathan Zellner Win Dismissal of Claims against Police Department
September 20, 2017
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