Robert Storace

Robert Storace

Robert Storace covers legal trends, lawsuits and analysis for the Connecticut Law Tribune. Follow him on Twitter @RobertSCTLaw or reach him at 203-437-5950.

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December 06, 2016 |

Attorney Convicted of Bank Fraud is Blocked From Practicing for Four Years

Mark Pagani was previously suspended from practicing law following his 2000 conviction for concealing criminal activity.

By Robert Storace

5 minute read

December 06, 2016 |

5 Questions With Robinson & Cole's Keisha Palmer on Mentoring and Switching Careers

The public finance lawyer says her mentors have served as a "personal board of directors" and now she's giving back.

By Robert Storace

13 minute read

November 28, 2016 |

Court Upholds Guilty Verdict from Jury That Included Police Officer

The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled there was no built-in bias just because the Southbury police officer reported to a trooper in a criminal case investigated by other troopers.

By Robert Storace

7 minute read

November 23, 2016 |

Officer's Family Takes Police Chief to Court Over Survivor Benefits

The chief has refused to fill out or sign federal paperwork that would give the family of deceased officer Marcia Stella federal survivor benefits.

By Robert Storace

6 minute read

November 23, 2016 |

Five Questions With Rick Healey on Real Estate Law, Jail Overcrowding

Healey, an attorney with Rome McGuigan, discusses changes he's seen to the legal profession and his work with the Pettit Family Foundation.

By Robert Storace

9 minute read

November 22, 2016 |

Jury Sides With Family Over Missed Deadline in Medical Malpractice Suit

The jury found the family's now-decreased attorney would have won a medical malpractice suit if he did not let the statute of limitations expire.

By Robert Storace

5 minute read

November 21, 2016 |

Sessions Pick as AG Stokes Fears for State's Criminal Justice Reforms

The Connecticut Bar Association said the Alabama senator opposes efforts to reduce incarceration, such as state's "Second Chance Society."

By Robert Storace

7 minute read

November 15, 2016 |

Sandy Hook Families Ask Court to Reinstate Suit Against Gun Manufacturers

Attorneys representing several victims said the state Supreme Court needs to better address negligent entrustment under the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act.

By Robert Storace

7 minute read

November 14, 2016 |

Eight Names Top the Potential Short-List for Connecticut's U.S. Attorney Job

Attorneys say any appointee will likely continue to focus on white-collar crime and drugs while addressing illegal immigration.

By Robert Storace

10 minute read

November 10, 2016 |

Jury Sides With Stamford Hospital After Lab Error Led to Woman's Abortion

The hospital's attorney said the jury's decision came down to whether they believed testimony from the expectant mother or hospital staff.

By Robert Storace

6 minute read


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