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ROBERT W. HELLNERRobert’s civil practice involves defending employment law, professional malpractice, environmental law, commercial lender liability and personal injury claims in both New York and Connecticut state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Robert's employment practice involves defending employers against claims such as wrongful discharge and employment discrimination under state, federal and New York City law, as well as advising and defending employers in employee benefits litigation brought under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Robert’s professional malpractice practice involves defending individual attorneys and law firms against legal malpractice, defamation and unfair trade practices claims. He also has extensive experience defending commercial lender clients in contested foreclosure matters and contractors against environmental claims involving hazardous material spills. In addition, Robert has substantial experience with both major and minor personal injury claims arising out of premises liability, motor vehicle accidents and rental car liability. Before joining Litchfield Cavo, Robert was selected for a year clerkship in the legal research division of the Connecticut Superior Court, assisting judges in the judicial districts of New Haven, Hartford, New Britain, and Litchfield. Before that, Robert served as a law clerk for the Attorney General of Connecticut where he was authorized to appear in civil proceedings for the Department of Public Health & Safety and assisted in the drafting of Opinion Letters. Robert served several terms as an associate member of the Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission for the town of Canton, Connecticut. He is also a former board member of the Friends of Heublein Tower, a non-profit preservation society. Education
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