Atty. Brian P. Daniels
“I have the ability to identify and manage all of the details of a complex case while simultaneously tracking the big picture. In this way, I can chart a course to a favorable resolution, whether through settlement by the parties or as the result of a judgment after a full trial.” Brian is Chair of the firm’s Litigation practice group.
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Brian P. Daniels is a business, litigation, and government attorney based in New Haven, Connecticut. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1992), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1998), and U.S. Tax Court (1999). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1992) and California Institute of Technology (B.S., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of elected, 2007-2019, Activities & Associations •Meriden, Connecticut, Rotary Club, Member •New Haven County Bar Association, Member •American Bar Association, Member •Meriden, Connecticut, City Council. Serands clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- “I have the ability to identify and manage all of the details of a complex case while simultaneously tracking the big picture
- In this way, I can chart a course to a favorable resolution, whether through settlement by the parties or as the result of a judgment after a full trial.” Brian is Chair of the firm’s Litigation practice group
- An experienced trial attorney, Brian practices before administrative agencies, arbitration panels, and state and federal trial and appellate courts
- His litigation practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including environmental claims, insurance coverage, unfair trade practices, fraud, contracts, and trade secrets
- Brian regularly represents both plaintiffs seeking damages or injunctive relief and defendants establishing defenses and asserting counterclaims, allowing him to understand any particular case from all perspectives
- He has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in arbitration, state court, and federal court
- He believes that an aggressive approach to a dispute requires the parties to quickly and honestly assess their positions and to identify reasonable resolutions
- As a result of this practice style, Brian often is able to achieve a settlement to the full satisfaction of his clients
- Brian is a member of the Connecticut Bar and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Tax Court, and the United States Supreme Court
- Brian joined the firm in 1992 and became a principal in 1999
- Brian received his B.S. (Economics, 1988), cum laude, from the California Institute of Technology and his J.D. (1992), cum laude, from Harvard Law School
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian P. Daniels handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brian P. Daniels is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Connecticut →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Brian P. Daniels is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Connecticut →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Brian P. Daniels is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Connecticut →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Haven are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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