Atty. Jonathan David Berchem
Jonathan D. Berchem concentrates his practice in the area of general civil litigation, including insurance defense, construction litigation and employment law.
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Jonathan David Berchem is a Senior Partner based in Milford, Connecticut, practicing at Berchem Moses PC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on litigation and insurance. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1995), Pennsylvania (1995), and U.S. Supreme Court (1999). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1995) and Fairfield University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Milford, Connecticut and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Milford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jonathan D. Berchem concentrates his practice in the area of general civil litigation, including insurance defense, construction litigation and employment law
- Admitted to practice in Connecticut State and federal courts, as well as the United States Supreme Court and Pennsylvania state courts, Mr. Berchem is a member of the Milford, New Haven County and Connecticut Bar Associations, as well as the Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Mr. Berchem joined the firm in 1995
- He is a graduate of Syracuse University College of Law (J.D. 1995), where he was a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity and President of the Grant Opportunity ("GO") program
- Mr. Berchem received his undergraduate degree from Fairfield University (B.A. 1992)
- In November of 2011, Mr. Berchem was selected as Milford City Attorney
- He had previously served the City of Milford as a Fire Commissioner from 2008 to 2011
- Mr. Berchem is active in community affairs in his hometown of Milford, where he currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United Way of Milford, Inc. and as Vice-Chair of the Board of Managers of the Woodruff Family YMCA
- Mr. Berchem also serves on the Board of Directors of the Cardinal Shehan Center in Bridgeport
- Mr. Berchem has a Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory AV peer rating
- a rating Martindale-Hubbell publishes that is based on peers' evaluation of a lawyer's legal ability and general ethical standards
- Professional Associations and Memberships -Milford Bar Association, Member -Connecticut Bar Association, Member -American Bar Association, Member -Fire Commissioner, City of Milford, 2008 - Present -Woodruff Family YMCA, Milford, Connecticut, Vice-Chairman, Board of Managers, 2006 - Present -Board of Directors, United Way of Milford, Inc., Assistant Treasurer, 2007 — Present
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Milford 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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