After Hours

A Different Type Of Trial by Fire

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Friday, June 15, 2012  |  by DOUGLAS S. MALAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Jason Maur was in the midst of the most grueling trial of his young professional career. He needed to present his case to the three of the toughest judges in the world. But for the Monroe attorney who started practicing law in November 2010, this trial had nothing to do with legal training. If it had, it probably would've been easier.

Picking Out A Small Piece Of WWII History

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Monday, June 11, 2012  |  by KAREN ALI  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Quinnipiac University's John Thomas has a full-time job as a law professor focusing on medical issues and a hobby and side career as a blues and ragtime guitarist. But he still felt something was missing in his life. "I was yearning for something different," Thomas said.

Coach Keeps Disabled Athletes Rolling

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Monday, May 28, 2012  |  by DOUGLAS S. MALAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Attorney Elton "Bud" Harvey III was a longtime soccer player in an adult league who was looking for a new way to stay in shape during the winter months. A soccer teammate encouraged him to try rugby and participate in a weekend game to see how he liked it. That was in 1992.

The Jig Is Up For Fast-Stepping Attorney

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Monday, May 21, 2012  |  by KAREN ALI  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

With an old country last name like "Flaherty," you might guess that Regina Flaherty does something that's traditionally Irish. And you would be right. The attorney at the Westport-based firm of Levett Rockwood has been entertaining audiences as an Irish step dancer ever since she was 6 years old.

Take Him Out To The Blog Game

Monday, May 14, 2012  |  by DOUGLAS S. MALAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

In the heart of Yankees-Red Sox territory, attorney Andrew Walter's professional baseball allegiances lie in the middle of the country.

Bringing The Civil War Home To Connecticut

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Monday, March 26, 2012  |  by DOUGLAS S. MALAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

When attorneys reach retirement, many of them escape to the beach, head to the golf course or settle into a lounge chair. Robert J. O'Brien dives into Civil War history and specifically, New Haven's role in the war. After retiring last May, the former supervisory assistant state's attorney in the New Haven Career Criminal Unit now has plenty of time to devote to his passion for the war, which has garnered new attention as the nation marks the 150th anniversary. "I think this is really fascinating and I want to get other people interested in the history," said O'Brien, a self-proclaimed history buff.

A Man In Perpetual Motion

Monday, January 9, 2012  |  by MARIE P. GRADY  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

You could say that attorney Fred Murolo has been running around a lot these days. But then that's nothing new. He's actually been on the go every day for the last 30 years. And it's not just the busy Cheshire practice he runs with his wife, Karen, that keeps him in motion.

Fast Times On The Courts Of Stonington

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Monday, December 6, 2010  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Scott Sawyer was a basketball star in high school and at Connecticut College. As a lawyer, he's no slouch either. Working mostly as a solo since 1995, he's built a successful practice that led him to argue a highly publicized eminent domain case that went to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Keeping Children Safe And Parents Employed

Monday, September 13, 2010  |  by DOUGLAS S. MALAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

During her second and third year at Yale Law School in the late 1990s, Kim Rinehart wasn't just thinking about which clerkship or law firm job she would land. She was focused on helping New Haven County residents, especially single mothers, get out of poverty and build sustainable careers.

A New Career Sprouts From Grape Vines

Monday, August 23, 2010  |  by DOUGLAS S. MALAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Things were coming together for Michael Connery's plan to transition from the practice of law in the late 1990s. The New York firm he had worked at since graduating from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1975 was offering a program where attorneys could start scaling back their practice in anticipation of retirement from the law.