On April 4th, 2024, Attorney Chris Hodgson presented on the topic of “What is the Right Design for your Community?” to the Government Finance Officers Association of Connecticut, a group of over 400 state and local government finance officers and others. The Association is committed to promoting professionalism and excellence in government financial management by […]
On March 21, 2024 a Milford Court returned a verdict in favor of the Town of Seymour in a lawsuit brought by Phoumareth Phouangphiarith, a Seymour police officer, against the Town. The officer sought to permanently prohibit the Town from removing him from his present position as a temporary acting Sergeant. Although a temporary, ex […]
Master’s Table Community Meals in Ansonia provides meals to food-insecure guests and is sustained by committed and compassionate volunteers and the generous contributions of donors. Berchem Moses PC’s Social Action Committee, led by Senior Partner Michelle Laubin, participates by volunteering in this effort. Established in 2011, Master’s Table Community Meals, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization […]
Berchem Moses PC won an important victory at the Connecticut Supreme Court for the Town of Madison in a decision that will impact municipal police departments throughout the state. Floyd Dugas argued the case on behalf of the Town from the Freedom of Information Commission (“FOIC”) through an appeal to the Connecticut Superior Court, and […]
On January 31, 2024, a New Haven jury returned a verdict in favor of the Town of Stratford in a lawsuit brought by Anthony Zona, a Stratford police officer, against the Town. Anthony Zona claimed that he was suspended without pay for exercising his free speech rights and that the suspension was excessive. The Plaintiff […]
“After working with [Buturla] as a member of the Board of Aldermen/Alderwomen a few years ago,” Mayor-Elect Joseph DiMartino said in a news release, “it was clear to me that his thorough and transparent approach to giving legal advice to the city of Derby is consistent with my new approach to government here in Derby.” […]
Jordan A. Vazzano is an Associate in the firm’s Milford office. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut state courts. Jordan’s practice focuses primarily on Labor and Employment Law. He assists in advising public and private sector employers on various personnel, labor, and employment matters. Jordan graduated from Trinity College in 2019, magna cum laude, with […]
Only 5 percent of attorneys in the state are selected to receive this prestigious honor Ira W. Bloom, Richard J. Buturla, Mario F. Coppola, Floyd J. Dugas, Christopher M. Hodgson and Warren L. Holcomb of Berchem Moses PC have again been named to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list as top attorneys for 2023. Each year, no more […]
On September 28, 2023, Attorney Floyd J. Dugas was a featured speaker at the CT State Board of Mediation and Arbitration. The topics discussed were police accountability, the intersection of arbitration, and the process of police officer decertification. Attorney Dugas heads up the firm’s Municipal Labor & Employment practice. He regularly lectures on labor, employment […]
