NEWS AND EVENTS
HOW TO INSURE AGAINST LAWSUITS THAT THREATEN YOUR BAR
Owning a bar or nightclub can be risky business,
and controlling your liabilities can be critical to your success.
Jan Trendowski will be on the panel of experts to address this topic at the
Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show on March 12th, 2012, in Las Vegas.
For more information, please visit http://www.ncbshow.com/.
JAN TRENDOWSKI FEATURED SPEAKER ON
EVIDENCE AND EXPERT TESTIMONY BEST PRACTICES: SUPPORTING YOUR CASE
Jan Trendowski was on the faculty presenting a seminar for the National Business Institute on Evidence and Expert Testimony Best Practices: Supporting Your Case, in New Haven, Connecticut, on January 20, 2012.
This is a program designed to provide attorneys of all experience levels with the strategies and tools they need to effectively work with evidence and expert testimony. Paralegals may also benefit from learning the latest strategies in working with evidence and expert witnesses.
"ON CIRCUIT" EDUCATION PROGRAM
Defense Attorney Jan Trendowski presents his case to Connecticut Appellate Court Judge in civil case, Pat Wood v. Club, LLC, et al., at Westhill High School in Stamford during the "on circuit" education program which provides an opportunity for students to see oral argument and to learn more about the appellate process.
StamfordAdvocate.com
CONNECTICUT HUMANE SOCIETY DROP SITE
Trendowski & Allen, P.C. is a permanent drop-off location for the Connecticut Human Society.
They are constantly in need of pet food, toys, and blankets to help families
keep their pets at home and out of shelters.
Items can be dropped off at our offices at
Spencer's Corner, 90 Main Street, Suite 201, Centerbrook, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
2011 NEW ENGLAND RISING STARS LIST
We are pleased to announce that Gregory A. Allen has been selected for inclusion on the
2011 New England Rising Stars list, featuring outstanding young lawyers in New England.
No more than 2.5 percent of the attorneys in Connecticut are named to this list.
The selections for this designation are based on a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a state-wide survey of lawyers, independent evaluations and peer review
of candidates, and a good-standing and disciplinary check.
Greg, Congratulations from all of us at Trendowski & Allen!
FIRM ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE
Trendowski & Allen, P.C. is pleased to announce that Melissa A. Rizzo has joined the Firm as an Associate. Attorney Rizzo was admitted to the Connecticut State Bar in 2008. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, in 2005 from the University of Connecticut, and her J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2008.
Melissa served as an Assistant Clerk to the Honorable Thomas Miano in the Hartford Superior Court prior to joining the Firm. She also served as a Volunteer Coordinator/Field Staff for the Rell Gubernatorial Campaign in 2006. Melissa is a member of the Executive Board of the Federalist Society Connecticut Lawyers Chapter and is an avid jazz bassist, having worked as a professional musician with a jazz combo.
She resides in Windsor, Connecticut.
Congratulations and Welcome!
ISLAMIC WILLS SEMINARS
Trendowski & Allen, P.C. has recently presented Islamic Wills Seminars
at the Islamic Center of Greater Hartford and the Islamic Society of Western Connecticut.
Presented by Attorneys Refai Arefin and Greg Allen,
the following topics were discussed:
the following topics were discussed:
An Overview of Connecticut Intestate Distribution;
An Overview of Islamic Distribution Scenarios;
The Components of an Islamic Will and a Living Will;
Islamic Tax Planning for your Estate.
For more information about this topic, please contact Attorney Arefin
directly by phone at 860.767.9044, Ext. 211,
or by e-mail at RArefin@TrendowskiLaw.com.
An Overview of Islamic Distribution Scenarios;
The Components of an Islamic Will and a Living Will;
Islamic Tax Planning for your Estate.
For more information about this topic, please contact Attorney Arefin
directly by phone at 860.767.9044, Ext. 211,
or by e-mail at RArefin@TrendowskiLaw.com.
The Firm is pleased to have sponsored "Woofstock at Toad's Place,"
an event sponsored by Bikers Against Animal Cruelty (BAAC).
The event, which took place on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Toad's Place in New Haven,
was successful in raising funds to help innocent victims of animal cruelty and neglect,
and to promote responsible pet ownership.
The next "Woofstock" is coming up on Saturday, March 31, 2012.
Check back for details!
For more information about BAAC, please visit their website at www.BikersAgainstAnimalCruelty.org.
SECOND ANNUAL SHORELINE
"DRESS FOR SUCCESS"
WOMEN'S BUSINESS CLOTHING COLLECTION DRIVE
During the 2010 holiday season, our Firm held its second annual "Dress for Success"
women's business clothing collection drive for the shoreline area to benefit disadvantaged
women who need professional attire to support their efforts to join or reenter the workforce.
The drive was a tremendous success due to the overwhelming
response from the people in our community.
The quality and quantity of items received was amazing and guaranteed to help women from the shoreline area present themselves with the confidence they will need as they seek employment.
This year's donations went to Dress for Success Hartford,
which began in 1998 and has served more than 3,200 women in the
Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland and Windham counties.
Their mission is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support, and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
For more information about Dress for Success Hartford,
please visit their website at www.dressforsuccess.org.
FIRM ANNOUNCES NEW ASSOCIATE
Trendowski & Allen, P.C. takes pleasure in announcing that Attorney Refai Arefin
has become an Attorney and has accepted a position as an Associate with our Firm.
Refai has been a law clerk with our Firm since November 2008 and was admitted to the Connecticut State Bar in November 2010. He received his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, with honors, in 2007 from Brown University, and his J.D., magna cum laude, from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2010.
Prior to joining our Firm, Refai held a number of law clerk and internship positions, including positions with the Honorable Senior District Court Judge Dominic J. Squatrito, the Appellate Unit of the Office of the Public Defender, and the New York State Division of Human Rights.
In addition, he served as an Intern for the United States Department of the Navy.
Congratulations, Attorney Arefin!
ATTORNEYS NAMED SUPER LAWYER AND RISING STAR
Trendowski & Allen, P.C. is pleased to announce that
Jan Trendowski has been selected for inclusion on the 2010 New England Super Lawyers list, and Gregory Allen, the Firm's managing partner, has been selected for inclusion on the
2010 New England Rising Stars list, featuring outstanding young lawyers in New England.
Only five percent of the attorneys in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont,
New Hampshire and Maine are chosen as Super Lawyers each year.
The selections for these designations are based on a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a state-wide survey of lawyers, independent evaluations and peer review of candidates,
and a good-standing and disciplinary check.
For more information about the selection process, please visit www.superlawyer.com.
Jan founded the Firm in 1996 and has had a varied and distinguished career as a trial attorney.
In addition to his significant legal and professional accomplishments,
Jan is a Board Member and Legal Counsel for the Bikers Against Animal Cruelty.
He is a natural rainmaker, friend, mentor and motivator;
always inspiring employees and colleagues to achieve their goals.
Greg Allen has been a rising star in the Firm and the legal community.
He became a partner in the Firm in 2007 and quickly took on the role of Managing Partner.
In that role, he has taken on the responsibility of managing and marketing the Firm
to develop the thriving practice that exists today.
Greg resides in Wallingford with his wife and three children,
where he is also active in a variety of community activities.
BIKERS SEEK HAPPY ENDINGS
FOR SAD ANIMAL STORIES
Jan Trendowski was featured in the September 20, 2010 issue of the
Connecticut Law Tribune's article, Bikers Seek Happy Endings for Sad Animal Stories.
Jan joined Bikers Against Animal Cruelty (BAAC) two years ago
and currently serves as a Board member and legal counsel.
"I had been looking for something good to do, something beyond my own little world," Jan said,
and when he found out about the BAAC, he felt compelled to get involved.
For more information about the BAAC,
please visit their website at www.bikersagainstanimalcruelty.org.
NEW ASSOCIATE JOINS THE FIRM
Trendowski & Allen, P.C. is pleased to announce that
Karen S. Stolp has joined the Firm as an Associate.
Attorney Stolp was admitted to the Connecticut State Bar in June 2009. She received her Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies with a concentration in Public Affairs from the University of New Haven in 2005,
and her J.D. from the Western New England College School of Law in 2008.
Prior to joining the Firm, Karen was an Intern in the Pratt & Whitney Legal Department,
a Student Assistant District Attorney in the Springfield District Court,
a Certified Legal Intern for the Meriden Superior Court State's Attorney's office,
and a Clerk in the Tolland Superior Court.
Congratulations and Welcome!
JAN TRENDOWSKI
FEATURED SPEAKER AT
NASP 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Jan Trendowski, who lectures nationally on liquor liability issues,
is presenting a session at the NASP Annual Conference on
"The Last Drink" Subrogation Recovery From A Liquor Establishment.
This year's conference is being held on November 7-10, 2010 at the Gaylord Texan Report in Grapevine, Texas.
Click here for conference details.
For more information about the conference, visit their website at www.subrogation.org.
FIRM SPONSORS
"CHRISTMAS IN JULY"
SHORELINE FOOD DRIVE
Our Firm sponsored a "Christmas in July" Shoreline Food Drive to help
The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries fill their pantries.
"Our Firm wanted to give back to the communities we serve and help those who are in need,"
said Greg Allen, Managing partner for Trendowski & Allen, P.C.
"We realized that the highest demand for area pantries is actually during the summer.
We would like to extend our thanks to everyone in the community for their donations."
Donations made to this food drive will be used at the Westbrook Pantry.
Originally called the Shoreline Soup Cellar and established in 1989, The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries have eight soup kitchens and four pantries in an 11-town area on the shoreline.
For more information about The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries, visit their website at www.shorelinesoupkitchens.com.
JAN TRENDOWSKI FEATURED SPEAKER ON
ADVANCED TRIAL TECHNIQUES
Jan Trendowski is on the faculty presenting a seminar for the National Business Institute on Advanced Trial Tactics in Providence, Rhode Island, on June 24, 2010.
This is an advanced level seminar that will provide sophisticated courtroom strategies and is designed for both experienced and aspiring trial attorneys and litigation support professionals.
Please click here to view the detailed seminar material.
To register, please call 1-800-930-6182 or visit their website at www.nbi-sems.com.
ATTORNEY TRENDOWSKI RECENTLY FEATURED IN
DRI, THE VOICE OF THE DEFENSE BAR
Trendowski & Allen, P.C. takes pleasure in announcing that Attorney Refai Arefin
has become an Attorney and has accepted a position as an Associate with our Firm.
Refai has been a law clerk with our Firm since November 2008 and was admitted to the Connecticut State Bar in November 2010. He received his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, with honors, in 2007 from Brown University, and his J.D., magna cum laude, from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2010.
Prior to joining our Firm, Refai held a number of law clerk and internship positions, including positions with the Honorable Senior District Court Judge Dominic J. Squatrito, the Appellate Unit of the Office of the Public Defender, and the New York State Division of Human Rights.
In addition, he served as an Intern for the United States Department of the Navy.
Congratulations, Attorney Arefin!
ATTORNEYS NAMED SUPER LAWYER AND RISING STAR
Trendowski & Allen, P.C. is pleased to announce that
Jan Trendowski has been selected for inclusion on the 2010 New England Super Lawyers list, and Gregory Allen, the Firm's managing partner, has been selected for inclusion on the
2010 New England Rising Stars list, featuring outstanding young lawyers in New England.
Only five percent of the attorneys in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont,
New Hampshire and Maine are chosen as Super Lawyers each year.
The selections for these designations are based on a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a state-wide survey of lawyers, independent evaluations and peer review of candidates,
and a good-standing and disciplinary check.
For more information about the selection process, please visit www.superlawyer.com.
Jan founded the Firm in 1996 and has had a varied and distinguished career as a trial attorney.
In addition to his significant legal and professional accomplishments,
Jan is a Board Member and Legal Counsel for the Bikers Against Animal Cruelty.
He is a natural rainmaker, friend, mentor and motivator;
always inspiring employees and colleagues to achieve their goals.
Greg Allen has been a rising star in the Firm and the legal community.
He became a partner in the Firm in 2007 and quickly took on the role of Managing Partner.
In that role, he has taken on the responsibility of managing and marketing the Firm
to develop the thriving practice that exists today.
Greg resides in Wallingford with his wife and three children,
where he is also active in a variety of community activities.
BIKERS SEEK HAPPY ENDINGS
FOR SAD ANIMAL STORIES
Jan Trendowski was featured in the September 20, 2010 issue of the
Connecticut Law Tribune's article, Bikers Seek Happy Endings for Sad Animal Stories.
Jan joined Bikers Against Animal Cruelty (BAAC) two years ago
and currently serves as a Board member and legal counsel.
"I had been looking for something good to do, something beyond my own little world," Jan said,
and when he found out about the BAAC, he felt compelled to get involved.
For more information about the BAAC,
please visit their website at www.bikersagainstanimalcruelty.org.
NEW ASSOCIATE JOINS THE FIRM
Trendowski & Allen, P.C. is pleased to announce that
Karen S. Stolp has joined the Firm as an Associate.
Attorney Stolp was admitted to the Connecticut State Bar in June 2009. She received her Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies with a concentration in Public Affairs from the University of New Haven in 2005,
and her J.D. from the Western New England College School of Law in 2008.
Prior to joining the Firm, Karen was an Intern in the Pratt & Whitney Legal Department,
a Student Assistant District Attorney in the Springfield District Court,
a Certified Legal Intern for the Meriden Superior Court State's Attorney's office,
and a Clerk in the Tolland Superior Court.
Congratulations and Welcome!
JAN TRENDOWSKI
FEATURED SPEAKER AT
NASP 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Jan Trendowski, who lectures nationally on liquor liability issues,
is presenting a session at the NASP Annual Conference on
"The Last Drink" Subrogation Recovery From A Liquor Establishment.
This year's conference is being held on November 7-10, 2010 at the Gaylord Texan Report in Grapevine, Texas.
Click here for conference details.
For more information about the conference, visit their website at www.subrogation.org.
FIRM SPONSORS
"CHRISTMAS IN JULY"
SHORELINE FOOD DRIVE
Our Firm sponsored a "Christmas in July" Shoreline Food Drive to help
The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries fill their pantries.
"Our Firm wanted to give back to the communities we serve and help those who are in need,"
said Greg Allen, Managing partner for Trendowski & Allen, P.C.
"We realized that the highest demand for area pantries is actually during the summer.
We would like to extend our thanks to everyone in the community for their donations."
Donations made to this food drive will be used at the Westbrook Pantry.
Originally called the Shoreline Soup Cellar and established in 1989, The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries have eight soup kitchens and four pantries in an 11-town area on the shoreline.
For more information about The Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries, visit their website at www.shorelinesoupkitchens.com.
JAN TRENDOWSKI FEATURED SPEAKER ON
ADVANCED TRIAL TECHNIQUES
Jan Trendowski is on the faculty presenting a seminar for the National Business Institute on Advanced Trial Tactics in Providence, Rhode Island, on June 24, 2010.
This is an advanced level seminar that will provide sophisticated courtroom strategies and is designed for both experienced and aspiring trial attorneys and litigation support professionals.
Please click here to view the detailed seminar material.
To register, please call 1-800-930-6182 or visit their website at www.nbi-sems.com.
ATTORNEY TRENDOWSKI RECENTLY FEATURED IN
DRI, THE VOICE OF THE DEFENSE BAR
Jan Trendowski was recently featured in DRI, The Voice of the Defense Bar, for successfully having a million dollar wrongful death verdict overturned after the judge concluded there was insufficient evidence to support it. Please click here to view a complete summary of the case, Zaneski v. The Thirsty Turtle, tried in Stamford-Norwalk Superior Court.
FIRM SPONSORS
VALLEY SHORE CROP HUNGER WALK
VALLEY SHORE CROP HUNGER WALK
The Firm is pleased to have sponsored the Valley Shore CROP
(communities responding to overcome poverty)
Hunger Walk on Sunday, May 2, 2010.
Proceeds will benefit the Shoreline Soup Kitchen and pantries, in addition to global hunger and poverty programs. Now in its 19th year, this event has raised over $91,000 to fight hunger.
The walk takes place through approximately three miles of the scenic North Cove in Old Saybrook and usually takes less than an hour to complete.
For more information about the CROP Hunger Walk, visit www.cropwalkonline.org/oldsaybrookct, or call the First Church of Christ in Old Saybrook at 860-388-3008.
(communities responding to overcome poverty)
Hunger Walk on Sunday, May 2, 2010.
Proceeds will benefit the Shoreline Soup Kitchen and pantries, in addition to global hunger and poverty programs. Now in its 19th year, this event has raised over $91,000 to fight hunger.
The walk takes place through approximately three miles of the scenic North Cove in Old Saybrook and usually takes less than an hour to complete.
For more information about the CROP Hunger Walk, visit www.cropwalkonline.org/oldsaybrookct, or call the First Church of Christ in Old Saybrook at 860-388-3008.
FIRM'S FIRST ANNUAL SHORELINE
"DRESS FOR SUCCESS"
BUSINESS CLOTHING COLLECTION DRIVE
During the 2009 holiday season, our Firm sponsored a "Dress for Success" business clothing collection drive for the shoreline area to benefit area men and women reentering the workforce and rebuilding their lives following substance abuse, domestic violence, incarceration and homelessness.
The drive was an astounding success! Our Firm would like to extend a huge and heartfelt thank you to the people in our communities for their generous response. We were amazed at the quantity and quality of the clothing we received. Many of the items were not only "nearly new" but BRAND NEW! They are guaranteed to help men and women from the shoreline area make the difficult transition back to life and the working world. These contributions will surely enable them to dress for success and present themselves with the confidence they will need.
The donations we received were given to The Connection, a non-profit human services agency founded in 1972 that serves more than 4,000 children and adults monthly at 30 residential and service centers in every part of Connecticut through supportive housing, behavioral health, community justice, and women and children's programs. The clothing donations will benefit men and women served in Old Saybrook, Middletown, New Haven, New London, and other local shoreline area communities. For more information about The Connection, please visit their website at www.theconnection.org.
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