Richard P. Colbert

Richard "Rich" Colbert is a trial and appellate attorney representing individuals and business entities in complex and general business litigation matters, principally within the Connecticut state courts. He has handled a wide variety of complex and high-stakes matters, including:

• Multimillion-dollar commercial lending and finance disputes
• Defense of sexual abuse claims against religious, charitable and educational organizations
• Employer-employee fiduciary duty matters
• Commercial property tax appeals
• Construction malpractice claims
• Commercial real estate disputes
• Substantial personal injury claims

Rich has tried cases before Connecticut state court judges and juries, participated in scores of successful mediations and arbitrations, and handled appeals to the Connecticut Appellate and Supreme Courts. Clients know and value Rich's ability to manage and conduct large, complex trials, behind the scenes and in the courtroom. As a result of his extensive and unique state court knowledge, Rich also regularly serves as local counsel for international law firms involved in matters pending in Connecticut state courts.

Rich served as the chair of the firm's Hiring Committee from 2002 through 2004, and as chair of the firm's Trial Training Committee in 2005 and 2006.

Rich served as law clerk for the Connecticut Judicial Department Superior Court Division in 1990-1991.