rfreeth@silverfirm.com
Connecticut Office
1 Atlantic Street, Suite 302
Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: (203) 569-2020
Fax:  (203) 724-3212

New York City Office
381 Park Avenue South
New York, NY  10016
Phone: (212) 779-8600
Fax:  (212) 779-8858

Primary Practice Areas

  • Professional Liability Litigation
Employment

Richard N. Freeth
Of Counsel


Richard’s practice concentrates on professional liability defense (financial services and insurance professionals, attorneys, accountants and architects), securities law and financial services litigation, commercial litigation, insurance litigation and coverage, fidelity/fraud recovery, intellectual property law, entertainment and employment law. He is experienced in complex litigation in Federal and State Courts, as well as FINRA and AAA arbitrations. His clients have included businesses ranging from Fortune 500 multinational enterprises and municipalities to small businesses and individuals.  


Education

J.D., 1999, University of Miami School of Law
B.A., 1993, Albertus Magnus College


Admissions to Practice

New York
Connecticut
United States District Court (Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, District of Connecticut)


Reported Decisions

Perez v. Villa Josefa Realty Corp., 293 A.D.2d 306, 739 N.Y.S.2d 574 (NY 1st App. 2002).
Lyte v. S. Central Ct. Reg. Water Auth., 482 F.Supp.2d 252 (USDC Conn. 2007)
Rzayeva v. U.S., 492 F.Supp.2d 60 (USDC Conn. 2007)


Notable Accomplishments

Law Review Member - University of Miami Law Review of International & Comparative Law.
Intellectual Property Certificate from New York University.  


Professional and Community Activities

Richard is a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, Professional Liability Underwriters Society (PLUS), New York County Lawyers Association, Connecticut Bar Association, Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).  He also has served on the Board of Trustees of Albertus Magnus College (2006-09).

 

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