Renee W. Dwyer Hartford, Connecticut
| phone | (860) 525-5361 |
| fax | (860) 525-4849 |
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Renee W. Dwyer's litigation practice involves the defense of serious premises liability actions, as well as retail store false arrest and malicious prosecution claims that often flow from retail sales operations for major chain stores. As part of that representation Renee is also called upon to represent those clients in employment matters before the CHRO and in court.
Ms. Dwyer, as an active member of the Statewide Lead Paint Defense Committee was the co-chairperson of the Legal Issues Committee.
Renee routinely represents the day care industry in both premises liability issues and licensing requirements. She appears before the State Health department involving allegations of violations of day care regulations and in the defense of individuals accused of misconduct or other license violations.
Ms. Dwyer also lectures on basic practice and procedure, premises liability, retail liability and sexual harassment.
- Education:
- Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia,
1991
J.D. - Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island,
1988
B.S.
Honors: Cum Laude
Major: Health Service Administration
Minor: Business
- Published Works:
- Lead Paint Liability: For the Defense, Sidebar, Connecticut Bar Association Litigation Quarterly, Spring, 1995
- Strict Liability Ruling Overturned, Sidebar, Connecticut Bar Association Litigation Quarterly, Spring, 1996
- Lead Paint Litigation, Connecticut Bar Association Litigation Quarterly, Summer, 1997
- Classes/Seminars Taught:
- Bad Faith Litigation in Connecticut, Lorman Business Center, 1999
- Basic Practice and Procedure, 2000 - Present
- Damages in Connecticut Civil Trial Practice, National Business Institute, 2001 - Present
- Sexual Harassment Training, Connecticut Companies as Required by State Statute, 2000 - Present
- Student Bullying and Sexual Harassment, 2003 - Present
- Holding the Bag: Who can end up paying - Indemnification Issues, Mealy's Retail and Hospitality Conference, December 9, 2004 - December 10, 2004
- Honors and Awards:
- American Jurisprudence Award, Family Award, 1991
- Trial Practice Award, 1991
- American Jurisprudence Award, Professional Responsibility, 1991
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Connecticut Bar Association
- Member
- American Bar Association
- Member
- Business & Professional Women's Club, 1997 - 1998
- Corresponding Secretary, Wallingford Chapter
- Business & Professional Women's Club, 1998 - 1999
- First Vice President, Wallingford Chapter
- Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association
- Past Employment Positions:
- Gordon, Muir & Foley, LLP, Associate, 1991 - 1997
