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Gordon, Muir and Foley, LLP – A Hartford, Connecticut Legal Institution


Renee W. Dwyer 
Hartford Square North
10 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford, Connecticut 06106-5123
 

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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.

Areas of Practice:
Insurance Defense
Retail Liability
Daycare Liability
Labor and Employment Law
Bar Admissions:
Connecticut, 1991
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


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Hartford Square North
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Hartford, CT 06106-5123
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