Posts by Ryan P. Barry
CT Supreme Court Overturns Murder Conviction
On Friday, September 2nd, the Connecticut Supreme Court overturned a New Britain man’s murder conviction on the grounds he was denied the right to a fair trial. The Court threw out the conviction and ordered a new trial in a 7-0 ruling. The defendant, Patrick Miles, was charged and convicted with murder after the 2017…
Read MoreBarry & Barall, LLC Secures $104,919 Arbitration Award Against Allstate for Car Accident
Barry & Barall, LLC recently secured an arbitration award of $104,919 against Allstate Insurance Company on behalf of a client who was seriously injured in a car accident in Manchester, CT. Allstate is notorious for refusing to settle cases, opting to go to trial or through arbitration to reach an outcome. Attorney Ryan Barry, along…
Read MoreBarry, Barall, Taylor & Levesque Announces the Addition of Two Attorneys to the Firm
Attorney Brendon P. Levesque, who joins the firm as Of Counsel, possesses extensive experience handling civil litigation matters in Connecticut’s state and federal trial courts. He represents clients in civil, family, and criminal appeals before the Connecticut Appellate Courts and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and regularly represents companies, insurers, and individuals in trial…
Read MoreBarry, Barall, Taylor & Levesque Wins Case Involving Termination of Parental Rights
Barry, Barall, Taylor & Levesque, LLC secured a significant win in probate court on behalf of our client, who was seeking to terminate the parental rights of her former partner. Our client was the victim of abuse – both physical and verbal – by her partner, “A.” She had a protective order filed against her…
Read MoreSupreme Court Reverses Bruce Bemer’s Human Trafficking Conviction on Appeal
On September 29, Connecticut’s Supreme Court reversed Glastonbury resident Bruce Bemer’s felony conviction, stating prosecutors failed to prove the key element of the crimes with which he was charged – that he was actively participating and aiding in the act of sex trafficking. Bemer was originally convicted on four counts of patronizing a prostitute who…
Read MoreDelays Will Hurt the Court System Long After the Pandemic Ends
The coronavirus pandemic is going to have a lasting impact on the court system in Connecticut and across the country long after it comes to an end. Nearly 12 months into the pandemic, thousands of cases are on hold in Connecticut civil and criminal courts. Once the courts reopen fully, there will be a backlog…
Read MoreRyan P. Barry and Anthony J. Spinella Named to 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers List
Barry, Barall, Taylor & Levesque, LLC are proud to announce that Partners Ryan P. Barry and Anthony J. Spinella have been named to the 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. This is Attorney Barry’s second consecutive year being selected for inclusion for his work in personal injury law. This is Attorney Spinella’s first year being selected…
Read MoreBurn Injuries Increased During the Pandemic. Kitchen Fires Are a Leading Cause
The pandemic has made chefs of most of us. Most everyone has tried baking sourdough bread. The British Baking Show is one of the most popular shows on TV. Admit it – you’ve washed more dishes since the health crisis started than you ever have. You’ve tried your oven, your microwave, your broiler, your toaster,…
Read MoreChallenges in Accident Claims Involving Children
Nothing concerns parents more than learning their child’s health or safety is in danger. Children rely on adults to use extra caution in every way. The duty to protect children applies to drivers, to property owners, to product makers, and to other individuals and companies. When your child is injured in an accident, you need…
Read MoreIs Jury Sequestration Actually Effective?
Jury sequestration is the isolation of a jury to avoid accidental or deliberate tainting of the jury by exposing them to outside influence or information that is not admissible in court and can be a “hot” topic for criminal defense lawyers. On one hand, trying to control the information jury members see and hear outside…
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