Barry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC Gets Breach of Peace Case Dismissed Outright
Law enforcement is a tightrope: people expect police officers to not only prevent criminal activity before it happens, but also to track down and bring to justice those who commit crimes. This is how citizens believe the enforcement of laws should work. But in order for that to be the case, there has to be…
Read MoreBarry, 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, Taylor & Levesque, LLC Wins Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Standing
Under the law, you don’t have to hire an attorney, just like you don’t have to hire a plumber to fix your sink or a mason to build a deck. But there are benefits to doing so, and a recent case we handled shows exactly why. Barry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC recently won a motion…
Read MoreBarry, Taylor & Levesque Wins Case Involving Termination of Parental Rights
Barry, 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 partner…
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, 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 for…
Read MoreTropical Storm Henri Is on the Move. Make Sure You’re Prepared
New England is on high alert for the upcoming Tropical Storm Henri, which is expected to hit us this weekend. Based on the latest models, Connecticut will expect the storm to be at its peak around Sunday night. Jon Porter, the Chief Meteorologist for AccuWeather, said “This is the most serious hurricane risk in New…
Read MoreGM Offers Use-Based Auto Insurance with Data from OnStar Vehicle
In the age of the Internet of All Things, when everything is connected to everything else, including cars, companies are attempting to use the data from all those connections to their advantage. One such company is General Motors Co., which is working to adjust insurance rates based on the driving behavior obtained from this data.…
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,…
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