Our Team
Steven Moore
Managing Partner
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Of Counsel
James is of counsel in our Litigation and Arbitration team, focusing on complex civil litigation with a particular emphasis on commercial disputes, employment matters, and arbitration proceedings. He has successfully handled a wide range of commercial cases in both state and federal courts, representing clients in jury and bench trials.
James also advises financial institutions and broker-dealer firms in regulatory investigations and defends them against claims in the securities industry. He has deep experience in class action litigation, particularly in wage-and-hour class action defense and has also litigated extensively in the area of IP including patents.
He is admitted to practice before the:
· U.S. Supreme Court
· U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
· U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
· U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
· U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Practice Areas
General Litigation, Trustees, executors and fiduciaries, Leaders and senior executives, Technology
Admissions
Connecticut; 1991, New York; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals; U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals; Federal District Court for Connecticut; Federal District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York;
Education
Fairfield University, B.A.
Boston University School of Law, J.D.
Memberships
Connecticut Bar Association; Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association; Fairfield County Bar Association
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Of Counsel
Merrick is of counsel and provides legal services across litigation, real estate, tax, estate planning, and business law.
Qualifications
Licensed in Connecticut since 1991, with over 33 years of legal experience.
Executive & Corporate Experience
Chairman at Eceptionist, Inc., a healthcare software company.
President of Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inc., specializing in turbine and generator services.
Principal at PG&E Energy Services and Enron Energy Services Operations, Inc., involved in energy distribution and retail commodities.
Education
Trinity College, B.A.
Georgetown University J.D.
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Patent Agent
Areas Of Concentration
Mr. Wachs’ present focus relates to the preparation and prosecution of electrical engineering and signal processing patent applications. Mr. Wachs has extensive experience in the field of electrical engineering, having worked for more than twenty-five years at top aerospace research facilities. As a research engineer, Mr. Wachs was the named inventor on numerous patents, including:
US6226491 Access control for multi-access satellite communication system
US6147640 Communications satellite interference location system
US6091934 Dynamic power allocation system and method for multi-beam satellite amplifiers
US5771019 Method and system for determining location of a sense antenna associated with a phased array communication system
US5754942 Satellite power level monitoring system and method using digital signal processing
US5731993 Nonlinear amplifier operating point determination system and method
US5563609 Antenna system with plural beam offset
US5530449 Phased array antenna management system and calibration method
US 5038341 Relay communication system
US4857865 Self equalizing multi-stage radio frequency power amplifier
US4228401 Communication satellite transponder interconnection utilizing variable bandpass filter
US3813497 Microwave multiplex switch
US3810255 Frequency translation routing communications transponder
US3691466 Phase distortionless limiter
US3477042 Constant level loading of F.M. modulator
Education
George Washington University -M.S., Electrical Engineering
The City College of New York - B.S., Electrical Engineering
Relevant Prior Positions
Senior Scientist/Operations Leader, Hughes Electronics Space and Communications Group
Department Manager, Systems Simulation and Application, Communications Satellite Corporation – Comsat Laboratories
Professional Activities
Delegate US State Department Mission to International Telecommunications Union
Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Honor Society
Eta Kappa Nu, National Electrical Engineering Honor Society
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Patent Agent
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Technical Expert
Areas Of Concentration
Dr. Pickett has twenty seven years of experience in the field of drug discovery: first at Lederle laboratory, and most recently Bayer. He led many drug discovery design teams in the areas of inflammation, asthma, metabolic diseases and cancer. He was part of the team in the development and approval of anti-cancer drug, Nexavar. Dr. Pickett is a biochemist specializing in lipid chemistry, structural elucidation, analysis, and signal transduction. Dr. Pickett also has over 60 publication in these areas.
Education
Harvard University Doctorate.,
Western Michigan University Masters., Chemistry
Adrian College, Bachelors, Chemistry
Relevant Prior Positions
Group leader, Bayer Corporation, West Haven, CT; , drug discovery in the area cancer research in, biochemistry immunology, cell biology.
Group leader, Lederle Labs, Pearl River, NY drug discovery in the area cancer research in, biochemistry immunology, cell biology.
Post Doctoral Fellow, University of Colorado; Studied mass spectrometry of lipids.
Visiting Scientist, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; lipid biochemistry and the discovery of the leukotrienes.
Post Doctoral Fellow, Harvard University, Boston; Frank Austen advisor. Studied immediate- type hypersensitivity, asthma, mast cells, cyclic nucleotide.
Professional Activities
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
American Association for Immunologists
Inflammation Research Association
American Society for Mass Spectrometry
New York Academy of Science
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Patent Agent
Former Researcher at the Rockefeller
Areas Of Concentration
Dr. Hoffmann has nearly twenty years of experience in the patent field. Prior to and in conjunction with his work in patent practice, Dr. Hoffmann’s background includes numerous years as a researcher and educator. His present focus relates to chemical, cosmetics, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. He has extensive experience (more than nineteen years) in patent prosecution pertaining to both United States and international patent applications (including preparation of appeal briefs). In addition, Dr. Hoffmann provides technical and research expertise in opinion work and related patent searches and evaluations.
Dr. Hoffmann worked in the intellectual property practice group of two global general practice firms as a technical advisor/patent agent and earlier in a New York patent boutique litigation firm. Before entering the patent arena in April 1987, Dr. Hoffmann was an Assistant Professor at Rockefeller University and Adjunct Professor at Cornell Graduate School engaged in basic and cancer research in cell biology, immunology, molecular biology and biochemistry. Prior to his stay at the Rockefeller University, Dr. Hoffmann was an instructor and research associate in the Department of Biochemistry at the Rutgers Medical School.
Education
Rutgers University — Ph.D., 1973
Rutgers College — B.S.., Chemistry, 1968
Relevant Prior Positions
Assistant Professor, Rockefeller University, basic and cancer research in cell biology, immunology, molecular biology and biochemistry.
Adjunct Professor, Cornell Graduate School, basic and cancer research in cell biology, immunology, molecular biology and biochemistry.
Instructor and Research Associate, Department of Biochemistry, Rutgers Medical School.
Professional Activities
American Chemical Society
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Sigma Xi Honor Society in Biological Research
New York Academy of Science
Languages
Fluent in German
Knowledge of French, Spanish and Russian
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Associate
Timothy is a multifaceted legal professional with experience spanning Corporate Law, Finance, Tax, Real Estate, General Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Immigration. He also holds numerous U.S. patents.
From October 2019 to September 2022, Timothy worked as a paralegal at a large UK based law firm, supporting a wide range of practice groups. In this role, Timothy collaborated with partners and associates across Corporate, IP, Tax, Real Estate, Litigation, and Immigration departments. Notable work included:
Supporting SPAC and fintech transactions in emerging markets
Conducting legal research, organizing and implementing a new docket system, and assisting in depositions and court hearings for general litigation matters
Assisting clients with citizenship claims and collecting U.S. vital records for immigration purposes
Reviewing real estate contracts and supporting deal documentation
Supporting high-level patent-related legal work
With a strong foundation in law and finance, and with a demonstrated capacity for technical innovation, Timothy offers a unique blend of legal, and entrepreneurial expertise.
Awards
As a named inventor on multiple U.S. patents related to COVID-19 detection, treatment, and prevention, Timothy has contributed significantly to public health innovation. Patents include:
Method for Reducing Clinical False Positives and Negatives in the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 (U.S. Patent No. 10,967,368)
Collection System and Device for Reducing Clinical False Positives and Negatives in the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 (U.S. Patent No. 11,040,340)
HCoV Vaccine for Improving Immunity Against SARS-CoV-2 Infection (U.S. Patent No. 11,058,764)
Pharmaceutical Composition for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection (U.S. Patent No. 11,497,742)
Bioburden Reduction Surgical Mask (U.S. Patent No. 11,918,747)
Education
Providence College- BS., Concentration in Finance and Accounting
Fordham University School of Law- L.L.M.- Concentration in AI, Crypto and IP
New England Law Boston- J.D. , Dean’s List
Licenses
*Not licensed in Connecticut
Registered Foreign Attorney England and WalesCitizenships
United States
Italy
Memberships
New York Bar Association
Connecticut Italian American Bar Association