Minchella & Associates, LLC

$2M

Unfair Competition and Trade Secret Litigation

Served as local counsel to prosecute a “raid” claim against a start-up dental implant manufacturer that lured away key employees and threatened trade secrets. Performed Connecticut-based litigation work and helped the client reach the largest trade secret settlement in Connecticut history, recovering $2,000,000.

$285,000

Personal Injury - Car Accident

Represented a client in a rear-end car accident case after another attorney stated she had no case. Established that the other driver was recklessly tailgating and settled the case for $285,000, significantly higher than the initial $5,000 insurance offer.

$195,000

Personal Injury - Slip and Fall

Represented a woman who fell in her room’s bathtub at a Connecticut hotel. Investigation revealed the hotel failed to update the bathtub with a nonslip surface during renovations. Settled her case for $195,000.

$125,000

Securities Fraud / Investment Contract Dispute

Represented a married couple who invested $250,000 in a chartered airline. Sued to recover money, tried the case before a jury, and won half their money. Appealed the trial judge’s decision dismissing securities act claims against individual defendants, leading to further recovery.

$2,500

Employment Defense - Racial Discrimination

Defended a local manufacturer against serious allegations of racial discrimination and hostile work environment. The settlement demand was $150,000, but the firm settled the case with the client paying only $2,500 prior to trial, saving tens of thousands in attorney’s fees.

Mortgage Dispute

Represented a client in a situation with their mortgage company, achieving a favorable result.