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Thomas Goldberg | Managing Partner, Day Pitney
By Sean Teehan
steehan@hartfordbusiness.com
H
artford law firm Day Pitney LLP, which has
over 100 attorneys locally and is the third-
largest firm in Greater Hartford, has been
eyeing growth in another state lately: Florida.
Day Pitney recently com-
pleted a merger with South
Florida law firm Richman
Greer P.A. Financial, adding
15 attorneys to its roster,
said Thomas Goldberg, Day
Pitney's managing partner.
The firm first entered
the Florida market in 2016,
merging with Boca Ra-
ton's Chapin, Ballerano &
Cheslack, with whom it had a 12-year correspon-
dent relationship providing legal advice to Day
Pitney clients located in the Sunshine State.
The continued expansion, Goldberg said, al-
lows Day Pitney to serve existing Florida-based
clients with additional resources and locations.
Day Pitney hasn't been the only local law firm
opening or merging with practices in southern
states. As more Nutmeg State small-business own-
ers, part-time "snowbirds,'' retirees and corporate
hedge funds relocate or spend more time in Flor-
ida, as well as Arizona, South Carolina and Texas,
among other low-tax states, some Connecticut law
firms have been eagerly following them there.
You were named managing partner at Day
Pitney almost a year ago. Can you tell us about
what your year-one priorities were?
To continue to grow our business by focus-
ing intensely on client service. We emphasize a
firmwide team approach to deliver tailored and
sophisticated business advice. An additional
priority was expanding our presence in Florida
through our merger with Richman Greer, and fo-
cusing on other targeted lateral hiring of lawyers
who fit well within our platform.
When expanding to a new area, what factors do
you look for to judge whether it will be a fortu-
itous move?
We are focused on smart growth, both in terms
of talent in key practice areas and geographic lo-
cations. Beyond that, the most important factor is
cultural fit. It's essential that lawyers joining our
firm share our commitment to high-quality work,
and our focus on client service and teamwork.
Do you plan to expand to other states?
We do not have plans to expand beyond our
current footprint. We intend to continue to focus
on the Northeast and on Florida.
Can you tell us something about yourself most
people don't know?
I've been involved with Connecticut Legal Ser-
vices for many years. I previously served as chair
of its board of directors and am currently on its
advisory board. The staff of CLS are unsung heroes.
They work selflessly and tirelessly on behalf of low-
income people who must rely on the legal system
to recover benefits, and for protection against
domestic violence and unfair evictions.
VERBATIM
CT's new energy czar
"I applaud the steps Connecticut has already taken to transition to a sustainable
energy future and counter the adverse effects of climate change. I look forward to
working with Governor-elect Lamont to protect Connecticut's environment and pursue
a sustainable energy future for the state."
Public Utilities Regulatory Authority Chair Katie Dykes reacting to her nomination as
the next commissioner of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Thomas Goldberg
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