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www.HartfordBusiness.com • August 5, 2019 • Hartford Business Journal 47 40 UNDER FORTY 2019 O scar Suarez is a partner at Halloran Sage, a Connecticut- based law firm that handles transactional and litigation work. He practices in the areas of commercial law, business litigation and insurance defense. Suarez represents financial institutions and creditors involved in foreclosures and loan recovery, lender liability claims, landlord-tenant issues, and loan restructuring. He also represents clients in all fac- ets of title disputes, including priority claims, reformation of mortgages, and quiet title actions. What's been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career? As co-chair of Halloran Sage's pro bono committee, I work with Connecti- cut Veterans Legal Center to manage eviction defense cases for veterans facing homelessness. As a result of this work, my firm was awarded the 2019 Pro Bono Award from the Hartford County Bar Association Law Day Committee. How are you involved in the community? I will be coaching my fifth season of youth soccer, where I've coached both boys' and girls' teams. I am on the board of New Haven Reads, an organi- zation focused on increasing literacy skills of children. During winter, my family and I deliver food through FISH of Greater New Haven. What do you like to do outside of work? Outside of work I like to stay active with my wife and children. We play a lot of sports together, which includes coaching my childrens' soccer and base- ball teams. I also like to travel, with re- cent trips to Europe and Disney World. Four reasons why you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty: • Advanced to partner this year as a result of a drive to achieve success- ful outcomes for clients. • Twice selected as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers in the areas of bank- ing and creditor-debtor rights. • Was named a New Leader in the Law by the Connecticut Law Tribune. • Serves as co-chair of Halloran Sage's pro bono committee, over- seeing myriad cases focused on veterans' housing issues. FUN FACT I was born in the Dominican Repub- lic and only learned English when I started school. Oscar Suarez Partner, Halloran Sage Age: 38 No. of years with current company: 5 Town where I live: Hamden Town where I work: Hartford College: Union College and University of Minnesota Highest degree: Law degree Who is your favorite superhero? Spiderman Hartford | Danbury | Middletown | New Haven | New London | Westport | Washington, D.C. Oscar L. Suarez, Esq. 860.522.6103 | halloransage.com And well done to all the 40 Under 40 honorees. Your exemplary commitment to fostering vibrant communities in our region is commendable. Congratulations to Attorney Oscar L. Suarez