George D Royster, Jr is a lawyer practicing litigation & dispute resolution, product liability & toxic tort. George received a A.B. degree from Lafayette College in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years. George practices at Halloran & Sage LLP in Hartford, CT.
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Practice Details
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Firm InformationPositionAttorneyFirm NameHalloran & Sage LLP
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCasesRepresentative Matters: Representation of an Urban Renewal Project
Represented a client in a failed multi-million dollar urban renewal project where the plaintiff claimed breach of contract, misrepresentation
violation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA).
Representation of a Federally Chartered Bank
Represented a federally chartered bank for claims of negligence
violation of contract where we impleaded a third party for bank fraud.
Representation of a Major Creditor
Represented a major creditor against claims the company's officers
directors failed to oversee the conduct of the corporation
protect its assets for the benefit of creditors.
Representation in a Corporate Governance Case
Represented claimants in a corporate governance case - similar to the Enron
WorldCom cases - involving claims that corporate management dissipated assets...
Representation of a Major Public Utility
Represented a major public utility against claims of unfair trade competition (Lanham Act & CUTPA) resulting in a summary judgment in the client's favor in federal court
Representation of a Healthcare Insurance Company
Represented a major health care insurance company for claims of unfair trade practices
breach of contract resulting in the plaintiff paying our client over $500, 000 on our counterclaim
Representation of a Major Financial Services Company
Represented a major financial service company against claims of insurance
bank fraud resulting in a settlement for less than seven percent of its alleged value after a summary trial.
Representation of a Clothing Manufacturer
Represented a clothing manufacturer in a claim of theft of business opportunity, trade secrets
breach of contract resulting in the federal court granting an injunction preventing the client's competitors from taking advantage of its trade secrets.
Representation of a Minority Shareholder
Represented a minority shareholder in a closely held family business resulting in client being able to purchase the business for a price substantially less than its market value.
Representation of a Computer Software Manufacturer
Represented a computer software manufacturer in a case involving breach of contract, negligent
intentional misrepresentation in the inducement
unfair trade competition in a case tried in Missouri, which settled after three weeks of trial for less than two percent of the alleged value.
Sanctions Award
Obtained one of the largest sanctions awarded in the United States against an opposing individual attorney in a fraud case.
Representation of Products Manufacturers
Representation of Numerous Plaintiffs
Representation of Numerous Defendants
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1966, Connecticut
1968, 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals
1973, US Supreme Court
MembershipsAssociations
American Board of Trial Advocates
Academy of Court- Appointed Masters
American Bar Association - Commercial
Litigation Section
American Arbitration Association -
Commercial Panel
Connecticut Bar Association - Civil
Justice Section
Connecticut Bar Association -
Disciplinary Committee -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolWashington University School of Law
Class of 1966
J.D.
Other EducationLafayette College
Class of 1963
A.B.
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1941
Hartford, Connecticut, August 28, 1941
George D Royster, Jr
One Goodwin Square, 225 Asylum StreetHartford, CT 06103U.S.A.
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