Christopher T. Bowen
Top rated Business Litigation attorney in Vernon, Connecticut
Kahan Kerensky Capossela, LLP
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Employment Litigation, Estate & Trust Litigation; view more
Licensed in Connecticut since: 2009
Education: Quinnipiac University School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2016 - 2020 Kahan Kerensky Capossela, LLP
45 Hartford TurnpikeVernon, CT 06066 Phone: 860-812-1742 Email: Christopher T. Bowen Visit website
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Chris is a partner in KKC's Litigation Department and represents individuals and companies in a wide array of business and consumer disputes in a broad range of fields and industries at both the trial and appellate level in state and federal court. He also represents claimants and respondents in state administrative and private arbitration forums.
Chris's practice is general litigation focused in the following areas: Real Estate and Boundary Line Litigation, Probate Litigation, Personal Injury; Employment Litigation, Construction Litigation, and general commercial litigation.
Chris has tried multiple cases to judgment, has jury trial experience, and has conducted multiple evidentiary hearings seeking interlocutory relief.
Representative Experience:
- Wage and Hour, Wrongful Termination, Unemployment Compensation, Discrimination & Non-Compete Disputes
- Construction Disputes, some involving mechanic's lien foreclosures and bond claims
- Boundary line, Adverse Possession, & Easement Disputes
- Mortgage Foreclosures, Personal Property Replevins, & Evictions
- Representation of Creditors in Bankruptcy Court
- Contested Probate Matters
- Personal Injury
- Claims Against Securities Broker-Dealers for Breach of Contract or Standard of Care
- Defense of Federal Civil Forfeiture Claim
Industry Experience:
- Institutional Banks & Boutique Lenders
- Physicians
- Auto Dealerships & Repair
- Executive Search & Temporary Staffing Firms
- Private Airline Catering
- Airline Maintenance, Servicing, & Support
- Manufacturing Operation Focusing on Aerospace & Medical Sectors
- Lobbying & Governmental Affairs Firms
- Residential & Commercial Construction - Contractors, Subcontractors, & Owners
- Developer of Robotic Systems for Automated Manufacturing
- Commercial Property Owners & Property Management Companies
- Farming & Agricultural Interests
- Restaurateurs
Practice areas
Business Litigation, Employment Litigation: Defense, Estate & Trust Litigation, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Construction Litigation: Business, Creditor Debtor Rights: Business, Construction Litigation: ConsumerFirst Admitted: 2009, Connecticut
Professional Webpage: http://www.kkc-law.com/christopher-bowen
Educational Background:
- Villanova University, BA
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Mediation Certification Through Quinnipiac Law School
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Former Director Greater Hartford Transit District
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- Settlement of claims and counterclaims in dispute between Electrical Subcontractor, Surety and Supply House, arising from municipal construction project. Rexel v. M&M Electric, 2018
- Connecticut Bar Association - Election Committee, 2018
- Judgment in Dozens of Commercial Foreclosure/ Collection Matters
- Successful defense of commercial landlord against seven figure lost profits claim brought by used car dealership, where dealership alleged landlord's failure to timely restore premises after fire damage led to failure of the business. Involved voluminous discovery and analysis of basis for lost profits claim. Good Shepherd Auto Sales, LLC v. Trustees of Krause Realty Trust, 2017
- Successful resolution of long-running easement and title dispute between owner of farm and owner of two adjacent parcels. Parties enterred into a Stipulated Judgment setting forth the terms of their shared use of the easement. Traynor v. RHL Nominee Trust., 2018
- Successful resolution of interpleader dispute involving competing claims to proceeds from homeowner's policy after fire loss. General Insurance Company of America v. Wagenbrenner , 2018
- Motion for Summary Judgment granted in favor of employer in age and country of origin employment discrimination claim. Langer v. 121 In Flight Catering, LLC, 2015
- Plaintiff's verdict in convoluted summary process case with subject matter jurisdiction challenge and multiple state and federal court appeals. Duncan v. Chapdelaine., 2014
- Successful resolution of claim brought on behalf of subcontractor who fabricated and installed structural steel for Chase Brass Redevelpment Project in Waterbury, Connecticut, where the general contractor raised delay damages and indemnification special defenses. Steeltech Building Products v. Standard Demolition, 2018
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Litigation Section of CBA, Retreat Committee, 2020
- Connecticut Bar Association Legislative Policy Review Committee, 2020
- Former President of Tolland County Bar Association, 2015
- Connecticut Bar Association - Election Committee, 2018-2019
- Member of House of Delegates of the Connecticut Bar Association, 2017
- Executive Commiteee Member - Bankruptcy and Commercial Litigation Section of Connecticut Bar Association
Representative Clients:
- Real estate investor that purchased property without deeded access to a public road. , 2023
- Represented seller of trucking company after the buyer failed to pay the purchase price or return the business. After long-running litigation and post judgment representation, matter was resolved favorably., 2021
- Managed many title and boundary litigation matters for leading Connecticut title company.
Industry Groups:
- Banking
- Construction
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Insurance (Title and Surety)
- Manufacturing
- Real Estate
Office location for Christopher T. Bowen
45 Hartford Turnpike
Vernon, CT 06066
Selections
5 Years Rising Stars
- Rising Stars: 2016 - 2020