Timothy M. Herring

Timothy M. Herring's practice focuses on complex civil litigation in federal and state courts. Tim represents individuals and companies in a broad range of matters, including closely held business, partnership, and joint venture disputes, employment litigation, landlord/tenant disputes, prosecuting and defending mechanic's lien foreclosures, home improvement disputes, unfair trade practice claims, real estate disputes, eminent domain proceedings, non-competition agreement disputes, probate litigation, commercial tax appeals, general contract disputes, and arbitration. Tim was recently named a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers Magazine. Tim's representative matters include the following:
- Successfully defended limited partners sued by partnership for delinquent capital contributions in excess of $1 million
- Obtained judgment of dismissal on behalf of corporation against securities fraud and related claims by shareholder, and successfully defended judgment on appeal in United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- Obtained discharge of mechanic's lien filed by contractor against homeowner's residence
- Successfully foreclosed preferred ship mortgage on behalf of Fortune 100 company
- Obtained emergency injunctive relief prohibiting the holder of a power of attorney from exercising his powers as attorney-in-fact in light of questionable financial transactions
- Successfully defended trustee and investment adviser from breach of fiduciary and related claims asserted by beneficiaries
- Successfully resolved homeowner dispute with prior owners of residence concerning undisclosed environmental issues
Tim received his B.A., cum laude, from George Washington University, where he graduated with Honors Program Distinction. Tim earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Connecticut School of Law. While at UConn, Tim was an editor of the Connecticut Law Review and a member of the Connecticut Moot Court Board.
Tim is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, and the Raymond E. Baldwin American Inns of Court.