Robert L Wyld is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, corporate and financial litigation, drugs and medical devices and 9 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Vermont, and has been licensed for 50 years. Robert practices at Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Hartford, CT.
Professional Affiliations
•Oliver Ellsworth Inn of Court: President (2005-2006)
•Hartford County Bar Foundation: President (2005-2006)
•Hartford County Bar Association: President (1991-1992)
•Connecticut Bar Association: Executive Committee, Litigation Section (1990-1994)
Task Force on Professionalism (1999)
Standing Committee on Professionalism (1999-2001)
•American Bar Association: Section on Litigation and Torts
•The Law Works for People: Advisory Committee (1992)
•Bench Bar Leadership Conference Steering Committee (1993)
Professional Affiliations
• Oliver Ellsworth Inn of Court: President (2005-2006)
• Hartford County Bar Foundation: President (2005-2006)
• Hartford County Bar Association: President (1991-1992)
• Connecticut Bar Association: Executive Committee, Litigation Section (1990-1994); Standing Committee on Professionalism (1999-2001)
• American Bar Association: Member, Section on Litigation and Torts
• The Law Works for People: Advisory Committee (1992)
• Bench Bar Leadership Conference Steering Committee (1993)
• CBA Task Force on Professionalism (1999)
Community Involvement
• University of Vermont: Alumni Representative (2002-present)
• Loomis Chaffee Parents Association: Director (2000-2002)
• Simsbury Historical Society: President (1987-1988); Director (1979-1991)
• Farmington Valley YMCA: Board of Managers (1993-1999); Vice-Chairperson (1994-1999); Co-Chairperson, Major Gifts Sustaining Campaign (1994)
• Simsbury, A Better Chance: Director (1979-1986); Vice-President (1984-1986)
• Antiquarian and Landmarks Society, Incorporated: Trustee (1989-1993)
• Simsbury Memorial Day Celebration: Grand Marshall and Keynote Speaker (1988)
• Simsbury Basketball Club: Director (1991-1999)
Experience
Successful Representation of Managing General Partner in Complex Partnership Dispute
Defense of Successor Administrator Against Significant Claim by Real Limited Partnership
Significant Multi-Party and Class Suits
Defense of Quasi-Public Agencies in Federal RICO Action
Defense of Managing General Agent Against Claims for Significant Underwriting Losses
Intra-Corporate and Partnership Disputes
Trust and Estates Litigation
Federal Securities Litigation Issues of First Impression
Publications
1987, Whether Servicing and Safety Checks of Industrial Machinery Constitute Control Under Connecticut's Product Liability Statute of Repose
1975, Summary Contempt May Properly Be Applied to the Orderly Refusal of Witnesses to Testify at Trial After Grant of Immunity - U.S. v. Wilson
News
May 24, 2013, Chambers Recognizes 18 Lawyers as Leaders in Their Field
February 6, 2013, Attorneys & Firm Recognized by "Benchmark Litigation"
October 22, 2012, "Super Lawyers" Recognizes 51 Lawyers from Firm
August 24, 2012, "Best Lawyers in America" Recognizes 37 Firm Attorneys
June 7, 2012, Shipman & Goodwin Recognized by Chambers USA 2012
September 2, 2011, "Best Lawyers in America" Recognizes 30 Lawyers from the Firm
April 2011, 35 Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named a "Top Lawyer" in Hartford County
October 28, 2010, "Super Lawyers" Recognizes 47 Lawyers From Shipman & Goodwin LLP
September 23, 2010, "Best Lawyers In America" Recognizes 27 Lawyers from Shipman & Goodwin LLP
June 11, 2010, Shipman & Goodwin Recognized by Chambers USA 2010
October 27, 2009, Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named 2010 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
August 10, 2009, 25 Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Recognized as "2010 Best Lawyers in America"
June 22, 2009, Shipman & Goodwin Recognized by Chambers USA 2009
March 2, 2009, Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars and Featured in Connecticut Magazine
December 4, 2008, Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Recognized as "2009 Best Lawyers in America"
November 7, 2008, Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named 2009 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
July 15, 2008, Shipman & Goodwin Recognized by Chambers USA
April 25, 2008, Attorneys Named By Super Lawyers®
September 1, 2007, Nineteen Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named The Best Lawyers in America for 2008
June 15, 2007, Shipman & Goodwin Ranked in Chambers USA
June 5, 2006, Shipman & Goodwin Recognized by Chambers USA
February 1, 2006, Thirty-Five Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named Connecticut "Super Lawyers®"
Events
2006, Litigation of Estates, Trusts and Guardianships in Connecticut
2005, Preservation of the Appellate Record
2005, Deposition Practices
June 23, 2004, Depositions: Preparation, Mechanics, Strategies & Tactics
2003, Jury Selection in Connecticut
2003, Abusive Lawyering
1999, Fraudulent Misrepresentation And The Incontestability Clause
1994, Directors and Officers Liability and Shareholder Derivative Litigation
, Legal Malpractice
2003, 2001, 1999, 1997, 1993, 1990, 1987, 1984, Depositions: Preparation, Mechanics, Strategies & Tactics
1983, 1981, Prosecution and Defense of Prejudgment Remedies in Connecticut
One Constitution PlazaHartford, CT 06103U.S.A.
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