Murtha Cullina LLP

Navigating the complexities of business transactions, challenging litigation, or intricate regulatory landscapes requires a law firm with a deep understanding of diverse industries and a proven track record of success. For businesses, institutions, and individuals across Connecticut and throughout New England, Murtha Cullina LLP has long been a distinguished name in legal services. With a history stretching back to 1936, the firm has built a reputation for its commitment to providing excellent service, high-quality legal work, and cost-effective results.

As of January 1, 2025, Murtha Cullina LLP officially combined with Harris Beach PLLC to form Harris Beach Murtha. This strategic merger creates an even more formidable legal powerhouse, expanding their reach and deepening their bench of experienced attorneys. While the name has evolved, the core values and dedication to client success that defined Murtha Cullina remain central to the new combined firm. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the services and features that were hallmarks of Murtha Cullina LLP and are now carried forward within Harris Beach Murtha, highlighting their commitment to serving clients in Connecticut.

The firm's client service model is built upon interdisciplinary teams of regulatory, litigation, and transactional attorneys, alongside Connecticut government affairs professionals. They are particularly renowned for their deep industry knowledge in sectors such as energy, healthcare, long-term care, construction, retail and hospitality, community banking, and water. For anyone in Connecticut seeking sophisticated, responsive, and effective legal counsel across a wide spectrum of legal needs, Murtha Cullina’s legacy, now enhanced by the Harris Beach Murtha combination, offers a compelling choice.

Murtha Cullina LLP, now operating as part of Harris Beach Murtha, maintains a prominent office at 280 Trumbull St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA. This location places the firm in the vibrant heart of downtown Hartford, Connecticut’s capital city, which serves as a significant hub for legal, governmental, and business activities. Being centrally located in this district provides excellent accessibility for clients from across the state and beyond.

The office building on Trumbull Street is easily reachable by car, with numerous parking garages and street parking options available in the immediate vicinity of downtown Hartford. For those relying on public transportation, Hartford’s extensive bus network offers convenient access, and the location is also within a reasonable distance of major train stations, making it practical for clients commuting from various parts of Connecticut or neighboring states like Massachusetts, where the firm also has offices.

This central positioning not only provides ease of access for clients but also offers strategic proximity to state and federal courthouses, government offices, and other key legal institutions. This allows the attorneys at Harris Beach Murtha (formerly Murtha Cullina) to efficiently engage with legal processes, stay current with legal developments, and maintain strong connections within the legal community, all to the benefit of their Connecticut clients.

Murtha Cullina LLP, now integrated into Harris Beach Murtha, is a full-service law firm with a wide array of practice areas, designed to meet the sophisticated legal needs of a diverse client base ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to privately owned businesses, financial institutions, municipalities, non-profits, and high net worth individuals. Their services span various industries and legal disciplines, including:

• Litigation: This is a cornerstone of their practice, with over 50 trial lawyers experienced in virtually all aspects of business litigation. They represent clients in federal and state trial courts, all appellate courts (up to the U.S. and state supreme courts), federal and state administrative agencies, and private arbitration and mediation tribunals. This includes commercial litigation, torts, and products liability.

• Corporate and Business Law: Providing comprehensive legal counsel for businesses throughout their lifecycle, including business formation, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), public and private financings, private placements, and general contract review and negotiation.

• Real Estate and Land Use: Representing developers, operators, investors, and consultants in all types of real estate transactions, covering acquisition and sale, management, permitting, financing, leasing, and environmental issues.

• Environmental and Energy Law: Advising clients on regulatory compliance, renewable energy projects, and environmental litigation. They are particularly knowledgeable in the water industry.

• Health Care and Long-Term Care: Offering specialized legal services to hospitals, physician practices, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other healthcare providers, addressing regulatory, transactional, and compliance issues.

• Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights: Assisting clients with debt restructuring, workouts, and bankruptcy proceedings, representing both debtors and creditors.

• Trusts and Estates: Providing boutique practice services in estate planning, wealth management, and probate administration for high-net-worth individuals and families.

• Immigration Law: Assisting individuals and businesses with various immigration matters.

• Municipal Law: Providing legal counsel to municipalities and government entities.

• Labor and Employment: Advising businesses on employment-related matters, including compliance, disputes, and policy development.

• Intellectual Property: Offering services related to IP strategy, management, patent prosecution, trademark, copyright, and trade secret services.

• Government Affairs: Providing legislative and administrative lobbying services, and assisting clients with public policy strategies in Connecticut.

Murtha Cullina LLP, now operating as Harris Beach Murtha, distinguishes itself through a range of key features and highlights that underscore its standing as a leading legal service provider:

• Legacy of Over 85 Years: Founded in 1936, the firm (and its predecessor Murtha Cullina) has a long and distinguished history, providing deep institutional knowledge and a wealth of experience in navigating evolving legal landscapes. The combined firm, Harris Beach Murtha, boasts over 250 years of combined history.

• Full-Service Capabilities: With over 250 attorneys across 16 offices (including Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C.), the firm offers comprehensive legal services across more than 20 major areas of law and serves a multitude of diverse industries.

• Industry-Focused Expertise: The firm organizes its practice around key industries such as energy, healthcare, long-term care, construction, retail and hospitality, community banking, and water. This allows their attorneys to provide more insightful and vision-driven solutions tailored to clients' specific business needs.

• Extensive Litigation Strength: With a large team of trial lawyers, the firm has a strong reputation for handling complex business litigation, appearing in all levels of state and federal courts, and engaging in various alternative dispute resolution methods.

• Global Reach through Lex Mundi: Murtha Cullina (and now Harris Beach Murtha) is the exclusive member firm in Connecticut for Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. This affiliation provides clients with preferred access to over 22,000 lawyers in more than 125 countries, enabling seamless handling of complex cross-border transactions and disputes.

• Recognized Excellence: The firm and its attorneys are consistently acknowledged for their legal work, with many recognized by prestigious publications and ranking services, including Chambers and Partners, The National Law Journal, and Law360, and many attorneys recognized as Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers.

• Commitment to Cost-Effectiveness: Murtha Cullina, and now Harris Beach Murtha, emphasizes cost-effective service and is willing to entertain alternative fee arrangements when it is in the best interests of the clients and the firm. They prioritize early case assessment, strategic budgeting, and efficient use of technology.

As a large, full-service corporate and litigation law firm, Murtha Cullina LLP (now Harris Beach Murtha) does not typically advertise "promotions or special offers" in the consumer sense. Their focus is on providing high-value, sophisticated legal services to businesses, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals, which generally involves bespoke engagements and fee structures.

However, interested potential clients in Connecticut seeking legal services for complex business, litigation, or regulatory matters are encouraged to contact Harris Beach Murtha for an initial consultation. During this consultation, the firm's attorneys can discuss your specific legal needs, outline their approach, and clarify their fee arrangements, which may include alternative fee structures when appropriate for the client's interests. The firm emphasizes building long-term client relationships and understanding unique business needs, which often begins with a thorough and transparent initial discussion.

To connect with Murtha Cullina LLP, now operating as part of Harris Beach Murtha, and discuss your complex legal needs, please use the following contact details for their Hartford office:

• Address: 280 Trumbull St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

• Phone: (860) 240-6000

• Mobile Phone: +1 860-240-6000

Their office is prepared to assist you during regular business hours, providing professional and helpful guidance for your legal inquiries. We encourage you to reach out and speak with their knowledgeable team to discuss your specific situation and see how they can assist you with your business, litigation, or other complex legal matters.

For businesses, institutions, and individuals throughout Connecticut, Murtha Cullina LLP (now part of Harris Beach Murtha) in Hartford stands as an exceptionally suitable and powerful choice for their diverse and complex legal needs. The firm’s strategic location in the heart of downtown Hartford provides excellent accessibility, making it convenient for clients across the state to access their comprehensive services. This central presence also ensures that they are deeply integrated into Connecticut’s legal, governmental, and business community.

The firm's long history since 1936, combined with the enhanced capabilities brought by the merger with Harris Beach, means that local clients have access to over 250 highly experienced attorneys with deep knowledge across more than 20 major areas of law. This extensive bench strength, coupled with their industry-focused approach, ensures that Connecticut businesses, from Fortune 500 corporations to local enterprises, receive tailored and insightful legal solutions that align with their specific operational and strategic goals. While a review mentioned an issue with initial responsiveness, the firm's overall reputation for high-quality legal work, cost-effectiveness, and strategic problem-solving remains strong.

Furthermore, their global reach through the Lex Mundi network means that Connecticut clients with national or international legal needs can receive seamless, high-quality representation from a single point of contact. Choosing Murtha Cullina (now Harris Beach Murtha) means partnering with a legal team that is not only deeply knowledgeable in Connecticut law but also equipped to handle the most intricate legal challenges with efficiency, vision, and a steadfast commitment to client success.