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A reminder that our Litchfield office is collecting non-perishable food items through June 17 to support 12 area food pantries and help neighbors in need in Northwest Connecticut.

Paralegal and office bookkeeper Peggy C. Geddes is coordinating the firm’s participation in the United Way Northwest Connecticut Campaign of Caring & Giving.

Donations can also be made in the form of a check payable to either “The United Way” or “Stock The Shelves” and dropped off or sent to the Litchfield office, care of Peggy Geddes. The address is 46 West Street, Litchfield CT 06759.

See our website post to learn more. https://www.crameranderson.com/cramer-andersons-litchfield-office-aids-food-drive/

Two of Cramer & Anderson’s senior staff members will continue a tradition of honoring the firm’s late Partner David Burke, who died as a result of a 2016 cycling accident, by participating in the 67-mile Ride the State event on June 28.

Jeremy Ruman, legal assistant to Partner Art Weinshank, and Denice Hull, the office administrator in New Milford, are being sponsored by the firm in the ride that will begin in New Haven and end at Connecticut’s Old Statehouse in Hartford.

Ride the State is presented by the nonprofit East Coast Greenway Alliance to highlight the need to close remaining gaps in the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail and Hartford Connector segments of the greenway, and to raise funds for greenway work.

Ruman and Hull are riding to support those efforts and primarily to honor David Burke, who was cycling near Bantam Lake on Route 209 in Morris on the morning of March 12, 2016, when his bike hit a pothole, and he was propelled into a guardrail. He was flown by Life Star helicopter to Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, where he died March 15, 2016, his 63rd birthday.

The firm also has promoted cycling safety by donating “3 Feet – It’s the Law” roadside signs to New Milford, Danbury, and Morris in an initiative led by Partner John D. Tower.

See our website post to learn more. https://www.crameranderson.com/cramer-anderson-honoring-david-burke-in-ride-the-state/

Our Litchfield office is once again participating in an annual collection of non-perishable food items to support 12 area food pantries and help neighbors in need in Northwest Connecticut.

Paralegal and office bookkeeper Peggy C. Geddes is coordinating the firm’s participation in the United Way Northwest Connecticut Campaign of Caring & Giving.

Cramer & Anderson is encouraging donations through June 17 with a collection bin located in the office reception area, allowing visitors to also drop off donations.

See our website post to learn more.
https://www.crameranderson.com/cramer-andersons-litchfield-office-aids-food-drive/

Cramer & Anderson Attorney Elizabeth "Lizzy" Gilbert, who grew up in New Milford and graduated from New Milford High School, presented the 2025 Henry B. “Hank” Anderson Memorial Scholarships to David Matos and Calley Thierfelder at the NMHS Scholarship & Awards Night Wednesday evening.

The firm presents $500 scholarships to two graduating seniors each year to honor Founding Partner Hank Anderson, who died in 2019 at age 101.

Matos plans to attend the University of Connecticut to study computer science, and Thierfelder plans to attend the University of New Haven to study fire science engineering and arson investigation.

Read our website post to learn more about the scholarship recipients and the legacy of Hank Anderson. https://www.crameranderson.com/matos-thierfelder-win-hank-anderson-memorial-scholarships/

Another 5-star Google review for Cramer & Anderson Personal Injury Partner Ryan Henry.

Attorney Henry has represented plaintiffs in injury cases and death cases that include car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking wrecks, and boating accidents. He also seeks redress for those injured or killed by defective products.

His practice also includes seeking compensation for injuries caused by dogs, as well as injuries caused by trip-and-falls and/or slip-and-falls that occur on dangerous and defective property.

See Attorney Henry’s website profile to learn more: https://www.crameranderson.com/ryan-henry/

Cramer & Anderson is seeking a full-time Paralegal to support our transactional/land use practice in the Litchfield office. Details are in the graphic. Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter to Denice Hull by email at [email protected]

Congratulations to Cramer & Anderson Attorney Elizabeth "Lizzy" Gilbert for her work in this car accident case.

As the client's 5-star Google review explains, Personal Injury Partner Ryan Henry oversaw the case and connected the client with Attorney Gilbert after the client's experience with previous legal representation had left him in a precarious situation.

"She was able to settle my case, and even got the insurance company to pay more than the policy limit, because of the earlier mishandling of the case by their attorney," the client wrote. "She saved me from probable financial ruin."

It's a reminder that having highly experienced Personal Injury attorneys who truly care and put in 100+ percent for all clients is critical.

Click the button to call Attorney Gilbert, or see her profile page to learn more and connect. https://www.crameranderson.com/elizabeth-r-gilbert-associate/

Cramer & Anderson Partner Dan Casagrande secured victory for a Sherman client who lives across the street from property where zoning violations involving commercial activities and junk were ordered to cease by the Zoning Enforcement Officer but then allowed to continue by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).

Click below and read our News post for all the details.

In addition to Municipal Law, Attorney Casagrande’s practice also focuses on Planning & Zoning Land Use, Appellate Law, and Land Use & Environmental Law. He also serves as Corporation Counsel for the City of Danbury.

Attorney Casagrande Secures Win in Sherman Zoning Issue - Cramer & Anderson Cramer & Anderson Partner Dan Casagrande secured victory for a Sherman client in a case involving zoning violations on a neighboring property.

This 5-star Google review for Cramer & Anderson Attorney Allison "Allie" Noteware reminds us that understanding the law and legal documents can be a challenge and sometimes people simply need an experienced attorney to guide them.

Attorney Noteware focuses her practice on Litigation, Personal Injury, and Labor & Employment Law, representing workers and employees -- and is part of a collaborative team that handles more than 20 practice areas, from Personal Injury to Estate Planning, Business Law, Land Use, Real Estate and more.

If you need legal assistance, reach out to Attorney Noteware by phone at (860) 567-8718, or by email at [email protected].

The Alien Registration Act has been around since 1940 and currently requires foreign nationals 14 or older to register with the government and be fingerprinted if they will be in the United States for 30 days or longer.

The law has not been regularly enforced, according to the American Immigration Lawyers Association, but President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that aliens comply with the law and register with the government.

The effective date of the order was April 11, meaning noncitizens who have not already registered must register if they will remain in the U.S. past May 11.

Failure to comply with the registration requirement is being treated as a civil and criminal enforcement priority, but registering may lead to self-incrimination and immigration enforcement actions for undocumented noncitizens.

It is important to consult with an immigration attorney.

Cramer & Anderson Immigration Law Attorney Lisa Rivas may be reached by phone at 203-744-1234, or by email at [email protected].

Alien Registration Act Deadline Looms; Caution Is Necessary - Cramer & Anderson Alien Registration Act requires foreign nationals 14 or older to register with the government if they will be in the U.S. for 30 days or more.

The 2025 Connecticut Preservation Awards from Preservation Connecticut include an Award of Merit for the conversion of the historic former Litchfield County Courthouse into The Abner hotel, which opened in September 2024 and has 20 guest rooms, The Courtroom restaurant, and Verdict: a seasonal rooftop bar.

Credit for the preservation and adaptive reuse of a defining Litchfield landmark that had been left vacant by the state largely goes to the Greater Litchfield Preservation Trust (GLPT), and Cramer & Anderson Partner Perley Grimes guided the effort to preserve and convert the historic courthouse in his role as president of and attorney for the GLPT.

In advocating for a boutique hotel conversion, the GLPT board specified that the hotel should have a restaurant and bar so the iconic building would remain accessible to the public.

Read our News post to learn more about the GLPT's preservation efforts in Litchfield and the 2025 Connecticut Preservation Awards, which will be celebrated at a dinner event May 8 at the New Haven Country Club.

Attorney Grimes, whose practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration, Real Estate Law, Municipal Law, and Land Use Law, is based in the Litchfield office. He may be reached at (860) 567-8718.

Litchfield Courthouse Hotel Project Wins Award; Key Role for Attorney Grimes - Cramer & Anderson The 2025 CT Preservation Awards include an Award of Merit for the conversion of the former Litchfield County courthouse into The Abner hotel.

University of Illinois Chicago researchers found that one-third of rideshare drivers surveyed in a study reported being involved in a crash while working. (The study was published in the Journal of Safety Research in April 2024.)

“Using a cellphone, driving while tired or driving on unfamiliar roads increased the likelihood of a crash, according to the study,” a release on the UIC Today website said.

In a new Cramer & Anderson website post, we take a look at the issue of liability in accidents involving Uber, Lyft and other rideshare drivers and vehicles.

Anyone injured in a Connecticut accident involving a rideshare driver, or any other type of accident, may contact Personal Injury Partner Ryan Henry by phone at 860-355-2631 or by email at [email protected].

Who’s Liable if You’re Injured in an Accident Involving an Uber or Lyft Driver - Cramer & Anderson Liability for injuries in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft driver is determined the same way as it is for other motor vehicle accidents.