(HARTFORD, Conn., March 3, 2015)?-- Day Pitney LLP partners Stanley A. Twardy and Michael P. Byrne were awarded Patriot Awards by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, which recognize employers who support their National Guard and Reserve employees beyond the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act requirements.

Day Pitney Real Estate, Environmental and Land Use partner and United States Army Reservist First Lt. James P. Carlon nominated his colleagues for the award.

"Stan and Michael have always supported my service to our County," said Carlon.?"They have always provided encouragement when I am on reserve and active duty status."