Day Pitney and Chapin, Ballerano & Cheslack Close Merger

Publisher: Day Pitney Press Release

January 1, 2016

Stamford, Conn., January 1, 2016 – Day Pitney is pleased to announce that the merger with Florida-based law firm Chapin, Ballerano & Cheslack has closed, allowing the firm to expand its East Coast presence.

The seven attorneys joining Day Pitney’s Trusts and Estates and Corporate practices-- James A. Ballerano, Jr., Brian Cheslack, Robert Chapin, Stanley Greene, Jay L. Kauffman, Jay D. Mussman and Brian E. Thompson-- will work of out of the existing Delray Beach and Boca Raton offices.

"The addition of the talented Chapin Ballerano & Cheslack attorneys will help us better serve our existing Florida clients and allow us to expand our clientele and capabilities in the Florida market," said Trusts and Estates Chair Gregory Hayes. "Our clients are increasingly interested in taking advantage of Florida’s tax-friendly environment."

Day Pitney’s prestigious Trusts and Estates practice has 60 attorneys, making it one of the largest and most sophisticated trusts and estates practices in the country.

On June 10, Brad Gallant will be presenting on "Conservatorship Litigation – A Discussion of Strategic, Legal and Ethical Issues," at the 2019 Connecticut Legal Conference, presented by the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) and held at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT.

June 10, 2019

2019 Connecticut Legal Conference, Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT

The Qualified Business Income Deduction for Real Estate Investors and Professionals

Dan Gottfried spoke on a panel, "The Qualified Business Income Deduction for Real Estate Investors and Professionals," at the 31st Annual Real Property, Trust and Estate (RPTE) National CLE Conference, presented by the American Bar Association and held in Boston, MA.

May 10, 2019

American Bar Association, Boston, MA

Non-Residents Acquiring Real Estate: Compare & Contrast Between the U.S. & UK

Carl Merino spoke on a panel, "Non-Residents Acquiring Real Estate: Compare & Contrast Between the U.S. & UK," at the U.S.-UK Tax Planning conference, presented by KNect365 and held in New York, NY.

May 2, 2019

New York, NY

Planning for the Art Collector

Alexis Gettier Speaks at "Planning for the Art Collector," a CLE hosted by the Connecticut Bar Association on May 1 in New Britain, CT.

May 1, 2019

New Britain, CT

U.S. Owners of Foreign Corporations Face New Hurdles

April 2019

Carl Merino authored an international practice feature article, "U.S. Owners of Foreign Corporations Face New Hurdles," published in the April 2019 issue of Trusts & Estates magazine.

USA Update: Engaging Women in Wealth Management

May 21, 2019

Tina Albright and Rebecca Tunney were quoted in an article, "USA Update: Engaging Women in Wealth Management," published by Citywealth.

Tina Albright and Rebecca Tunney Shortlisted for Citywealth U.S. Powerwomen Awards

May 16, 2019

Day Pitney attorneys Tina Albright and Rebecca Tunney have been shortlisted for "Best Female Advisors & Managers in the USA" for New York and Boston, respectively, as part of the U.S. Powerwomen Awards by Citywealth.

Day Pitney Named "Highly Commended" Best Private Client Law Firm at 2019 Private Asset Management Awards

February 11, 2019

Day Pitney Press Release

Day Pitney Shortlisted for Two 2019 Private Asset Management Awards

December 10, 2018

Day Pitney's Family Office and Trusts and Estates practices have been shortlisted in two categories, "Best Private Client Law Firm" and "Best Trusts and Estates Division," for the 2019 Private Asset Management Awards.

Day Pitney Shortlisted for Family Wealth Report "Legal Team of the Year" Award

November 27, 2018

Day Pitney's Family Office and Trusts and Estates practices have been shortlisted in the "Legal Team of the Year" private client category for the 2019 Family Wealth Report Awards.