Mark S. Gregory
Partner

Mark Gregory is the head of our Litigation Group.  He focuses his practice on representing businesses and corporate executives as lead counsel in all types of general commercial litigation matters, including complex contract interpretation, federal securities law, shareholder derivative claims, antitrust, intellectual property, brokerage, trade secrets, fraud, unfair competition and real estate disputes.   He has represented clients in federal and state lawsuits, arbitrations and other alternative dispute resolution forums.

Prior to joining the firm, Mark was a partner with the international firm Kelley Drye & Warren LLP (1986 - 2010). 

Recent Representative Experience: 

Represented corporate executive in landmark 2011 case before the Delaware Supreme Court establishing that equitable principles of laches not the analogous statute of limitations, apply to indemnification actions premised on contract.

Obtained an award in favor of two brokers in a FINRA arbitration asserting claims of improper and excessive trading.

Represented developers to enforce contract rights and obtain award of specific performance.  Obtained summary judgment, affirmed on appeal.

Represented major financial institution in a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration related to improper trading. Obtained award for full damages plus attorneys fees.

Represented Bermuda insurance company in federal antitrust litigation related to brokerage commissions.

Represented employers to enforce restrictive covenants and employees to defend against claims of breach of non-competition agreements.

Represented trust beneficiaries in litigation regarding improper influence. Obtained judgment in favor of clients after Probate Court trial.

Represented issuer in legal malpractice action related to initial public offering.

Successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in several trademark and trade dress infringement litigations.

Represented major insurance industry defendant in fraud action related to outside investment in a subsidiary.

Represented brokers in a FINRA arbitrations alleging improper trading.

Client Advisories:
"Broker-Dealer Update: FINRA Arbitration Rule Changes Favor Single Arbitrator Hearings and Limit the Availability of Motions to Dismiss," March 09, 2009.

"New York's Highest Court Clarifies U-5 Immunity," April 04, 2007.

"The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005," February 25, 2005.

Speaking Engagements:
“Internal Investigations: What You Need to Know," Mealey's Insurance & Reinsurance Corporate Counsel Conference, September 2006

Practice Areas
Litigation
Class Actions
Broker-Dealer
Intellectual Property
Antitrust and Trade Regulation

Honors
New England Super Lawyers
Connecticut Super Lawyers

Admissions
Connecticut, 1986
New York

Courts:
U.S. Court of Appeals – Second, Sixth, Seventh, and Federal Circuits
U.S. District Court - Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; District of Connecticut;  Eastern District of Wisconsin

Education:
Boston University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1986
Brown University, A.B., 1983

Affiliations
American Bar Association
Connecticut Bar Association