Coleman Casey practices in the areas of real estate and business transactions, representing clients in the areas of commercial and public (tax-exempt) finance, asset-based lending, syndications, workouts, planning and zoning, environmental issues, leasing, real property tax appeals, foreclosures and condemnations, as well as personal estate and tax planning.
Coleman has developed a special knowledge of both educational and health care institutions through his long-term representation of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools, Connecticut Health System, and the State of Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority.
Active in charitable and community activities, Coleman has been involved as a trustee or board member of more than 15 organizations. He is also a trustee of several charitable foundations and was the host of a long running radio show, "What's New," on Connecticut Public Radio.
- AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer®: Real Estate; 2006-2012
- Board of Editors, Yale Law Journal (1972-1973)
- Recipient of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Goodwin Medal
- Recipient of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra's Lifetime Achievement Award
- American Bar Association
- Connecticut Bar Association
- Hartford County Bar Association
- National Association of Bond Lawyers
- American College of Real Estate Lawyers
- Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art: Former President, Board of Trustees; Former Acting Director, Honorary Trustee
- Greater Hartford Arts Council: Former Director
- Hartford Symphony Orchestra: Trustee Emeritus; Former President
- Mark Twain House: Trustee Emeritus; Former President
Representation in Issuance of over $400,000,000 of Tax-Exempt and Taxable Debt
Represented the State's largest integrated healthcare provider in the issuance of over $400,000,000 of tax-exempt and taxable debt.
Acquisition and Financing of over 100-Acre Private School Campus
Represented a large independent school in the acquisition and financing of its over 100-acre campus.