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R. Michael Meo Jr.
Partner

Stamford
(203) 324-8105 (tel)
(203) 324-8199 (fax)


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Mike Meo is a partner in the Litigation Department, and co-chair of the firm's Construction and Real Estate Litigation Practice.  He has represented owners, developers, construction managers, contractors, and design professionals in a wide array of construction matters, including payment disputes, nonperformance, delay claims, bond claims and mechanic's liens. 

Mike also practices in the areas of complex business and real estate litigation, and has represented clients in both state and federal courts in matters involving business torts, breach of contract, partnership and corporate disputes, lender liability, mortgage foreclosures, title defense, landlord/tenant and other real estate disputes.  He is experienced in ADR forums including arbitration and mediation.

Mike is past Chair of the firm's Associates Committee, and has served on the firm's Diversity Committee and numerous other administrative committees.

Mike Meo is a partner in the Litigation Department, and co-chair of the firm's Construction and Real Estate Litigation Practice.  He has represented owners, developers, construction managers, contractors, and design professionals in a wide array of construction matters, including payment disputes, nonperformance, delay claims, bond claims and mechanic's liens. 

Mike also practices in the areas of complex business and real estate litigation, and has represented clients in both state and federal courts in matters involving business torts, breach of contract, partnership and corporate disputes, lender liability, mortgage foreclosures, title defense, landlord/tenant and other real estate disputes.  He is experienced in ADR forums including arbitration and mediation.

Mike is past Chair of the firm's Associates Committee, and has served on the firm's Diversity Committee and numerous other administrative committees.

EDUCATION

University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 1995
Trinity College, B.A., 1992, with honors

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
New York
Massachusetts
District of Columbia

Court Admissions

United States District Court District of Connecticut
United States District Court Southern District of New York
United States District Court Eastern District of New York
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
United States Supreme Court

Distinctions

  • BV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer Rising Star®: Construction Litigation; 2009-2010
  • 40 Under 40, Fairfield County Business Journal (2010)

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association: Forum on the Construction Industry; Litigation Section; Construction Litigation Committee; Real Estate Litigation Committee; Business Litigation Committee
  • Connecticut Bar Association: Construction Section: Executive Committee (2009-2010); Litigation Section; Business Torts Section 
  • Fairfield County Bar Association
  • New York Bar Association
  • Construction Institute, University of Hartford

Community Involvement

  • Stamford Rotary Club:  Member (2001-present); President (2007-2008); Board of Directors (2004-2009)
  • Rotary International:  Assistant Governor, District 7980 (2009-2012)
  • Housatonic Community College Foundation:  Board of Directors (2008-present); Chair, Board Governance Committee
  • Boy Scouts of America:  Eagle Scout; Cubmaster, Pack 24, Bronx, NY (2008-present)
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Practice Areas

Construction and Real Estate Litigation
Business Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution


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