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SDV is proud of our honors and honorees for this year's Connecticut Law Tribune Legal Awards. As a firm, SDV was the winner for the Diversity Initiative Award, Michael Pepe was honored as a Distinguished Leader, and Richard W. Brown was acknowledged as an Unsung Hero. Kudos to our team for their hard work and dedication.

Of Counsel Eve-Lynn Gisonni's article "Florida Court Rules Against Unum: ERISA does not Preempt Physician's Individually-Owned Disability Policies" was recently featured in the Collier County Bar Association's Adverse Witness Magazine.

SDV is pleased to announce the elevation of K. Alexandra O'Neill to Partner.

This year marks the fifth anniversary of SDV''s West Coast Office in Temecula, California. 

In an Amicus Brief filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. (SDV) argued that insureds deserve an opportunity to prove their claims and not be denied coverage without the chance to litigate an insurer's coverage decision.

We are proud to announce the selection of 10 SDV attorneys to the 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers list and Rising Stars list.

SDV has been named a 2021 Top Workplace by Hearst Connecticut Media Group!

SDV is proud to announce Partner Bethany Barrese is an honoree of the New Leaders of the Bar Award, recognized at the New Jersey Legal Awards celebration held on September 23, 2021.

This year marks the fifth anniversary of SDV''s Southeast Office in Naples, Florida.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Edwin L. Doernberger on Friday, May 21.

SDV is proud to announce our recognition in the Connecticut Law Tribune's 2021 Connecticut Legal Awards ceremony. We are honored to have received the Litigation Department of the Year - Insurance Award, as well as the Diversity Initiative Award for our firm's dedication to our practice and commitment to create a safe and inclusive workplace.

We are pleased to announce the addition of a New Jersey office to SDV's Northeast presence, led by the experienced team of Partner Bethany Barrese and Stacy Manobianca, Of Counsel.

We are proud to announce Cheryl L. Kozdrey and William S. Bennett's selection to the 2021 California SuperLawyers Rising Stars list.

Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. is proud to announce we are celebrating our 25th anniversary this year.

SDV is proud to announce that Brian J. Clifford and Kelly A. Johnson have been elevated to Of Counsel.

Hartford Courant published an article addressing the status of coverage lawsuits for COVID-19 business interruption. SDV Partner Michael V. Pepe provided valuable insight on the policyholder's perspective.

SDV is pleased to announce the elevation of Grace V. Hebbel to partner. "Grace will be an excellent addition to the partnership ranks in 2021, as she brings a wealth of skills and knowledge to the table for her clients," said Theresa Guertin, Managing Partner of SDV's Northeast office.

Saxe Doernberger & Vita's Hurricane Season Policyholders Handbook was recently featured in the California Business Journal. The article includes an interview of SDV West Coast Managing Partner Jeremiah M. Welch discussing the importance of the handbook's content, and how it can serve a wide variety of insurance questions policyholders may have about damages and claims arising from hurricanes

SDV is proud to join other Signatories to the Connecticut Bar Association''s Diversity and Inclusion Pledge in support of the adoption of proposed Rule 8.4. Rule 8.4 declares harassment and discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, status as a veteran, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or marital status to constitute professional misconduct in the practice of law.

We are proud to announce the selection of 10 SDV attorneys to the 2020 Connecticut Super Lawyers list and Rising Stars list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in Connecticut. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.