Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff, a boutique law firm known for its deep roots in litigation, announced that it is changing its name to Hurwitz Sagarin & Slossberg (HS&S), reflecting the firm’s sharpened focus on complex litigation.
The transition to be laser focused on litigation comes as the Land Use & Zoning Practice departs to join a real estate law firm. The change marks a positive evolution for both practices, allowing each to dedicate resources to their respective areas of the law.
“We are all excited about the firm’s next chapter,” said David Slossberg, owner and managing partner. “While we value the contributions of our former colleagues, this change positions Hurwitz Sagarin & Slossberg to concentrate fully on litigation, which remains our core strength and our passion. Our clients will benefit from our enhanced focus, deep experience and commitment to delivering outstanding legal results.”
The firm’s litigation practice is known for representing clients against industry giants in some of the most publicized matters in Connecticut, including Janel Grant against World Wrestling Entertainment, a class of almost 1,000 nursing students against Stone Academy, a class of former aerospace employees against Pratt & Whitney, former AIG executives against AIG, as well as pursuing and defending claims for national, regional and local businesses and individuals.
In addition, this singular focus frees the firm from inherent conflicts between litigation and transactional practices that often arise between departments at other firms. Slossberg emphasized that, “HS&S believes it is essential to be singularly focused on resolving disputes for clients, which requires the tenacious pursuit of client interests without competing internal conflicts. Other firms that do not litigate or do not have the breadth of experience in business related litigation can rely upon HS&S as their go-to litigation firm for their clients.”
Hurwitz Sagarin & Slossberg will continue to leverage its reputation for strategic, client-focused solutions.
“We have built an outstanding litigation team,” added Slossberg. “It includes Gary Phelan, head of our employment law practice; Erica Nolan, recently promoted to partner; Timothy Cowan, recently promoted to counsel; and Julie Pinette and Catherine Ingersoll. We will be looking to expand in 2026.”
The firm is closing out 2025 on a high note, having recently been honored as a finalist for the New England Legal Awards Litigation Department of the Year in General Litigation.
