Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey in New Haven has elected attorneys, Damian K. Gunningsmith of Guilford and Benjamin Pomerantz of North Stamford, to its partnership effective immediately.
Gunningsmith is an intellectual property attorney based in the firm”™s New Haven office. He has experience litigating patent, trademark, antitrust, false advertising trade secrets and unfair competition matters. He is also a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Gunningsmith earned his Juris Doctorate from Quinnipiac University School of Law, summa cum laude.
Pomerantz is a litigation attorney based in the firm”™s Stamford office. His practice focuses on cannabis law in which he has a wealth of knowledge and practical experience regarding the state and national cannabis, hemp and CBD industries and regulations. In addition, he has more than 10 years”™ experience representing and defending individuals and institutions in catastrophic personal injury, negligence and medical malpractice cases. Pomerantz earned his Juris Doctorate from American University, Washington College of Law.
Commenting on the election of the new partners, Managing Partner Rick Street said, “Both Damian and Ben are very talented litigators who have made significant contributions to the firm and their communities. They are both a significant part of our growth strategy. We are delighted to welcome them to the partnership.”
A Connecticut-based law firm Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP serves a wide range of businesses, utilities, governmental entities and individuals. With more than 75 attorneys and offices in New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Litchfield and Southbury, Carmody practices in nearly 30 specific areas of law.
