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“My gut tells me that these focus pandemic,” Dreyer said. “I think
groups will show us that, because generally the doctors on the front
of the pandemic, people will ap- line of the pandemic are viewed
preciate the importance of health Law firms are turning to quite favorably. But the public
more and how health is directly new focus groups to gauge today might see them even more
tied to your freedom,” D’Amico the opinions of potential favorably.”
said. “The value of health is pre-
jurors on issues that The firms plan regular evalua-

cisely what a plaintiff who has might emerge after the tions because juror attitudes could

been injured is trying to convey to global crisis, touching on change in an instant.
a jury.” attitudes toward medical Dreyer said, “I don’t think that
Peter Dreyer, a partner with professionals and health data from current focus groups
Silver Golub & Teitell in Stam- may provide the real picture that
ford, said his firm has a particular insurance. may occur a year from now.” ¦

interest in focus groups because
two-thirds of the cases involve Robert Storace covers legal
plaintiff representation in medical
malpractice lawsuits. trends, lawsuits and analysis

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“We are closely monitoring the public’s percep- Twitter @RobertSCTLaw or reach him at 203-
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Conn. Civil Rights Lawyers
Help Arrested Protesters

Shelton attorney Jay Ruane has By Robert Storace
been representing protesters
and activists in Connecticut
for two decades. When peaceful
demonstrators were arrested for
minor offenses as they spoke out
against police brutality in the wake
of the May 25 police killing of
George Floyd, the attorney was ea-
ger to offer a helping hand.
Ruane and other Connecticut
lawyers have been representing
A recent Black Lives Matter demonstration in Ledyard.

front-line demonstrators marching Photo: Nancy Catherine Walker/Shutterstock.com

in the Nutmeg State almost daily since Floyd was at Ruane Attorneys at Law LLC. “My whole office
killed three weeks ago. They say pro bono represen- is committed to this, all 12 attorneys. Every lawyer
tation is an ethical duty. here said they’d risk going to court during the cur-
“I feel a moral obligation to use my skills to protect rent pandemic to represent protesters.”
those who wish to speak out,” said Ruane, a principal
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