Beck S. Fineman Joins Pullman & Comley as Partner
Attorney Beck S. Fineman has joined Pullman & Comley, LLC as a member in its Family Law and Litigation practices, the law firm announced today. With an extensive background in litigation, Mr. Fineman brings a wealth of experience that will further strengthen the firm’s ability to serve clients in complex family law matters.
Prior to joining Pullman & Comley, Mr. Fineman was a partner at a prominent Connecticut litigation firm where he represented corporate, governmental, and individual clients in a wide range of cases. Over the course of his career, he has tried cases to verdict in both federal and state courts in Connecticut and New York, as well as in federal administrative forums.
Mr. Fineman’s litigation background includes labor and employment matters, complex personal injury cases in highly regulated industries, and catastrophic losses. He has briefed and argued nine appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second and Eleventh Circuits, in addition to representing clients before the Connecticut Supreme and Appellate Courts.
Beyond his litigation work, Mr. Fineman is deeply engaged in the legal community. He previously served as President of the LGBTQ Section of the Connecticut Bar Association and currently serves on the association’s Awards Committee. He is a James W. Cooper Fellow of the Connecticut Bar Foundation and an active member of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. In addition, he is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Connecticut School of Law and has presented on LGBTQ+ perspectives at national and local legal conferences.
“Beck is a welcome addition to our growing Family Law practice,” said Lee D. Hoffman, chair of Pullman & Comley. “His litigation experience, combined with his dedication to client advocacy and community involvement, makes him a valuable addition to our team. Beck is an acknowledged leader on LGBTQ+ issues, both regionally and nationally. Most importantly, Beck’s insight and leadership will enhance our ability to navigate complex family law matters and provide excellent service to our clients.”
Mr. Fineman has been selected to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list every year since 2020 and was previously named to the Connecticut Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, from 2013 to 2019. He was also honored as a Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association Rising Star in 2017 and received the James H. Rosner Award for Advocacy in 2006. Mr. Fineman received his B.A. degree magna cum laude from Smith College and his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law. He will be based in Pullman & Comley’s Bridgeport office.
About Pullman & Comley
Pullman & Comley is one of Connecticut’s largest law firms and, for more than 100 years, has provided a wide range of legal services to clients in the New England region, as well as throughout the United States and internationally. Pullman & Comley’s major practice areas include business organizations and finance; public finance; health care; labor, employment law and employee benefits; litigation; property tax and valuation; real estate, energy, environmental and land use; and trusts and estates. The firm has offices in Bridgeport, Hartford and Westport, Connecticut; White Plains, New York; Springfield, Massachusetts; and Wakefield, Rhode Island. The firm is an active member of the Law Firm Alliance, an international affiliation of law firms. For more information, please visit www.pullcom.com.
