Carlton Fields Construction Attorney Leslie P. King Recognized as Attorney of the Year

Carlton Fields is pleased to announce that Hartford Shareholder Leslie P. King was selected as Attorney of the Year by the Connecticut Law Tribune. King was nominated for this award in recognition of her work on behalf of the city of Hartford in a construction dispute. Her work included successfully defending the city from a $90 million claim from a developer and ensuring completion of the city’s minor league baseball stadium through negotiations with the surety.

She was chosen among three well-qualified finalists for the award and recognized at a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

READ: Connecticut Law Tribune, “Connecticut Legal Awards Winners Saluted in Heartfelt Program” (subscription only)

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