Stephen R. Klaffky

Stephen R. Klaffky focuses his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, environmental litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith, and securities litigation and regulation. Stephen has represented financial institutions, investors, manufacturers, and employers through trial and on appeal. As lead counsel, he has successfully defended clients against allegations involving fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, lender liability, employment discrimination, and wrongful termination. He has also helped clients to resolve claims asserted under federal and state environmental laws in numerous cases throughout the country. Such matters include class action toxic torts, citizen suits by environmental advocacy groups, and claims for contribution and indemnification by private land owners. Prior to joining the Barrasso Usdin, Stephen was a partner at Brown Rudnick LLP in Hartford, Connecticut. Stephen received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from the University of Vermont and his Juris Doctor cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center.