Protecting Your Business When the Stakes Are High

Business disputes can threaten your company’s reputation, finances, and future. You need attorneys who know the law and are prepared to fight aggressively for you.

Willinger, Willinger & Bucci has represented Fairfield County businesses for more than 35 years. Our team has delivered litigation verdicts and settlements ranging from $25,000 to $17 million. We’ve successfully defended clients against significant exposure in high-stakes litigation. Our team represents some of the leading businesses in the county – available 24/7 when a crisis arises.

We’re practical yet aggressive. Litigation is expensive and disruptive. Our attorneys work efficiently to achieve the best possible outcome for your business — whether that’s a favorable settlement, a decisive trial victory, or a successful appeal.

Why Businesses Trust Willinger, Willinger & Bucci

Proven Track Record. Our attorneys have won complex commercial cases at trial and on appeal. We have the experience and strategic insight to handle high-stakes litigation across multiple industries.

Deep Fairfield County Roots. We’ve served businesses in Fairfield County for over 35 years. Our founders—Charles Willinger and Thomas Bucci—have been pillars of the business and legal community for more than 40 years. Our attorneys understand the local business environment, the players, and the courts.

Responsive and Available. When a legal crisis hits, you need counsel who responds immediately. We’re available 24/7 to business clients. You’ll work directly with experienced attorneys, not just paralegals.

Aggressive and Strategic. Our attorneys don’t back down. We litigate to win and negotiate aggressively with a pragmatic approach focused on your objectives first. We assess your goals, evaluate the risks, and pursue the strategy that serves your business best.

Appellate Expertise. We’ve won appellate cases that most firms never attempt. If your case requires an appeal, our attorneys have the skill and tenacity to succeed at the highest levels.

Types of Business & Commercial Litigation Our Team Handles

Our business litigation attorneys represent clients in a wide range of disputes:

Contract Disputes: Breach of contract, enforcement of agreements, and business relationship conflicts
Partnership and Shareholder Disputes: Disputes between business partners, shareholders, or LLC members
Fraud and Misrepresentation Claims: Cases involving fraud, misrepresentation, or bad faith
Business Torts: Interference with contracts, unfair competition, and trade secret disputes
Employment Litigation: Wrongful termination, discrimination, and wage and hour disputes (see our Labor & Employment page)
Real Estate and Construction Disputes: Commercial lease disputes, construction defects, and development conflicts
Fiduciary Duty Claims: Breach of fiduciary duty by officers, directors, or trustees
Class Action Defense: Defending businesses against class action lawsuits
Collections and Debt Recovery: Recovering unpaid debts and enforcing judgments
Business Dissolution and Wind-Down: Disputes arising from the dissolution or sale of a business

Our team represents plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts throughout Connecticut.

Our Approach: Strategic, Efficient, and Results-Driven

We Understand Your Business. Before litigation begins, our attorneys take time to understand your business, your industry, and your goals. They tailor strategy to protect your interests and minimize disruption.

We Move Quickly. In business litigation, timing matters. Our attorneys respond immediately to crises. They file motions promptly. We pursue aggressive discovery to build a strong case.

We Negotiate from Strength. Many cases settle before trial. But only if the other side knows you’re prepared to fight. Our attorneys negotiate aggressively and strategically, backed by the credibility of our trial record.

We’re Ready for Trial. If settlement isn’t in your best interest, our attorneys are prepared to take your case to court. Our litigators have decades of trial experience and a track record of success.

We Handle Appeals. If your case requires an appeal, our attorneys have the expertise to succeed. We’ve won appellate cases that have set precedents and changed outcomes.

Leadership with Deep Expertise

Our business litigation team is led by some of the most respected attorneys in Connecticut:

Charles Willinger has been a pillar of Fairfield County’s business and legal community for over 40 years. His strategic insight and litigation experience are invaluable in complex commercial disputes.

Thomas Bucci, former Mayor of Bridgeport, brings over 45 years of legal and civic leadership. His deep relationships and understanding of Connecticut’s business landscape give clients a strategic advantage.

Christopher Cerami is a seasoned trial attorney and aggressive litigator with a keen mind for case strategy. He has won verdicts and settlements for clients ranging from $25,000 to over $3,000,000.

Joshua Soloway, our CEO and Co-Managing Partner, has advised on over $3 billion in transactions. He serves as outsourced general counsel for scaling and middle-market companies. His business acumen and transactional background enhance litigation strategy.

James Lenes has practiced at some of Connecticut’s top law firms. He brings sophisticated litigation experience to every case, successfully bringing claims against national banks.

Recognized for Excellence

Our clients consistently praise our responsiveness, professionalism, and results. We’ve been named Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated. Our firm has been recognized by LegalShield as Members Choice Firm of the Year multiple times over the past 35 years.

Contact Us to Discuss Your Case

Contact Willinger, Willinger & Bucci to speak with an experienced Connecticut business litigation attorney today.

Contact us today to discuss your case.