Michael Widland has developed an extensive practice in public transportation, corporate law, not for profit entities, commercial financing, restructures, workouts and reorganizations. He represents major corporate clients, developers and lenders. His representation of lenders has included commercial banks, savings institutions, asset-based lenders, insurance companies and leasing companies in secured and non-secured lending.
Michael Widland has developed an extensive practice in public transportation, corporate law, not for profit entities, commercial financing, restructures, workouts and reorganizations. He represents major corporate clients, developers and lenders. His representation of lenders has included commercial banks, savings institutions, asset-based lenders, insurance companies and leasing companies in secured and non-secured lending.
EDUCATION
Boston University School of Law, LL.B., 1965
American International College, B.A., 1962
Bar Admissions
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Distinctions
*AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
*2008 Best Lawyers in America®: Banking Law
*2009 Best Lawyers in America®: Banking Law
Professional Affiliations
*American Bar Association
*Connecticut Bar Association
*Fairfield County Bar Association
*Hartford County Bar Association
*American Bankruptcy Institute
*Association for Transportation Law
*Association of Commercial Finance Attorneys
Community Involvement
*Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk: Chairman, Board of Trustees (1997-present)
*Stamford Center for Arts: Executive Committee, Advisory Council; Board of Trustees (1991-present)
*Connecticut Legal Services: Trustee (1994-present)
*Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce: Director (2005-present)
*Mill River Park Collaborative: Trustee (2005-present)
*Town of Weston Planning and Zoning Board (1993-2005) |