Greenwich Law Firm Welcomes 3 New Attorneys

From Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan: Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan, a full-service law firm based in Greenwich, CT, is proud to welcome three new attorneys to their growing team of over 25 attorneys. Andrew W. Nelson joined the Firm as a Partner in the Corporate Department, John Hendele has joined the Firm as Counsel in the Litigation Department and Eva Kliegman has joined the Firm as an Associate in the Trusts and Estates Department. “Whitman Breed provides me an excellent platform to continue and grow my practice of representing early-stage, lower to middle market and larger companies and their investors, financing sources and other participants,” commented Drew Nelson. “In addition to the Firm’s existing Business Law practice and related tax and IP expertise, my clients will benefit from Whitman Breed’s strong Litigation, Real Estate and Estate Planning practices.” For more than 30 years, Drew Nelson has been providing legal and business advice to private equity and venture capital funds, other investors, U.S. and non-U.S. companies and individuals. He has represented individuals and business entities in connection with business, financial and corporate law matters. In particular, Drew has advised clients in connection with the financing, acquisition and sale of businesses, and has acted as a general corporate and commercial advisor.

Prior to joining the Firm, Drew advised clients on a wide range of business, finance and corporate law matters as a partner at Martin LLP (2009-2018), Sidley Austin LLP (2001-2009) and Morgan Lewis and Bockius LLP (1994-2001). He was also associated with Lord, Day & Lord, Barrett Smith (1986-1994).Kevin Walsh, Co-Managing Partner of Whitman Breed, stated, “We are pleased to welcome Drew as a Partner. His many years of experience representing various clients on a wide range of M&A, investment and financing transactions, as well as his experience in general corporate and commercial matters, is a perfect compliment to our existing Business Law practice and other practices. Drew is a great addition to the Firm and we look forward to Drew supporting and growing our existing practices while the Firm supports his growing base of clients.”John Hendele has represented a variety of corporate and individual clients in litigation and enforcement actions in state and federal courts throughout the country. He has experience in all phases of the litigation process from pre-complaint investigation and counseling through trials, and appeals, as well as with mediation and arbitrations. Prior to joining the Firm, John was an associate in the New York offices of Winston & Strawn LLP and Buckley Sandler LLP. “John is a welcome addition to the Firm’s existing Litigation practice. He brings added depth and experience that will benefit both the Firm and our clients,” commented Charles Pieterse, Co-Managing Partner of Whitman Breed.Eva Kliegman represents clients in all estate planning matters, including gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer tax planning; the preparation of wills, trusts and related documents; estate settlement; and trust administration. Prior to joining Whitman Breed, Eva practiced at Green & Sklarz in New Haven. “We are very pleased to have Eva join our Firm,” said Lawrence Mannix, Chairman of Whitman Breed’s Trusts & Estate Department. “She has the skills and experience to help guide our clients in all aspects of trust and estate matters, and we look forward to her contributing as a valuable member of the Firm’s Trusts & Estates Department.”Whitman Breed is a full-service law firm with a history dating back more than a century.

The Firm’s team of attorneys has the training and capacity to manage complex national and international matters, and the experience and know-how to handle local and regional engagements. They are advocates and advisors providing sophisticated legal services to businesses and private clients across a broad range of practices and industries from their offices in Greenwich, Connecticut. For more information about Whitman Breed visit www.whitmanbreed.com or call 203.869.3800.