Education

  • J.D., Seton Hall University School of Law, 1998
  • B.A., Fairfield University, cum laude, 1995

    Judicial Intern, Honorable Lawrence Weiss, New Jersey Superior Court, Union County, NJ

Bar Admissions

  • Connecticut
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Rhode Island

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
  • U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Memberships & Affiliations

American Bar Association

Rhode Island State Bar Association

Connecticut State Bar Association

Hartford County Bar Association

New York State Bar Association

Business Torts Committee of the Connecticut Bar Association

Jeffrey M. Thomen

Partner
  • T: 860.275.6726
    F: 860.724.3397

Mr. Thomen concentrates his practice on complex civil litigation including the areas of product liability, toxic tort, pharmaceutical and construction litigation. In addition, his practice includes an emphasis on the defense of claims against manufacturers of consumer, commercial and industrial products. Mr.Thomen has extensive experience counseling clients with product recalls and product safety issues as well as providing guidance through the complex maze of product warnings,warranties, owners manuals, contract provisions, and other aspects of risk management.

Mr. Thomen practices throughout New England and has managed litigation for product liability matters on a national level. He is experienced in all phases of trial and litigation in state and federal courts throughout the United States as well as in arbitrations and mediations. In addition to his trial experience, Mr. Thomen has handled all aspects of appellate practice, including cases before the United States Supreme Court and various federal and state appellate courts.

Mr. Thomen has been recognized as a Connecticut Rising Star for 2012.

Representative Matters

Fortune 100 Company
Represents and defends Fortune 100 company against mass tort and product liability claims throughout United States
National Health Insurer
Successfully defended national health insurer in multi-party litigation against HMO liability claims for alleged negligent treatment by a participating health care provider.
National Sweepstakes Advertiser
Represented national sweepstakes advertiser in consumer fraud and unfair trade practice litigation.
Internet Company
Successfully defended internet company against breach of contract and unfair trade practice claims arising out of use and operation of its website browser.

News

02/07/10
Jeffrey Thomen was quoted in Thomson Reuters, CNBC as well as several other publications regarding the litigation being filed against Toyota as a result of its recall of over 8 million of its vehicles
02/04/10
Jeffrey Thomen appeared on Bloomberg News' "Morning Call" regarding Toyota's handling of its vehicle recalls
02/04/10
Jeffrey Thomen quoted in The Washington Post, CNBC, MSN Money, Reuters India, Waikato Times, International Business Times, as well as several other publications regarding the massive Toyota recall and the state of Toyota's reputation

Speaking

03/01/08
Companies' Liability for Importing Defective Products: How to Mitigate Risk and Manage a Potential Recall
MeetChinaBiz, Executive Roundtable
11/01/07
Importing Defective Products: Who Is Liable, Mitigating Risk Through Due Diligence & Managing a Potential Recall -- What Your Business Should Know
MeetChinaBiz, Executive Roundtable

Publications

01/31/11
03/15/99
Real Estate -- Property Tax Update
New Jersey Law Journal
10/06/97
A Big Win for Business Owners -- Property Tax Update
New Jersey Law Journal