What Berchem Moses does

Berchem Moses PC is a privately held Connecticut professional law corporation founded in 1933 in Milford, with a second office opened in Westport in 2018. The firm operates a general-practice model with 35+ attorneys organized across 12 core practice areas: Business Law, Commercial Real Estate, Divorce & Family Law, Education Law, Labor & Employment Law, Estate & Tax Planning, Insurance Defense/Workers' Compensation, Land Use & Zoning, General Litigation, Municipal Law, Personal Injury, and Residential Real Estate. It also offers HR Training Programs for employers and Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation services staffed by a retired Superior Court judge. The firm is led by Robert L. Berchem (President and founding partner) and includes second-generation Senior Partner Jonathan D. Berchem, with Ira W. Bloom, Richard J. Buturla, and other partners holding long-tenured town attorney positions in multiple Connecticut municipalities.

The firm's primary customer base is Connecticut municipalities, boards of education, and regional businesses. It serves as general or special counsel to multiple towns (Westport since 1998, New Canaan since 2012, Wilton since 2016, Weston since 2018, Seymour), has represented over 30 towns and cities and nearly 40 boards of education, and has secured notable outcomes including a $3.25M settlement for Norwalk, a $183M federal Superfund matter for Stratford, and successful appellate and trial-court victories in education, insurance defense, and construction litigation. The firm markets through a website, two industry-specific blogs (Connecticut Education Law Blog and Connecticut Labor & Employment Law Journal), social media, community involvement, and event-driven HR Bootcamps and training seminars.

Revenue is generated through a mix of traditional professional-services pricing: hourly billing for most litigation and transactional matters, contingency fees for personal injury, flat-fee arrangements for select matters, and published unit pricing for mediation services ($2,500 half-day, $3,500 full-day). The firm is owned by its attorney-shareholders, with no disclosed parent company, private equity backing, or external institutional investors. No revenue, headcount growth rate, or financial KPIs are publicly disclosed.

Name

Berchem Moses

Legal name

Berchem Moses PC

Website

https://berchemmoses.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Berchem Moses PC is a Connecticut-based multi-practice law firm with 35+ attorneys offering business, municipal, education, litigation, real estate, and family law services from offices in Milford and Westport, serving municipalities, school districts, and businesses throughout the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111), All Other Legal Services (541199)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Legal services
• Municipal law
• Education law
• Litigation services
• Labor employment law

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Hourly Billing: Traditional hourly billing for most legal services including litigation, municipal law, labor & employment, business law, real estate, and estate planning matters. Fee arrangements vary depending on the nature of the matter.
2. Legal Services - Contingency Fees: Contingency fee structure for personal injury cases where clients do not pay unless compensation is recovered.
3. Legal Services - Alternative Billing: Alternative billing structures including flat-fee arrangements depending on the nature and complexity of the matter.
4. Mediation Services: Alternative dispute resolution services offered through Of Counsel Judge Anthony Avallone, with half-day sessions at $2,500 and full-day sessions at $3,500.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Berchem Moses PC is a multi-practice Connecticut law firm providing legal counsel across business law, commercial and residential real estate, divorce and family law, education law, labor and employment law, estate and tax planning, insurance defense/workers' compensation, land use and zoning, general litigation, municipal law, and personal injury. The firm also delivers customized HR training programs for schools, municipalities, and private businesses, and offers alternative dispute resolution/mediation services through retired Superior Court Judge Anthony V. Avallone.

Product overview

Berchem Moses PC is a multi-practice Connecticut law firm offering a unified suite of legal services through 12 core practice areas and specialized programs. The firm operates as a general practice with integrated departments including Business Law, Commercial Real Estate, Divorce & Family Law, Education Law, Labor & Employment Law, Estate & Tax Planning (Trusts & Estates), Insurance Defense/Workers' Compensation, Land Use & Zoning, General Litigation, Municipal Law, Personal Injury, and Residential Real Estate. Supporting these core services are HR Training Programs (for schools, businesses, and municipalities), Alternative Dispute Resolution/Mediation services, and two informational blogs covering Education Law and Labor & Employment Law. The portfolio is unified under a team-based approach where attorneys collaborate across disciplines to provide comprehensive legal counsel. Founded in 1933, the firm has 35+ attorneys serving clients throughout Connecticut from offices in Milford and Westport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Law Legal counsel for businesses at every stage including LLC formation, contract negotiation, mergers, acquisitions, and business litigation. Targeted at for-profit businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
• Commercial Real Estate Legal representation for commercial property transactions, leasing, development, financing, and related disputes across Connecticut. Targeted at real estate developers and commercial property owners.
• Divorce & Family Law Family law matters including contested and amicable divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, and prenuptial agreements. Targeted at individuals and families in Connecticut.
• Education Law Legal representation for public, private, and charter schools including special education, student discipline, labor matters, and regulatory compliance. Targeted at school districts and boards of education.
• Labor & Employment Law Employment litigation, workplace investigations, sexual harassment training, hiring and termination matters, personnel policies, and labor relations for public and private employers. Targeted at businesses, municipalities, and schools.
• Estate & Tax Planning (Trusts & Estates) Estate planning services including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate administration, asset protection, and business succession planning. Targeted at individuals, families, and business owners.
• Insurance Defense/Workers' Compensation Insurance defense litigation representing insurance companies, self-insured corporations, and municipalities in coverage disputes, negligence, premises liability, and workers' compensation matters. Targeted at insurers, self-insured corporations, and municipalities.
• Land Use & Zoning Land use and zoning legal services including site plan approvals, zoning variances, inland wetlands permits, and appeals of land use decisions in Connecticut courts. Targeted at developers, property owners, and municipalities.
• General Litigation Commercial litigation, insurance defense, municipal litigation, civil rights defense, employment litigation, and preventive education services in state and federal courts. Targeted at businesses, municipalities, and individuals.
• Municipal Law Legal counsel for municipalities including drafting ordinances, governance compliance, FOIA matters, labor relations, and litigation defense for cities, towns, and public agencies. Targeted at Connecticut municipalities and public agencies.
• Personal Injury Personal injury representation for motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, product liability, and workers' compensation claims. Targeted at individual injury plaintiffs.
• Residential Real Estate Legal counsel for residential real estate transactions including contract drafting, title work, and closing services for homebuyers and sellers. Targeted at Connecticut homebuyers, sellers, and individuals.
• HR Training Programs Customized training programs for school districts, private businesses, municipalities, and public employers including Title IX, supervisor bootcamp, employment law compliance, and FOIA training. Targeted at HR personnel, supervisors, and management.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation) Mediation services provided by retired Superior Court Judge Anthony V. Avallone for dispute resolution, helping litigants avoid costly trials. Half-day sessions at $2,500 and full-day sessions at $3,500. Targeted at litigants seeking alternatives to trial.

Quantifiable outcome

• CT Supreme Court denial of fired officer's petition for appeal
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pullman & Comley: Connecticut-based multi-practice law firm with similar municipal, education, real estate, and litigation capabilities, competing head-to-head for Connecticut government and school-district engagements. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping Connecticut footprint, multi-disciplinary structure, and public-sector client focus.
• Halloran & Sage: Connecticut-based multi-practice law firm serving municipalities, school districts, businesses, and individuals with similar practice-area breadth including municipal law, education law, labor and employment, and litigation. Direct competitor for the same government and mid-market clients in Connecticut.
• Wiggin and Dana: Connecticut-based law firm with parallel municipal, education, real estate, and litigation practices serving government, education, and business clients across the state. Comparable size and Connecticut-centric footprint make it a direct competitor for Berchem Moses's core segments.
• Day Pitney: Connecticut-headquartered multi-practice law firm with overlapping practice areas including municipal, real estate, labor and employment, litigation, and trusts and estates. Competes with Berchem Moses for larger Connecticut municipal and business engagements.
• Shipman & Goodwin: Connecticut-based full-service law firm with comparable municipal law, education law, real estate, and litigation practices serving municipalities, schools, and businesses statewide. Direct competitor for Connecticut government and school-district clients.
• Murtha Cullina: Connecticut-based law firm offering comparable multi-practice services with strength in municipal, education, healthcare, real estate, and litigation areas serving government and institutional clients. Competes directly for Connecticut municipal and education law work.
• Robinson & Cole: Connecticut-founded multi-office law firm with overlapping practice areas including municipal, education, real estate, litigation, and labor and employment, serving government, education, and business clients. Competes with Berchem Moses for Connecticut municipal and school district engagements.

Emerging players

• Jackson Lewis: National labor and employment law boutique with strong Connecticut presence, competing directly with Berchem Moses's Labor & Employment practice for public- and private-sector employer clients. Specialized labor focus contrasts with Berchem Moses's broader platform.
• Littler Mendelson: Largest U.S. labor and employment law firm with Connecticut offices, competing for the same HR training, labor relations, and employment litigation work that anchors Berchem Moses's HR Bootcamp and employer client base. Specialized labor focus represents an emerging competitive threat.

Regional players

• Cramer & Anderson: Connecticut-based multi-practice firm serving Litchfield County and surrounding areas with municipal, real estate, estate planning, and litigation practices. Comparable in size and structure but serving different geographic markets within Connecticut, partially overlapping in regional referrals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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