Jake H. Golicz
Background
James “Jake” Golicz is an Associate in Cummings & Lockwood’s Litigation Group and is based in the Stamford office. He primarily practices in the areas of commercial litigation, employment litigation, construction litigation, trust probate litigation, and real estate litigation. Jake also has experience with toxic torts, land use, and creditors’ rights matters.
Jake represents businesses and employers on all facets of commercial and employment litigation, as well as advises and litigates claims of unfair competition, trade secrets, and restrictive covenants in both state and federal courts and before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Additionally, Jake drafts and enforces restrictive covenants, secures temporary restraining orders and temporary injunctions, and advises businesses on internal governance and members/partnership disputes, as well as a range of employment law matters.
Prior to joining Cummings & Lockwood, Jake was an associate attorney at two national AmLaw 100 firms advising local, national, and international businesses on commercial and employment matters. Jake has extensive experience litigating matters throughout the country in various state and federal jurisdictions and administrative agencies. Before entering private practice, Jake served as a judicial intern for the Hon. Vanessa L. Bryant at the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.
Practice Areas
- Litigation Group
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- Closely-Held Business Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Trusts and Estates Litigation
- Asbestos Defense/Toxic Torts/Product Liability Litigation
- Fiduciary and Probate Litigation Group
Education
- Quinnipiac University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2020)
- Sacred Heart University (B.S. in Criminal Justice, with honors, 2017)
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut, 2020
- New Jersey, 2023
- U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Professional Organizations
- Connecticut Bar Association, Member
- New Haven County Bar Association, Member
- Fairfield County Bar Association, Member
Professional Recognition
- Connecticut Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2023-2025
Civic and Philanthropic Activity
- Connecticut Veterans Legal Center, Honoree
Matters
- Successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of a Connecticut municipality defending a suit claiming breach of contract, tortious interference with business relations, fraud, infliction of emotional distress, and depravation of Connecticut civil rights
- Successfully obtained an ex parte temporary restraining order and permanent injunction against global financial institution’s former investment advisors who solicited over $22 million in assets under management
- Successfully obtained judgment in favor of a corporate client enforcing theft of trade secrets, theft of trade name, and unfair competition
- Successfully obtained dismissal of discrimination claims brought against a large real estate management and development corporation
- Successfully enforced restrictive covenants against general contractor’s former executive
- Successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of general contractor over contractual dispute with subcontractor
Associate
6 Landmark Square
Stamford,
CT
06901
T 203.351.4108
F 203.708.3853
Background
James “Jake” Golicz is an Associate in Cummings & Lockwood’s Litigation Group and is based in the Stamford office. He primarily practices in the areas of commercial litigation, employment litigation, construction litigation, trust probate litigation, and real estate litigation. Jake also has experience with toxic torts, land use, and creditors’ rights matters.
Jake represents businesses and employers on all facets of commercial and employment litigation, as well as advises and litigates claims of unfair competition, trade secrets, and restrictive covenants in both state and federal courts and before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Additionally, Jake drafts and enforces restrictive covenants, secures temporary restraining orders and temporary injunctions, and advises businesses on internal governance and members/partnership disputes, as well as a range of employment law matters.
Prior to joining Cummings & Lockwood, Jake was an associate attorney at two national AmLaw 100 firms advising local, national, and international businesses on commercial and employment matters. Jake has extensive experience litigating matters throughout the country in various state and federal jurisdictions and administrative agencies. Before entering private practice, Jake served as a judicial intern for the Hon. Vanessa L. Bryant at the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.
- Quinnipiac University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2020)
- Sacred Heart University (B.S. in Criminal Justice, with honors, 2017)
- Connecticut, 2020
- New Jersey, 2023
- U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- Connecticut Bar Association, Member
- New Haven County Bar Association, Member
- Fairfield County Bar Association, Member
- Connecticut Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2023-2025
- Connecticut Veterans Legal Center, Honoree
- Successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of a Connecticut municipality defending a suit claiming breach of contract, tortious interference with business relations, fraud, infliction of emotional distress, and depravation of Connecticut civil rights
- Successfully obtained an ex parte temporary restraining order and permanent injunction against global financial institution’s former investment advisors who solicited over $22 million in assets under management
- Successfully obtained judgment in favor of a corporate client enforcing theft of trade secrets, theft of trade name, and unfair competition
- Successfully obtained dismissal of discrimination claims brought against a large real estate management and development corporation
- Successfully enforced restrictive covenants against general contractor’s former executive
- Successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of general contractor over contractual dispute with subcontractor