Charles F. Gfeller is a partner in the firm's Hartford, Connecticut office. He practices primarily in the areas of complex civil and commercial litigation, products liability, and risk management. Charles represents several ski areas, ice arenas, National Hockey League teams and facilities, and manufacturers of recreational products providing both risk management and litigation services.
In the products liability area, Charles' experience includes matters involving the ski/snowboard industry, recreational products industry, automotive industry, manufacturing processes, as well as other areas. Charles has tried numerous cases (jury and courtside) in both state and federal courts in various states, and he has argued before the Connecticut Appellate Court. He has successfully participated in arbitrations, mediations, and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings on a national basis.
Charles also advises companies regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Consumer Products Safety Commission regarding product compliance issues, such as safety issues, advertising and collateral material reviews, and audits and agency investigations. Charles is also experienced in creating standard operating procedures for these types of companies.