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Gertrude Kiaunis

Gertrude Kiaunis

Location:
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Phone:
203-583-8634
Fax:
203-368-3244
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Trudy Kiaunis has a background as both a nurse and a lawyer. Since joining KK&B in 1993, she has devoted her time to the handling of breast implant litigation, serving the interests of the firm's several hundred breast implant clients who are part of the largest mass tort action in the country.

Trudy brings to her work dedication and compassion forged as a nurse specializing in the treatment of cancer victims.

Trudy graduated magna cum laude from Boston College with a degree in nursing. Her law degree is from the University of Connecticut.

Areas of Practice

  • Breast Implant Litigation
  • Mass Tort

Bar Admissions

  • Connecticut, 1985
  • U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1986

Education

  • University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, Connecticut
    • J.D.
  • Boston College
    • B.S.N.L (Magna Cum Laude)
    • Major: Nursing

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Bridgeport Bar Association, Member
  • Connecticut Bar Association, Member
  • American Bar Association, Member
  • Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Member
  • American Association for Justice, Member
  • The American Association of Nurse Attorneys, Charter Member, 1982 - Present
  • The American Association of Nurse Attorneys, Connecticut Chapter, 1992 - 1995
  • American Nurses Association
Case Results

KK&B Attorneys Win Largest Medical Malpractice Verdict in CT
A Norwalk couple was awarded $58.6 million Wednesday, a record for a single incident of medical malpractice in Connecticut, in a case involving an obstetrician accused of waiting too long to perform a cesarean section and a boy who has cerebral palsy... read more

Smokeless Tobacco Maker Settles Suit
The nation's largest smokeless tobacco company agreed to settle for $5 million a lawsuit brought by the family of a decades-long user who died of mouth cancer... read more

In the News

Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder Day in Bridgeport, CT
In honor of the firm’s 75th anniversary, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch proclaims December 13th “Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder Day” in the city of Bridgeport. The proclamation reads, in part, “today we celebrate Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder for its inspired dedication in representing those in our society whose rights have been violated or those who have been catastrophically injured.” In attendance at the special ceremony were leaders from many non-profit organizations that the firm has supported over the years, in keeping with its philosophy of giving back to the community.

Koskoff to Represent Family of Michael Jackson
The children and mother of pop star Michael Jackson have reached out to a Bridgeport lawyer for help in their wrongful death lawsuit against the late singer's concert promoter. read more

Court Ruling Strengthens Insurance Safety Net
Earlier this month, he won a state Supreme Court case that improved his clients’ chances of recovering from the state’s insurer of last resort. read more

Richard Bieder interviewed on WICC
K&B Attorney Richard Bieder interviewed on WICC about Trial Lawyers Care and the 10th anniversary of 9/11. read more

Community Involvement

Firm Donates $100,000 to Hospital
Attorney Chris Bernard of Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder said his firm has donated $100,000 to Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford. The funds have covered the cost of specialized medical equipment... read more

Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder Has Become One of Connecticut's Most Successful Law Firms
Seventy-five years ago, a young lawyer named Ted Koskoff, figured out a unique way to build a practice: Get other lawyers to give him clients. Today, the statewide firm he founded, Koskoff, Koskoff and Bieder, still gets about 65 to 70 percent of its business from other lawyers... read more

Featured in the Media
  • Damages is a gripping book about a case handled by KK&B's medical malpractice team. | Visit amazon.com for more information
  • Connecticut Top Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers | The Top Attorneys in Connecticut
Damages is a gripping book about a case handled by KK&B's medical malpractice team. It demonstrates KK&B's commitment not only to redress suffering due to medical malpractice but to make sure that doctors and hospitals are more vigilant in the future. Visit amazon.com for more information or to buy it.
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KK&B is currently reviewing claims against:

GlaxoSmith Kline involving the diabetes drug Avandia.

AstraZeneca involving the drug Seroquel. Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals involving the birth control pills Yaz and Yasmine.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury as a result of taking Avandia, Seroquel, Yaz or Yasmine, call us at 203-583-8634, or contact us via email.

Carey's Case Review

Court Abuses Discretion in Failing to Poll Jury Regarding Newspaper Article

In Kervick v. Silver Hill Hospital, 128 Conn. App. 341 (2011), the Appellate Court held that... read more