Geoffrey K. Milne
Geoffrey K. Milne
Senior Counsel
(admitted only in Connecticut and Maine)
He/His
"I have a singular goal: to use my analytical skills and knowledge of federal and Connecticut law to solve client problems effectively and efficiently."
Geoffrey K. Milne
Senior Counsel
(admitted only in Connecticut and Maine)
He/His
"I have a singular goal: to use my analytical skills and knowledge of federal and Connecticut law to solve client problems effectively and efficiently."
About Geoff
Geoff is a litigator with more than 30 years of experience representing commercial and residential lenders and other participants in the financial services industry. He prosecutes and defends cases on behalf of loan servicers and investors in state and federal courts through trial and appeal, including matters involving commercial rent receiverships and prejudgment attachments to secure deficiency judgments.
He also handles counterclaims under state and federal law involving the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), unfair trade practices, and title disputes.
Geoff has argued numerous appeals in the Connecticut Appellate and Supreme Courts, and the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
He is also a co-author of Connecticut Foreclosures, An Attorney’s Manual of Practice and Procedure (15th ed., Caron, Milne and Barsom), a leading reference routinely cited by both the trial and appellate courts throughout Connecticut.
Areas of Focus
Industries:
Experience
- Obtained a dismissal as moot in the appeal for a foreclosure.
- Obtained affirmation on appeal of the denial of a motion to reopen a foreclosure by sale.
- Reversed case law, which previously held that the Connecticut Emergency Mortgage Assistance Act (EMAP) notice requirement implicated subject matter jurisdiction.
Recognition
- Connecticut Super Lawyers, 2011 – 2020
Credentials
Education
- Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, JD
- Marist College, BA, cum laude
Bar Admissions
Connecticut*
Maine*
*Only admitted in Connecticut and Maine
Court Admissions
- US Supreme Court
- US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Thought Leadership
Publications
- Co-Author, Connecticut Foreclosures: An Attorney's Manual of Practice and Procedure, 14th Ed., 2024
- Contributing Author, Business Torts: A Fifty State Guide, 2021 – 2024 Ed.
Blog Posts
- Rent Receivership in Connecticut: Legal Strategies for Servicers and Owners of Non-Performing Commercial Loans, Jun 16, 2025
- Tips for Loan Servicers on Defending Consumer Claims in Federal Court and Making Successful Article III Standing Challenges, Nov 1, 2024
- How to Manage the Challenge of Blight Liens When Foreclosing Real Estate Property in Connecticut, Oct 16, 2024
Interests
Did you know...
Geoff completed the New York City Marathon in 2014, 2015, and 2016, is an avid hiker, and owns two rescue dogs.
Community/Civic Activities
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center – Fred’s Team, New York City Marathon, 2014 – 2016
Thought Leadership
Publications
- Co-Author, Connecticut Foreclosures: An Attorney's Manual of Practice and Procedure, 14th Ed., 2024
- Contributing Author, Business Torts: A Fifty State Guide, 2021 – 2024 Ed.
Blog Posts
- Rent Receivership in Connecticut: Legal Strategies for Servicers and Owners of Non-Performing Commercial Loans, Jun 16, 2025
- Tips for Loan Servicers on Defending Consumer Claims in Federal Court and Making Successful Article III Standing Challenges, Nov 1, 2024
- How to Manage the Challenge of Blight Liens When Foreclosing Real Estate Property in Connecticut, Oct 16, 2024
Geoff's Insights
Consumer Crossroads: Where Financial Services and Litigation Intersect
Jun 16, 2025
Consumer Crossroads: Where Financial Services and Litigation Intersect
Jun 16, 2025
Consumer Crossroads: Where Financial Services and Litigation Intersect
Nov 1, 2024
Consumer Crossroads: Where Financial Services and Litigation Intersect
Oct 16, 2024
How to Manage the Challenge of Blight Liens When Foreclosing Real Estate Property in Connecticut
