For three decades, Timothy Moynahan and Martin Minnella practiced law together in Waterbury, forming a formidable practice known for its work in criminal defense as well as other practice areas. Now they’re adversaries in a civil suit linked to the breakup of Moynahan & Minnella two years ago.

Moynahan says his former colleague took with him more than 130 client files and has failed to pay fees generated by those clients.