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Ko s ko f f & B i e d e r (Koskoff) was litigating many high-profile wrongful death, catastrophic injury and civil rights matters in 2020 when the coronavirus pandemic forced a slowdown to the court system. But “the firm remained active on behalf of its clients,” said managing attorney Jim Horwitz. “We used this time to prepare cases for trial,” Horwitz said. “The extra time caused by delays was used to solidify our cases and those cases will be even stronger when the courts fully reopen.” Horwitz said that patience and perseverance were essential to the firm’s successes in and out of the courtroom, citing a March 2021 medical malpractice victory as a prime example of such determination. Koskof f attorney Kathleen Nastri won more than $9.4 million on behalf of a client who was critically injured following a laparoscopic hernia operation performed by doctors at the Veterans Administration Hospital in West Haven in 2015.

“Nastri secured justice, after numerous delays and a four-day bench trial in federal court,” Horwitz said. “In addition to the large award, she demonstrated that major in-person results can still be attained. The pandemic never changed the care and compassion that we deliver to clients.” Koskoff’s achievements in Connecticut and for its residents have been recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” which in its 2021 edition ranked the firm Tier 1 in Stamford for Appellate Law, Medical Malpractice-Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation-Plaintiffs. The firm’s lawyers have received individual accolades as well: attorney William M. Bloss was named Best Lawyers® 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” in Stamford in the area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Attorneys Joshua D. Koskof f and Antonio Ponver t III were respectively named “Lawyer of the Year” in Stamford in 2020 for Medical Malpractice – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Fur ther reflecting the firm’s

accomplishments, 11 Koskoff members have been recognized by Best Lawyers in 2021. The ability to improve the safety of their local community and affect the country is a testament to Koskoff’s founder and trailblazing trial attorney, Theodore Koskoff. This 80-yearsplus tradition of excellence was furthered by Michael P. Koskoff, a second-generation partner who passed away in April 2019; he was the son of Theodore and the father of Josh Koskoff. Koskoff attorney Richard Bieder also passed away in 2021. Despite these immense losses, Horwitz said their presence is felt daily by every employee of the firm. “Michael Koskoff and Richard Bieder truly built legacies through their work that improved thousands of lives,” Horwitz said. “Koskoff was founded by visionaries who committed to an overall sense of justice and their fearless advocacy on behalf of underserved individuals is a hallmark of the firm. Through each case we accept, our talented roster of lawyers and staff continue to honor them and provide the best representation for clients.”

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PERSPECTIVES ON CONNECTICUT’S NEW POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BILL Two Best Lawyers recognized attorneys weigh in on the impact of Connecticut’s new Police Accountability Bill. By Megan Edmonds

N THE WAKE OF national protests and international media attention on police brutality across the United States, Connecticut is implementing a new Police Accountability Bill to bring answerability to their state and to protect those communities disproportionately affected by the current use of force allowances. What does this new Police Accountability Bill change and what does it mean for Connecticut residents? We reached out to Best Lawyers recognized attorneys to discuss the new bill.

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Frank J. Riccio II

The Law Offices of Frank J. Riccio, LLC

RECOGNIZED IN CRIMINAL DEFENSE: GENERAL PRACTICE AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE-COLLAR SINCE 2016.

What standards are used to justify use of force by police in Connecticut, as the law is currently written? What of those standards does the new Police Accountability Bill change? Prior to the Police Accountability bill, Connecticut General Statutes 53a-22(c) stated that police can use deadly force when they reasonably believe that it is needed to (1) defend themselves or others from the use or imminent use of deadly physical force, or (2) arrest a person or prevent their escape if the reasonably believe a felony was committed that led to serious physical injury or the threat of serious physical injury. This bill would require officer actions to be “objectively reasonable given the circumstances”, such as whether the person was in possession or appeared to be in possession of a deadly weapon. Officers would have to engage in reasonable de-escalation measures before using deadly physical force. An officer’s prior actions would also be considered. Deadly force would not be justified if the officer’s actions led to an increased risk of a situation where deadly force was needed. Officers attempting to arrest or prevent the escape of a person must exhaust all reasonable alternatives and reasonably believe that the deadly force will not create substantial risk of injury to a third party Will the current timeline present legal challenges for residents actively in use of force litigation? That is not an easy question to answer as certain sections of the bill did not immediately take effect. For example, April 2021 is the date for police departments to receive new guidelines for justifiable use of deadly force. The changes in the qualified immunity law will not go into effect until July 1, 2021, at the earliest. As to qualified immunity, the bill essentially would eliminate the possibility of police claiming governmental immunity when sued if they deprive an individual or class of individuals of equal protection under state law. The immunity defense could not be used if a "... police officer, acting alone or in conspiracy with another…shall deprive any person or class of persons of the equal protection of the laws of this state…”. Previously, individuals could only sue in cases involving wrongful arrests and unreasonable searches and seizures. Moreover, they could only collect damages if the officers’ actions were “wanton, reckless or malicious”. Otherwise, police were immune by default. This will create a larger variety of litigation. In your experience as an attorney, what recommendations would you give to Connecticut residents as the new use of force law goes into effect? The recent past has brought us many high-profile incidents between police and the public, especially the African American public. The recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Rayshard Brooks spurred widespread protests against police brutality and racial injustices. There is an old saying that “those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it”, and society must understand how these injustices happened and what steps are being taken to remedy them. Connecticut residents must understand where we have been and where we hope to go with this new bill. What other changes have been brought on by this bill that the public and potential clients should be aware of? Among the new rules that took effect on October 1, 2020, were tighter restrictions on police searches and criminal penalties for those who call in an incident based on race. Cops can no longer ask to search a car during traffic stops. The law prohibits police from asking motorists for permission to search their cars during routine traffic stops. Under the law, police must have some other probable cause to search a car, or “unsolicited consent” during

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the stop. Police cannot ask for more than the driver’s license, insurance and registration or “other documentation or identification directly related to the stop” when the motor vehicle violation is the only reason for the stop. A similar section bans police from searching a person based solely on the person’s consent without other probable cause. Falsely reporting a crime is already against the law in Connecticut, but this new bill has created a law stating that calling in a false crime on a person or group because of their race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity is now considered a felony, as opposed to a misdemeanor. Other changes to policing brought by the law, including adjustments to qualified immunity that protect police from lawsuits over their conduct and further restrictions on the use of deadly force, go into effect in 2021. Given the vast changes in this law, clients should call their attorney to remain informed in this area.

Charles E. Tiernan III

Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, P.C.

RECOGNIZED IN CRIMINAL DEFENSE: GENERAL PRACTICE, CRIMINAL DEFENSE: WHITE-COLLAR AND DUI/DWI DEFENSE SINCE 2007.

What factors about the current use of force policy will change under the new bill? Currently, officers are justified in using deadly force when they believe it necessary to defend themselves or others from the use or imminent use of deadly force. The new policy states that use of force must be objectively reasonable. Factors to consider include whether the person possesses or appears to possess a deadly weapon and whether the officer first engages in reasonable de-escalation measures before using force. Does the new Police Accountability Law have any implications for other non-police public servants? The Bill applies the use of force laws to law enforcement officers, peace officers, officers for the Department of Revenue Services and officials of the Department of Correction. What should clients know about their rights regarding this new bill? The new legislation expands the types of police conduct that could be actionable. The statute of limitations for bringing a claim is now one year after the actionable event. There is no longer a requirement of notice to the municipality of the intention to file suit prior to bringing the action. The legislation establishes a cause of action against officers who deprive individuals of the equal protections or privileges and immunities of State law as listed in Article 1 of the Connecticut Constitution. This permits individuals to file state civil lawsuits for alleged violations of an individual’s state civil rights, and governmental immunity is not an applicable defense.

“THIS BILL WOULD REQUIRE OFFICER ACTIONS TO BE 'OBJECTIVELY REASONABLE GIVEN THE CIRCUMSTANCES.”

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G. Eric Brunstad, Jr. Hartford Judge Anne C. Dranginis Stamford Richard Emanuel New Haven

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Thomas V. Daily Hartford

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Robert M. Taylor III Hartford

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Michael J. Boyle New Haven Elizabeth B. Leete Hartford

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Robert J. O’Brien Hartford

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Michael A. Zizka Hartford

Noble F. Allen Hartford Barry C. Hawkins

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James P. Ray Hartford

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Mark W. Dost New Haven Peter T. Mott Stamford Heather J. Rhoades

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R. Scott Beach Stamford Henry M. Beck, Jr. Hartford

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Robert J. Chomiak, Jr. Hartford Charles A. Deluca Stamford Richard A. O’Connor New Haven

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William M. Bloss Stamford Michael A. D’Amico New Haven Andrew S. Groher Hartford Humbert J. Polito, Jr. New London

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John J. Robinson Hartford

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Brendan Faulkner Hartford Paul A. Slager Stamford

fter breaking barriers as the first woman Assistant State’s Attorney for the Connecticut Superior Court, leading the changes in family practice which provided for automatic orders upon the filing of dissolution or custody complaints, and retiring from one career to begin a new one as a Family Law attorney, it is evident why Judge Anne C. Dranginis was nominated by her peers and named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers for Appellate Practice in 2021. Dranginis was also recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in Family Law which includes her emphasis has been on mediation and arbitration, trial strategy, and high-end matrimonial matters. “It has been my honor to represent parties in a high interest family matter, with discretion,” said Dranginis. “It is continually rewarding to meet people from all walks of life, and endeavor to assist them through a difficult transition, whether in mediation, or litigation.” As a leader in Family Law, Dranginis’ strengths which make her a great attorney are numerous. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and care for clients’ aspirations are key to her success. “A great mediator listens, as does a litigator,” said Dranginis. “Marshalling the facts, and understanding nuance is key. To adequately address the issues presented in any case, one must not only listen, but then verify

claims with as many objective pieces of evidence available. Knowing what evidence one actually can use, and how to use it, is important as much in the settlement of a case, or in mediation, as it is in litigation.” “As a young Assistant State’s Attorney, I prosecuted a 13-week murder case, State v. Asherman. It was a circumstantial case, which required connecting small pieces of evidence, like a web, to capture a verdict. All cases require the command of the evidence, to draw the picture, to convince and to bring diverse responses together for a resolution. It is thoroughly fascinating to build a case, or to challenge what is being presented in mediation, to come to a result.” Being accustomed to finding creative solutions to challenges has benefited Dranginis recently, with obstacles brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Working from home, and trying at my age to be facile enough to do so, has given me many light moments in this dark time,” remarked Dranginis. “There is always the need for comic relief, especially if it is shared and enjoyed with colleagues. Our firm has great leadership, and we have weathered this storm successfully so far, and I expect wonderful things in the future. The practice of law has been affected by the pandemic, and we can be more flexible because of it. We have stayed true to our ethical responsibilities and to our dedication to our clients. And there is light on the horizon.”

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KOSKOFF KOSKOFF & BIEDER’S LITIGATION AGAINST A WORLD-RENOWNED HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION IS EXPECTED TO SET A PRECEDENT IMPACTING CIVIL RIGHTS, COPYRIGHT AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. ALONG WITH THE TYPES OF CASES THE FIRM TYPICALLY HANDLES, THEY ARE WILLING TO TAKE ON UNUSUAL AND UNTESTED LEGAL ISSUES – AN HONOR TO THE LEGACIES OF ITS LONGTIME LEADERS. BY JUSTIN SMULISON

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Lanier is the descendant of slaves whose photographs were taken against their will and published in a Harvard University anthropology book that remains in print. Koskoff’s mission is twofold: to secure the rights to the images for Lanier and her family, and to establish the precedent that such horrific scenarios cannot be exploited by any individual or organization. Koskoff noted the firm is guided by the everlasting presence of his father, attorney Michael Koskoff, who passed in 2019, and attorney Richard Bieder, who passed in 2021. “My father and Richard were inspired most by people who had compelling stories,” Koskoff says. “This incredible stor y of perseverance and courage began 170 years ago. It will have a major influence on many areas of law and shine a light on recovering the property of enslaved people. This monumental case was my father’s grand finale, and we will see it through to the end.” M s. Lanier ’s great- great- great

OSKOFF KOSKOFF & BIEDER (Koskoff) is revered as one of C onnec t icu t 's m o s t s u cce s s f u l plaintiff's litigation firms. Founded more than 80 years ago, Koskof f has since won 12 of the 20 largest personal injur y verdic ts in state history. While the firm is known for a wide range of civil litigation practice areas including medical malpractice, the Koskoff firm built its legacy by protecting the civil rights and collective dignity of their clients. This dedication to every individual’s legal rights is perhaps best exemplified by a suit attorney Joshua D. Koskoff, named a Best Lawyers® 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” for Medical Malpractice Law–Plaintiffs in Stamford, is litigating in Massachusetts courts that is making history. Koskoff is co-lead counsel representing the plaintiff in Lanier v. Harvard Corp., et. al, which has been noted by legal and mainstream media as a landmark case. Plaintiff and Norwich resident Tamara

morality: If you steal something that is not yours, exploit it and profit off it, you are not acting ethically–no matter how well you treat it,” Koskoff says, adding that he expects the suit to eventually reach state appellate courts. “These images are closer to pieces of art because there are no film negatives–so copyright laws and civil rights are being tested.”

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The firm’s reputation for taking on world-renowned and well-funded entities expands into the area of wrongful death. Indeed, victims of mass shootings have turned to the firm for justice following unimaginable tragedies. This includes advocacy for 10 families of the victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre. The ongoing case against Remington Arms Corp. shif ted into bankruptcy court due to the defendant’s restructuring and near-total demise. The firm also has a liability action against eight gun manufacturers related

“OUR ARGUMENT IS SIMPLE AND ROOTED IN MORALITY: IF YOU STEAL SOMETHING THAT IS NOT YOURS, EXPLOIT IT AND PROFIT OFF IT, YOU ARE NOT ACTING ETHICALLY– NO MATTER HOW WELL YOU TREAT IT.” grandfather was a man named Congo “Papa” Renty. Renty and his daughter Delia were among seven slaves in South Carolina who were forced to pose for 15 daguerreotype images, an early form of photography, in 1850. The daguerreotypes were commissioned by Louis Agassiz, a Swiss-born zoologist and well-known Harvard professor who published the results of his research in an article, “The Diversity of Origin of the Human Races.” “Many of Agassiz’s works touted racist and discredited theories that Black people were an inferior group,” Koskoff notes. “That he taught at a well-known school does not improve nor change his character–he took advantage of people who had no rights at the time.” Ms. Lanier became aware of the daguerreotypes in an anthropology book sold by Harvard University when she recognized Renty on its cover. Following unsuccessful request s for Har vard University to relinquish the images, Lanier contacted her team of preeminent civil rights lawyers, which also includes Koskoff attorneys Preston Tisdale, Alinor Sterling and Carey Reilly. “Our argument is simple and rooted in

to the 2017 Las Vegas massacre – the worst mass shooting in modern American history. It shines a light on the defendant s’ liabilit y since the alleged shooter modified his weapons with bump stocks, enabling him to build an automatic rifle that murdered 60 concert goers and injured 411 more on the Vegas strip. These cases are indicative of the firm’s ability to use the law to make genuine positive change for individuals, communities, and society at-large. “Michael Koskoff and Richard Bieder were dreamers, and when they believed in a case or their client’s story, they were not going to allow hurdles in the law to get in the way of achieving justice,” Koskof f says. “They might have gone down swinging a few times, but they never gave up. The greater the challenge, the more engaged and confident they became. “Every lawyer at Koskoff uses and approaches the law in different and creative ways in the service of deserving people,” Koskoff says. “We were taught by the best, and we proudly carry on their legacies.” W W W.BESTL AW Y ERS.COM

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Corporate Law

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Family Law Mediation BROWN PAINDIRIS & SCOTT Kate W. Haakonsen

First Amendment Law HINCKLEY ALLEN William S. Fish, Jr.

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SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Brian Clemow (EM, LM), Brenda A. Eckert (EM), Gabriel J. Jiran (EM, LM), Jarad M. Lucan (LM), Richard A. Mills (LM), Thomas B. Mooney (EM, LM), Saranne P. Murray (EM, LM), Jessica L. Ritter (EM), Daniel A. Schwartz (EM, LM) SIEGEL, O’CONNOR, O’DONNELL & BECK Edward F. O’Donnell, Jr. (EM, LE*, LM)

Land Use & Zoning Law

ALTER & PEARSON Robin Messier Pearson** DWIGHT MERRIAM ATTORNEY AT LAW Dwight H. Merriam** HALLORAN SAGE Ann M. Catino*, Michael A. Zizka** MORIARTY, PAETZOLD & SHERWOOD David F. Sherwood MURPHY, LAUDATI, KIEL & RATTIGAN Margaret Fogerty Rattigan MURTHA CULLINA Intellectual Property Law Kari L. Olson AXINN, VELTROP & HARKRIDER & COLE Matthew J. Becker (IP*, P*), Jonathan A. ROBINSON Harris (IP*, P*), Chad A. Landmon (IP*), Brian R. Smith Francis H. Morrison III (IP*) SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Timothy S. Hollister** CANTOR COLBURN Michael A. Cantor (C, IP*, P, P*, T), SHIPMAN, SHAIKEN & SCHWEFEL Philmore H. Colburn II (P, T), Curtis Mark S. Shipman** Krechevsky (T), George A. Pelletier, Jr. (C), Michael J. Rye (IP*) Legal Malpractice Law DAY PITNEY MORRISON MAHONEY Richard D. Harris (C) James L. Brawley (D) IZARD, KINDALL & RAABE Craig A. Raabe (IP*) Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, MCCARTER & ENGLISH Thomas J. Rechen (IP*) Telecom, Energy) IZARD, KINDALL & RAABE MCCORMICK PAULDING & HUBER Craig A. Raabe Marina F. Cunningham (IP*, P, T) ROBINSON & COLE MURTHA CULLINA James A. Wade John H Mutchler (C) ROBINSON & COLE Jacqueline Pennino Scheib (C, T), James Mass Tort Litigation A. Wade (IP*) / Class Actions CARLTON FIELDS SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Robert R. Simpson (D) Glenn M. Cunningham (IP*), Patrick M. Fahey (IP*) DAY PITNEY James H. Rotondo (D), Paul D. Williams (D) Labor and Employment Law FREEMAN MATHIS & GARY Christopher J. Lynch (D) CARLTON FIELDS James M. Sconzo (EM) GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI Cullen W. Guilmartin (D) FERGUSON, DOYLE & CHESTER Brian A. Doyle (LU) MCCARTER & ENGLISH Catherine A. Mohan (D) FORDHARRISON Michael C. Harrington (EM, LE*, LM), ROBINSON & COLE Johanna G. Zelman (EM, LE*, LM) Jeffrey J. White (D) GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI Mitchell L. Fishberg (LE*) Medical Malpractice Law HOWARD, KOHN, SPRAGUE & HINCKLEY ALLEN FITZGERALD Jeffrey J. Mirman (LE*) Thomas P. Cella (P) JACKSON LEWIS RISCASSI & DAVIS Tanya A. Bovée (EM, LE*), Victoria David W. Cooney (P), Brendan Faulkner Woodin Chavey (EM, LE*), Holly L. Cini (EM, LE*), Beverly W. Garofalo (EM, LM), (P), Andrew S. Groher (P), John J. Houlihan, Jr. (P) David R. Golder (EM), David R. Jimenez (EM, LE*), David C. Salazar-Austin FLOOD LAW FIRM (EM), James F. Shea (EM, LE*), Sarah R. THE Brian M. Flood (P) Skubas (EM), Margaret J. Strange (EM, LE*), Richard F. Vitarelli (EM, LM) WALSH WOODARD Michael J. Walsh (P), Lincoln Woodard KAINEN, ESCALERA & MCHALE (P) Jennifer L. Dixon (EM, LE*), Frederick L. Dorsey (LM), Miguel A. Escalera Jr. (EM, LE*, LM), Diana Garfield (EM, LE*, Mergers & LM), Burton Kainen (EM, LM), Patrick J. Acquisitions Law McHale (EM, LM), Joseph W. McQuade DAY PITNEY (LE*), Shel D. Myers (EM), Kenneth S. Robert G. Siegel Weinstock (EM, LM) HALLORAN SAGE LIVINGSTON, ADLER, PULDA, Henry M. Beck, Jr. MEIKLEJOHN & KELLY Gregg D. Adler (EI, LE*, LU), Mary E. MOTLEY RICE Kelly (EI, LE*, LU), Daniel Livingston William H. Narwold* (LE*, LU), Thomas Meiklejohn (EI) MURTHA CULLINA MADSEN, PRESTLEY & PARENTEAU Willard F. Pinney, Jr. William G. Madsen (EI) PULLMAN & COMLEY MCCARTER & ENGLISH Andrew C. Glassman Hugh F. Murray III (EM, LE*, LM), ROBINSON & COLE Richard Voigt (EM, LE*, LM) John B. Lynch Jr. MCELENEY & MCGRAIL Stephen F. McEleney (LU) Municipal Law PULLMAN & COMLEY SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Joshua A. Hawks-Ladds (LE*, LM) Bruce A. Chudwick ROBINSON & COLE Alice E. DeTora (EM, LM), Natale V. Di Natural Resources Law Natale (EM, LM), Rachel V. Kushel (EM, COHN BIRNBAUM & SHEA LM), Abby M. Warren (EM) Douglas S. Pelham ROSE KALLOR Robin B. Kallor (EM, LE*, LM), Michael Personal Injury Litigation J. Rose (EM, LE*) CONNECTICUT TRIAL FIRM Betsy A. Ingraham (D)

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Real Estate Law

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Reinsurance Law DAY PITNEY Joseph K. Scully

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Professional Malpractice Law

FORD & PAULEKAS Elizabeth M. Cristofaro (D)

HALLORAN SAGE Henry M. Beck, Jr. (S) MOTLEY RICE William H. Narwold (S*) MURTHA CULLINA Willard F. Pinney, Jr. (S) ROBINSON & COLE Edward J. Samorajczyk, Jr. (S)

Securitization and Structured Finance Law ROBINSON & COLE Michael F. Maglio

Tax Law

ACKERLY BROWN Mary M. Ackerly ROBINSON & COLE Christine E. Bromberg, James A. Wade* SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Alan E. Lieberman**, Louis B. Schatz**

Trade Secrets Law

AXINN, VELTROP & HARKRIDER Francis H. Morrison III CANTOR COLBURN Michael A. Cantor, Curtis Krechevsky

Transportation Law RYAN RYAN DELUCA Steven H. Malitz

Trusts and Estates

ACKERLY BROWN Mary M. Ackerly ATLAS AND HUDON Paul A. Hudon** COHN BIRNBAUM & SHEA Jeanmarie B. Shea** CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD Paul L. Bourdeau, Caroline Demirs Calio, Robert B. Fawber, Kelley Galica Peck**, Heather J. Rhoades DAY PITNEY B. Dane Dudley, Steven M. Fast** DREW & COHEN Jason W. Cohen, Christopher S. Drew EY N. Todd Angkatavanich MURTHA CULLINA Alfred R. Casella, Richard A. Marone, Suzanne Brown Walsh PULLMAN & COMLEY Alan S. Parker REID AND RIEGE John R. Ivimey, Frederick J. Mullen Jr., Barbara A. Taylor SHIPMAN & GOODWIN James T. Betts, Danielle P. Ferrucci, Bryon W. Harmon, Lyn Gammill Walker, Robert L. Wyld* TRUSTLAWYER Jeffrey L. Crown**

Utilities Law MURTHA CULLINA Paul R. McCary

Water Law

PULLMAN & COMLEY Frederic Lee Klein

Workers’ Compensation Law

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GARRISON, LEVIN-EPSTEIN, FITZGERALD & PIRROTTI Joseph D. Garrison (A, M)

Antitrust Law

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Appellate Practice

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Art Law

WIGGIN AND DANA Jonathan M. Freiman

Banking and Finance Law GRIFFIN, GRIFFIN & MAYO Stephen R. Griffin (B) HUDSON COOK Elizabeth C. Yen (B) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH Judy K. Weinstein (B)

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law BARCLAY DAMON Niclas A. Ferland**, Ilan Markus GREEN & SKLARZ Jeffrey M. Sklarz LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY HELLMAN Jeffrey R. Hellman NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH Douglas S. Skalka

Commercial Litigation

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Construction Law

BARCLAY DAMON Brian J. Donnell** NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH Deborah Monteith Neubert WIGGIN AND DANA William H. Prout, Jr.* YAMIN & GRANT Eric M. Grant*, Joseph P. Yamin

Corporate Law WIGGIN AND DANA Frank J. Marco

Criminal Defense: General Practice

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LYNCH, TRAUB, KEEFE & ERRANTE Hugh F. Keefe, John J. Keefe Jr., Richard William Lynch, Charles E. Tiernan III SHEEHAN & REEVE Richard A. Reeve, Michael O. Sheehan

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY David T. Grudberg CONWAY LAW FIRM Glenn M. Conway GARRISON, LEVIN-EPSTEIN, FITZGERALD & PIRROTTI Ethan A. Levin-Epstein JACOBS & DOW William F. Dow III JONATHAN J. EINHORN LAW OFFICES Jonathan J. Einhorn KNIGHT & CERITELLI Tara Knight LYNCH, TRAUB, KEEFE & ERRANTE Hugh F. Keefe, John J. Keefe Jr., Charles E. Tiernan III THE LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT M. CASALE Robert M. Casale WIGGIN AND DANA James I. Glasser

DUI / DWI Defense

CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY David T. Grudberg JACOBS & DOW William F. Dow III KNIGHT & CERITELLI Tara Knight LYNCH, TRAUB, KEEFE & ERRANTE John J. Keefe Jr., Richard William Lynch, Charles E. Tiernan III RUANE ATTORNEYS James J. Ruane, James O. Ruane THE LAW OFFICE OF CHRISTOPHER DUBY Christopher Y. Duby

Education Law

BERCHEM MOSES Marsha Belman Moses

Elder Law

DAY PITNEY Keith Bradoc Gallant TINLEY, RENEHAN & DOST Mark W. Dost

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

DAVID ROSEN & ASSOCIATES David N. Rosen* GARRISON, LEVIN-EPSTEIN, FITZGERALD & PIRROTTI Stephen J. Fitzgerald*

Energy Law

CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Marianne Barbino Dubuque, Brian T. Henebry MURTHA CULLINA Bruce L. McDermott

Environmental Law

CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY M. Anne Peters JACOBI, CASE & SPERANZINI Paul Jacobi MURTHA CULLINA Alfred E. Smith, Jr. SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Joseph P. Williams* WINNICK RUBEN HOFFNUNG PEABODY & MENDEL Nancy K. Mendel

Family Law

BILLER, SACHS, ZITO & LEMOULT Louise R. Zito DUFFY & FASANO Michael A. Fasano, Sr. GIULIANO RICHARDSON & SFARA Rosemary E. Giuliano, Randolph E. Richardson II LEE MARLOW, COUNSELLOR AT LAW Lee Marlow

ROSENBERG, WHEWELL & HITE Christopher D. Hite RUBIN & ELDRICH Sarah D. Eldrich, Kenneth B. Rubin WELTY ESPOSITO & WIELER Thomas A. Esposito, Jean L. Welty, Martha Anne Wieler WOLF & SHORE LAW GROUP Kristen Wolf

Family Law Mediation RUBIN & ELDRICH Kenneth B. Rubin

First Amendment Law

DAVID ROSEN & ASSOCIATES David N. Rosen* QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW Martin B. Margulies*

Franchise Law

GARCIA & MILAS Allan P. Hillman WIGGIN AND DANA Erika L. Amarante, Kevin M. Kennedy

Health Care Law

BARCLAY DAMON Margaret P. Mason* BERSHTEIN, VOLPE & MCKEON Michele M. Volpe MURTHA CULLINA Heather O. Berchem WIGGIN AND DANA Melinda A. Agsten, Michelle Wilcox DeBarge, Rebecca A. Matthews, Maureen Weaver

Immigration Law

J. FAPPIANO LAW OFFICE Justin F. Fappiano RODRIGUEZ IMMIGRATION LAW FIRM Jennifer Strait Rodriguez THE LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL BOYLE Isabelle Barreira, Michael J. Boyle

Insurance Law

ESTY & BUCKMIR Michael C. Deakin* MILANO & WANAT Mark A. Milano* MURTHA CULLINA Marilyn B. Fagelson SAXE DOERNBERGER & VITA Jeffrey J. Vita

Intellectual Property Law DAVID ROSEN & ASSOCIATES David N. Rosen (IP*) MURTHA CULLINA Anthony P. Gangemi (P) WIGGIN AND DANA Francis J. Duffin (IP*)

Labor and Employment Law

BARCLAY DAMON Elizabeth K. Acee (LE*), Margaret P. Mason (EM, LM) BERCHEM MOSES Richard J. Buturla (LE*), Floyd J. Dugas (LM), Christopher M. Hodgson (EM, LE*, LM), Warren L. Holcomb (LE*) CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY D. Charles Stohler (EM, LM), Giovanna Tiberii Weller (EM, LE*), Domenico Zaino (EM) DAVID ROSEN & ASSOCIATES David N. Rosen (EI, LE*) GARRISON, LEVIN-EPSTEIN, FITZGERALD & PIRROTTI Amanda M. DeMatteis (EI), Stephen J. Fitzgerald (EI, LE*), Joseph D. Garrison (EI, LE*), Joshua R. Goodbaum (EI, LE*), Ethan A. Levin-Epstein (EI), Nina T. Pirrotti (EI) LETIZIA, AMBROSE & FALLS John M. Letizia (EM, LM) LITTLER Lori B. Alexander (EM, LM), George E. O’Brien Jr. (EM, LE*, LM) MARINO, ZABEL & SCHELLENBERG Courtney A. George (EI, LE*), David B. Zabel (EI, LE*) MITCHELL & SHEAHAN Robert B. Mitchell (EM), Gary E. Phelan (EI, LE*), Margaret M. Sheahan (EI, LE*)

MURTHA CULLINA Patricia E. Reilly (EM, LE*), Barry J. Waters (EM, LE*, LM) RYAN & RYAN David A. Ryan, Jr. (LM), William A. Ryan (EM, LM) WIGGIN AND DANA Peter J. Lefeber (EM, LM) ZANGARI COHN CUTHBERTSON DUHL & GRELLO Glenn A. Duhl (EM, LE*, LM)

5 Imperial Avenue P.O. Box 295 Westport, CT 06880 203.227.7301

Two Lafayette Court Greenwich, CT 06830 203.869.7277 www.rutkinoldham.com

Land Use & Zoning Law

BRENNER, SALTZMAN & WALLMAN Carolyn W. Kone CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Marianne Barbino Dubuque HALLORAN SAGE James J. Perito* HURWITZ, SAGARIN, SLOSSBERG & KNUFF John W. Knuff SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Matthew Ranelli**, Joseph P. Williams*

Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law WIGGIN AND DANA Frank J. Marco

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions

EARLY, LUCARELLI, SWEENEY & MEISENKOTHEN James F. Early (P), Jennifer R. Lucarelli (P), Robert J. Sweeney (P)

Medical Malpractice Law

BARCLAY DAMON Margaret P. Mason (D) D’AMICO & PETTINICCHI Michael A. D’Amico (P) KENNEDY JOHNSON SCHWAB & ROBERGE John J. Kennedy Jr. (P), Michael R. Kennedy (P), Stephanie Z. Roberge (P) LAW OFFICE OF CARL A. SECOLA, JR. Carl A. Secola, Jr. (P) LYNCH, TRAUB, KEEFE & ERRANTE Marisa A. Bellair (P), Steven J. Errante (P) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH Michael D. Neubert (D) STOCKMAN O’CONNOR CONNORS Richard A. O’Connor (D)

Sarah “Sally” Stark Oldham

Best Lawyers ® - Family Law – 2006-2021

David W. Griffin

Best Lawyers ® - Family Law – 2013-2021

THE FIRM Rutkin, Oldham & Griffin is a well-established boutique matrimonial law firm with a team of attorneys who exclusively practice family law. We provide sophisticated legal services to clients in all areas of family law and have extensive experience resolving high net worth cases with innovative solutions. Our attorneys work diligently to solve problems and attain the most favorable results for clients while maintaining their privacy with the utmost discretion and compassion.

COMPLEX DIVORCES & CUSTODY DISPUTES We routinely navigate clients through high-stakes divorce. The majority of our clients have challenging cases due to complex property division issues or because alimony, child support and custody are being contested. Our depth in this niche is well known and differentiates Rutkin, Oldham & Griffin from other firms. We limit the number of cases we take to ensure that all clients receive the highest quality of service and personal attention.

Mergers & Acquisitions Law

SHIPMAN & GOODWIN J. Dormer Stephen WIGGIN AND DANA Paul A. Hughes, Frank J. Marco

Municipal Law

MARINO, ZABEL & SCHELLENBERG Vincent M. Marino SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Matthew Ranelli SUSMAN, DUFFY AND SEGALOFF Karen Baldwin Kravetz*

Personal Injury Litigation BARCLAY DAMON Margaret P. Mason (D) BERKOWITZ HANNA Russell J. Berkowitz (P) BUCKLEY WYNNE & PARESE John F. Buckley, Jr. (P), John F. Wynne, Jr. (P) CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Trudie R. Hamilton (D, P) CLENDENEN & SHEA William H. Clendenen, Jr. (P) D’AMICO & PETTINICCHI Michael A. D’Amico (P), Thomas P. Pettinicchi (P) DAVID ROSEN & ASSOCIATES David N. Rosen (P) DELANEY & TRIPLETT Martha S. Triplett (P) DONAHUE, DURHAM & NOONAN Timothy Donahue (P), Michael G. Durham (D), Patrick M. Noonan (D, P) EARLY, LUCARELLI, SWEENEY & MEISENKOTHEN Christopher Meisenkothen (P)

DAVID A. RYAN, JR. AND WILLIAM A. RYAN

Ryan & Ryan, LLC, and its team of attorneys, dedicate their practice to the representation of employers in a wide range of industries, including banking, insurance, advertising, health care, construction, manufacturing, technology, hospitality, financial services, professional services, and more. We also represent municipalities, boards of education, educational institutions, associations, and other nonprofit organizations. While our practice has the experience and depth found in labor and employment groups in large law firms, we pride ourselves on always putting our clients first. We have the skill and expertise to solve difficult labor and employment problems with practical, cost-effective, and timely advice.

RYAN & RYAN, LLC

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FAXON LAW GROUP Joel T. Faxon (P), Timothy P. Pothin (P), Eric P. Smith (P) FITZPATRICK LAW Kelly A. Fitzpatrick (P) JACOBS & DOW Jonathan Katz (P), Rosemarie Paine (P) JACOBS & JACOBS Bruce D. Jacobs (P) JOSEPH R. MIRRIONE Joseph Mirrione (P) KENNEDY JOHNSON SCHWAB & ROBERGE John J. Kennedy Jr. (P), Michael R. Kennedy (P), Stephanie Z. Roberge (P) LAW OFFICE OF CARL A. SECOLA, JR. Carl A. Secola, Jr. (P) LEVY, LEFF & DEFRANK David A. Leff (P) LYNCH, TRAUB, KEEFE & ERRANTE Marisa A. Bellair (P), Steven J. Errante (P), Donn A. Swift (P) MCENERY PRICE MESSEY & SULLIVAN Charles B. Price, Jr. (P) MILANO & WANAT Christopher F. Wanat (D) MOORE, O’BRIEN & FOTI Garrett M. Moore, Sr. (P) NUGENT & BRYANT James J. Nugent (P) STOCKMAN O’CONNOR CONNORS Richard A. O’Connor (D) TINLEY, RENEHAN & DOST Richard P. Renehan (P)

Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law WIGGIN AND DANA Paul A. Hughes

Product Liability Litigation D’AMICO & PETTINICCHI Michael A. D’Amico (P) FAXON LAW GROUP Timothy P. Pothin (P) KENNEDY JOHNSON SCHWAB & ROBERGE John J. Kennedy Jr. (P) MOORE, O’BRIEN & FOTI Gregory E. O’Brien (P)

Professional Malpractice Law JACOBS & DOW Jonathan Katz (P)

Real Estate Law

BERCHEM MOSES Robert L. Berchem BERSHTEIN, VOLPE & MCKEON Raymond C. Bershtein BRENNER, SALTZMAN & WALLMAN Mitchell S. Jaffe, Marc A. Wallman CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Gregg T. Burton DAY PITNEY Joseph L. Hammer**

HALLORAN SAGE Brian G. Enright, James J. Perito** MARJORIE SHANSKY, ATTORNEY AT LAW Marjorie F. Shansky* NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH Andrew R. Lubin, Judy K. Weinstein SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Joseph P. Williams* SUSMAN, DUFFY AND SEGALOFF James H. Segaloff, Laura M. Sklaver THE CAVA LAW FIRM Gregory J. Cava WINNICK RUBEN HOFFNUNG PEABODY & MENDEL Bruce R. Peabody, Diane Daskal Ruben

Tax Law

BRENNER, SALTZMAN & WALLMAN Samuel M. Hurwitz SILVERSTEIN & OSACH Ronald C. Osach, Nathan M. Silverstein* WITHERSWORLDWIDE Stanley N. Bergman, Karen E. Yates

Technology Law WIGGIN AND DANA Mark W. Heaphy

Trusts and Estates

CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Matthew R. Peterson, Michael J. Reardon DAY PITNEY Keith Bradoc Gallant** GIULIANO RICHARDSON & SFARA David L. Sfara TINLEY, RENEHAN & DOST Mark W. Dost WIGGIN AND DANA Charles C. Kingsley, William H. Prout, Jr.* WITHERSWORLDWIDE Constance Shields, Karen E. Yates ZANGARI COHN CUTHBERTSON DUHL & GRELLO Robert F. Cohen

Workers’ Compensation Law

CARTER & CIVITELLO Robert Carter (C), Donna Civitello (C) EARLY, LUCARELLI, SWEENEY & MEISENKOTHEN Christopher Meisenkothen (C) KERIN LAW OFFICES Michael R. Kerin (C) LETIZIA, AMBROSE & FALLS Kristen Sotnik Falls (E) MORIZIO LAW FIRM Lawrence F. Morizio (C) THE DODD LAW FIRM Edward T. Dodd, Jr. (C) WILLIAMS LAW FIRM Scott W. Williams (E)

COHEN AND WOLF Matthew C. Susman (B) PULLMAN & COMLEY James T. Shearin*

Family Law

LAW OFFICE OF KRISTI A. HANNEY Kristi A. Hanney LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH E. CAISSE Kenneth E. Caisse MARIANI RECK LANE Jonathan T. Lane, Linda L. Mariani, Stephen E. Reck SUISMAN SHAPIRO ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Jeffrey W. Hill, Robert G. Tukey

Family Law Arbitration

SUISMAN SHAPIRO ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Jeffrey W. Hill

FAULKNER & GRAVES, P.C. DALE P. FAULKNER (P) 860.442.9900 FAULKNERANDGRAVES.COM

Gaming Law

PULLMAN & COMLEY David P. Atkins, James T. Shearin

Information Technology Law

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

JBK TECH PRIVACY LAW John B. Kennedy

GARFUNKEL WILD Merton G. Gollaher

Labor and Employment Law

FAULKNER & GRAVES, P.C. SHELLEY L. GRAVES (P) 860.442.9900 FAULKNERANDGRAVES.COM

Land Use & Zoning Law

HELLER HELLER & MCCOY Harry B. Heller TOBIN, CARBERRY, O’MALLEY, RILEY & SELINGER Glenn T. Carberry CONWAY, LONDREGAN, SHEEHAN & MONACO Thomas J. Londregan

MARIANI RECK LANE Stephen E. Reck (P) POLITO & HARRINGTON Humbert J. Polito, Jr. (P) SUISMAN SHAPIRO ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW John A. Collins III (P) THE REARDON LAW FIRM Joseph M. Barnes (P), Robert I. Reardon, Jr. (P)

Native American Law

Trusts and Estates

Municipal Law

TOBIN, CARBERRY, O’MALLEY, RILEY & SELINGER Robert D. Tobin

Personal Injury Litigation CONWAY, LONDREGAN, SHEEHAN & MONACO Ralph J. Monaco (P)

CONWAY, LONDREGAN, SHEEHAN & MONACO Ralph J. Monaco GERAGHTY & BONNANO ATTORNEYS AT LAW Paul M. Geraghty

CIPPARONE & ZACCARO Joseph Cipparone, Jack Reardon TEDFORD LAW FIRM Deborah J. Tedford

Workers’ Compensation Law

EMBRY NEUSNER ARSCOTT & SHAFNER David N. Neusner (C), Nathan J. Shafner (C) HORGAN LAW OFFICES Daniel J. Horgan (C) LAW OFFICE OF PETER D. QUAY Peter D. Quay (E) RANDALL A. ORTEGA, ATTORNEY AT LAW Randall Ortega (C) SUISMAN SHAPIRO ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW James P. Berryman (C), Robert B. Keville (C) THE LAW OFFICES OF LORI COMFORTI Lori M. Comforti (C)

THE LAW OFFICES OF JEREMIAH & TERRY DONOVAN Jeremiah F. Donovan Jr.

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

THE LAW OFFICES OF JEREMIAH & TERRY DONOVAN Jeremiah F. Donovan Jr.

Stamford Admiralty and Maritime Law BERMAN LEGAL Brad L. Berman

Alternative Dispute Resolution

CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Jay H. Sandak (A, M) VERRILL DANA Frank J. Silvestri, Jr. (A)

PULLMAN & COMLEY Irve J. Goldman** ZEISLER & ZEISLER Matthew K. Beatman**, James Berman**, Eric Henzy**, Jed Horwitt**, Stephen M. Kindseth** ZELDES, NEEDLE & COOPER James G. Verrillo

Bet-the-Company Litigation

TOBIN, CARBERRY, O’MALLEY, RILEY & SELINGER Robert D. Tobin

MADSEN, PRESTLEY & PARENTEAU Jacques J. Parenteau (EI, LE*) TOBIN, CARBERRY, O’MALLEY, RILEY & SELINGER Thomas J. Riley (EI)

Community Association Law COHEN AND WOLF Mark A. Kirsch

Corporate Governance Bankruptcy and Creditor and Compliance Law Debtor Rights / Insolvency DAY PITNEY David A. Swerdloff (G) and Reorganization Law CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD Corporate Law John F. Carberry*

Commercial Litigation

Criminal Defense: General Practice

FAULKNER & GRAVES, P.C. DALE P. FAULKNER (A) 860.442.9900 FAULKNERANDGRAVES.COM

Banking and Finance Law

TEDFORD LAW FIRM Deborah J. Tedford

FAULKNER & GRAVES, P.C. KARA M. CRISMALE (P) 860.442.9900 FAULKNERANDGRAVES.COM

New London Alternative Dispute Resolution

Elder Law

Antitrust Law

PULLMAN & COMLEY James T. Shearin*

Appellate Practice

KOSKOFF KOSKOFF & BIEDER Alinor C. Sterling PULLMAN & COMLEY Anne C. Dranginis ROBINSON & COLE Thomas J. Donlon

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

BRAUNSTEIN AND TODISCO Samuel L. Braunstein BRODY WILKINSON Thomas J. Walsh, Jr. COHEN AND WOLF Richard J. Di Marco, David M. Levine PULLMAN & COMLEY Nancy A. D. Hancock VERRILL DANA Barbara A. Young

Civil Rights Law

KOSKOFF KOSKOFF & BIEDER Antonio Ponvert III SILVER GOLUB & TEITELL David S. Golub

Collaborative Law: Civil TREMONT SHELDON ROBINSON MAHONEY Douglas P. Mahoney

Commercial Finance Law BERKOWITZ, TRAGER & TRAGER David A. Greenberg

Commercial Litigation

CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Gary S. Klein, Jay H. Sandak COHEN AND WOLF David A. Ball, Philip C. Pires CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD John W. Cannavino, John F. Carberry, Michael P. Kaelin, David T. Martin DISERIO MARTIN O’CONNOR & CASTIGLIONI Richard E. Castiglioni FOGARTY COHEN RUSSO & NEMIROFF James R. Fogarty MURTHA CULLINA David P. Friedman PULLMAN & COMLEY David P. Atkins, Monte E. Frank, James T. Shearin ROBINSON & COLE Brian E. Moran SILVER GOLUB & TEITELL David S. Golub, Angelo A. Ziotas URY & MOSKOW Frederic S. Ury VERRILL DANA Andrew B. Nevas, Frank J. Silvestri, Jr. WHITMAN BREED ABBOTT & MORGAN James C. Riley ZELDES, NEEDLE & COOPER Edward R. Scofield

BERKOWITZ, TRAGER & TRAGER Paul Berg BOYD & ASSOCIATES Jennifer N. Boyd BRODY WILKINSON Thomas J. Walsh, Jr. DAY PITNEY R. Scott Beach, David A. Swerdloff FINN DIXON & HERLING David I. Albin, Jason R. Boyea, Brett W. Dixon, Harold B. Finn III, Michael J. Herling HOLLAND & KNIGHT Martin A. Clarke, John A. Flaherty, Thomas J. Freed, Evan S. Seideman MARTIN John T. Capetta

Criminal Defense: General Practice

BILLINGS, BARRETT & BOWMAN Peter G. Billings GULASH & ASSOCIATES John R. Gulash, Jr. LAW OFFICES OF ANDREW B. BOWMAN Andrew B. Bowman LAW OFFICES OF EUGENE J. RICCIO Eugene J. Riccio THE LAW OFFICES OF FRANK J. RICCIO Frank J. Riccio II THE LAW OFFICES OF MARK SHERMAN Mark Sherman ZINGARO & CRETELLA Donald J. Cretella, Jr.

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

DAY PITNEY Stanley A. Twardy, Jr. FINN DIXON & HERLING Alfred U. Pavlis GULASH & ASSOCIATES John R. Gulash, Jr. KOSKOFF KOSKOFF & BIEDER William M. Bloss LAW OFFICES OF ANDREW B. BOWMAN Andrew B. Bowman LAW OFFICES OF EUGENE J. RICCIO Eugene J. Riccio SILVER GOLUB & TEITELL David S. Golub SPEARS MANNING & MARTINI Joseph W. Martini, Brian E. Spears THE LAW OFFICES OF FRANK J. RICCIO Frank J. Riccio II

Education Law PULLMAN & COMLEY Stephen M. Sedor

Elder Law

BRAUNSTEIN AND TODISCO Amy E. Todisco COHEN AND WOLF Ann L. Fowler-Cruz, Greta E. Solomon KEOGH, BURKHART & VETTER Stephen B. Keogh LAW OFFICES OF JOEL D. MUHLBAUM Joel D. Muhlbaum

Education Law

FEINSTEIN EDUCATION LAW GROUP Andrew A. Feinstein

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Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law

TIERNEY, ZULLO, FLAHERTY & MURPHY Frank W. Murphy

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

BRODY AND ASSOCIATES John F. Woyke ED RAYNER LAW Edward J. Rayner LAW OFFICE OF LEWIS CHIMES Lewis H. Chimes* SILVER GOLUB & TEITELL David S. Golub**

Energy Law

BRODY WILKINSON James E. Rice

Environmental Law

CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Pamela K. Elkow

Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law

CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Stephen J. Conover PULLMAN & COMLEY David P. Atkins, Marcy Tench Stovall

Family Law Mediation

COHEN AND WOLF Rachel A. Pencu COSTELLO, BRENNAN AND DEVIDAS Kieran J. Costello PULLMAN & COMLEY Lynda B. Munro

First Amendment Law

ALAN NEIGHER, ATTORNEY AT LAW Alan Neigher**

Health Care Law

CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Ann H. Zucker GARFUNKEL WILD Merton G. Gollaher MURTHA CULLINA Paul E. Knag, Stephanie Sprague Sobkowiak STOCKMAN O’CONNOR CONNORS Kristin Connors VERRILL DANA Frank J. Silvestri, Jr.*, Patricia D. Weitzman**

Land Use & Zoning Law

CACACE, TUSCH & SANTAGATA Michael J. Cacace** CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Lisa L. Feinberg, William J. Hennessey Jr. COHEN AND WOLF Austin K. Wolf** FOGARTY COHEN RUSSO & NEMIROFF Bruce F. Cohen GLEASON & ASSOCIATES Wilder Gleason

Legal Malpractice Law

Immigration Law

PULLMAN & COMLEY David P. Atkins (D) RYAN RYAN DELUCA Robert C. E. Laney (D)

Insurance Law

Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law

LAW OFFICES OF DOUGLAS R. PENN Douglas Robert Penn

CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY BRODER ORLAND MURRAY & DEMATTIE Peter M. Nolin Eric J. Broder, Sarah E. Murray, Carole COHEN AND WOLF Topol Orland Jonathan S. Bowman COHEN AND WOLF ROBINSON & COLE Richard L. Albrecht, Annmarie P. John H. Kane Briones, Jocelyn B. Hurwitz, Rachel WILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN A. Pencu & DICKER FERRO & BATTEY Stephen P. Brown Janet A. Battey, Gaetano Ferro FOGARTY COHEN RUSSO & NEMIROFF Intellectual Property Law Andrew P. Nemiroff DOWNING IP LAW Dickerson M. Downing (IP*, T) GRABERROBERTS Anthony L. Cenatiempo, Howard R. LOCKE LORD Graber, Norman A. Roberts II Scott D. Wofsy (P*) LAW OFFICE OF RICHARD KENT MCCARTER & ENGLISH Richard G. Kent Robert H. Fischer (P) LAW OFFICES OF EDWARD NUSBAUM OHLANDT GREELEY RUGGIERO & PERLE Edward Nusbaum Terrence J. McAllister (T), Edward L. McMahon (P) LAW OFFICES OF GARY I. COHEN Gary I. Cohen PULLMAN & COMLEY James T. Shearin (IP*) PARRINO SHATTUCK Randi R. Nelson, Thomas P. Parrino, ROBINSON & COLE Laura R. Shattuck Brian E. Moran (IP*) PIAZZA, SIMMONS & GRANT ZELDES, NEEDLE & COOPER Anthony A. Piazza Edward R. Scofield (IP*) PULLMAN & COMLEY Anne C. Dranginis, Lynda B. Munro Labor and Employment Law REICH & TRUAX Louise T. Truax BRODY AND ASSOCIATES Robert G. Brody (EM) RUCCI LAW GROUP George A. Reilly CASPER & DE TOLEDO Victoria de Toledo (EI, LE*) RUTKIN, OLDHAM & GRIFFIN David W. Griffin, Sarah Stark Oldham, COHEN AND WOLF Arnold H. Rutkin Stuart M. Katz (EI, EM, LE*) SCHOONMAKER, GEORGE, COLIN, CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD BLOMBERG, BRYNICZKA & WELSH Michael P. Kaelin (LE*) Jill Heitler Blomberg, Peter M. DAY PITNEY Bryniczka, Thomas D. Colin, Cynthia Daniel L. Schwartz (EI, EM, LM, LU) Coulter George, Aidan R. Welsh EMMETT & GLANDER THE LAW OFFICES OF AMY CALVO Kathryn Emmett (EI) MACNAMARA Amy Calvo MacNamara EPSTEIN BECKER & GREEN Deborah DeHart Cannavino (LE*), David WAYNE D. EFFRON S. Poppick (LE*), Peter M. Stein (LM) Wayne D. Effron JEFFREY S. BAGNELL, ESQ. WOFSEY ROSEN KWESKIN & Jeffrey S. Bagnell (EI, LE*) KURIANSKY Eric M. Higgins LAW OFFICE OF LEWIS CHIMES Lewis H. Chimes (EI, LE*) Family Law Arbitration MAYA MURPHY COHEN AND WOLF Joseph C. Maya (EI) Jocelyn B. Hurwitz OGLETREE, DEAKINS, NASH, SMOAK PULLMAN & COMLEY & STEWART Lynda B. Munro Marc L. Zaken (EM, LE*) PULLMAN & COMLEY Jonathan B. Orleans (EM, LE*), Stephen M. Sedor (EM, LE*, LM) SILVER GOLUB & TEITELL David S. Golub (EI)

Family Law

THE LAW OFFICES OF LORAINE CORTESE-COSTA Loraine M. Cortese-Costa (EM, LM) WIGGIN AND DANA Lawrence Peikes (LE*) WOFSEY ROSEN KWESKIN & KURIANSKY David M. Cohen (EI, LE*), Steven M. Frederick (EI, EM), Daniel M. Young (EI)

DAY PITNEY David A. Swerdloff FINN DIXON & HERLING David I. Albin, Harold B. Finn III

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions

SILVER GOLUB & TEITELL David S. Golub (P), Paul A. Slager (P), Ernest F. Teitell (P)

Medical Malpractice Law

Personal Injury Litigation

ADELMAN HIRSCH & CONNORS Robert B. Adelman (P), Mary Ann Connors (P), Joram Hirsch (P) CASPER & DE TOLEDO Stewart M. Casper (P) COHEN AND WOLF Joseph G. Walsh (P) HALLORAN SAGE Lewis S. Lerman (D) KOSKOFF KOSKOFF & BIEDER David M. Bernard (P), William M. Bloss (P), James D. Horwitz (P), Joshua D. Koskoff (P), Joel Lichtenstein (P), Christopher M. Mattei (P), Kathleen Nastri (P), Antonio Ponvert III (P), Carey B. Reilly (P), J. Craig Smith (P) LAW OFFICE OF LEWIS CHIMES Lewis H. Chimes (P) RYAN RYAN DELUCA Charles A. Deluca (D), Robert O. Hickey (D), Michael T. Ryan (D) SILVER GOLUB & TEITELL Peter M. Dreyer (P), David S. Golub (P), Jonathan M. Levine (P), Marilyn J. Ramos (P), Richard A. Silver (P), Paul A. Slager (P), Ernest F. Teitell (P), Angelo A. Ziotas (P) STOCKMAN O’CONNOR CONNORS Eric J. Stockman (D) STRATTON TRIAL Michael A. Stratton (P) TREMONT SHELDON ROBINSON MAHONEY Frank A. Bailey (P), Douglas P. Mahoney (P), Cindy L. Robinson (P), Robert R. Sheldon (P), Jason E. Tremont (P) URY & MOSKOW Frederic S. Ury (P) WOCL LEYDON Nicholas E. Wocl (P) WOFSEY ROSEN KWESKIN & KURIANSKY Stephen A. Finn (P)

ADELMAN HIRSCH & CONNORS Robert B. Adelman (P), Mary Ann Connors (P), Joram Hirsch (P) EDWARDS TRIAL LAW Paul T. Edwards (D, P) KOSKOFF KOSKOFF & BIEDER James D. Horwitz (P), Joshua D. Koskoff (P), Joel Lichtenstein (P), Kathleen Nastri (P), Carey B. Reilly (P) RYAN RYAN DELUCA Daniel E. Ryan III (D) SILVER GOLUB & TEITELL Jonathan M. Levine (P), Richard A. Silver (P), Paul A. Slager (P), Ernest F. Teitell (P), Angelo A. Ziotas (P) STOCKMAN O’CONNOR CONNORS Kristin Connors (D) TREMONT SHELDON ROBINSON MAHONEY Cindy L. Robinson (P) WOCL LEYDON Nicholas E. Wocl (P)

Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law

Mergers & Acquisitions Law

Public Finance Law

DAY PITNEY R. Scott Beach, David A. Swerdloff FINN DIXON & HERLING David I. Albin, Brett W. Dixon, Harold B. Finn III**, Michael J. Herling HOLLAND & KNIGHT Martin A. Clarke, Thomas J. Freed

Municipal Law

COHEN AND WOLF G. Kenneth Bernhard, David L. Grogins

Nonprofit / Charities Law CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD Conrad Teitell DAY PITNEY Amy K. Wilfert

FINN DIXON & HERLING Harold B. Finn III, Michael J. Herling

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FOGARTY COHEN RUSSO & NEMIROFF Bruce F. Cohen MCELROY, DEUTSCH, MULVANEY & CARPENTER Suzanne E. Baldasare PULLMAN & COMLEY Geoffrey F. Fay ROBINSON & COLE Steven L. Elbaum SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Carolyn J. Cavolo, Scott M. Gerard, Barry C. Hawkins**, Kent S. Nevins ZELDES, NEEDLE & COOPER Edward R. Scofield*

Securities / Capital Law Product Liability Litigation Markets COHEN AND WOLF ADELMAN HIRSCH & CONNORS Robert B. Adelman (P), Joram Hirsch (P) KOSKOFF KOSKOFF & BIEDER J. Craig Smith (P) SILVER GOLUB & TEITELL Peter M. Dreyer (P), David S. Golub (P), Richard A. Silver (P), Paul A. Slager (P), Ernest F. Teitell (P), Angelo A. Ziotas (P) STOCKMAN O’CONNOR CONNORS Eric J. Stockman (D) WILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER Stephen P. Brown (D) WOCL LEYDON Benden P. Leydon (P) PULLMAN & COMLEY Michael J. Andreana, John F. Stafstrom, Jr.

Real Estate Law

BERKOWITZ, TRAGER & TRAGER Richard Berkowitz, David A. Greenberg, Howard D. Komisar, Steven M. Siegelaub BRODY WILKINSON Seth L. Cooper, Thomas J. Walsh, Jr. CACACE, TUSCH & SANTAGATA Michael J. Cacace** CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Patrick J. Hanna, William J. Hennessey Jr., Gary S. Klein, Marc J. Kurzman*, Michael P. Sweeney COHEN AND WOLF G. Kenneth Bernhard, Jonathan S. Bowman**, Robin A. Kahn, Mark A. Kirsch, Matthew C. Susman, Austin K. Wolf CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD Michael J. Hinton, Jonathan B. Mills DAY PITNEY Michael P. Byrne, Robert G. Rahilly, Lorraine Slavin

Richard Slavin (R, S) DAY PITNEY David A. Swerdloff (S) FINN DIXON & HERLING David I. Albin (R, S), Harold B. Finn III (R, S), Michael J. Herling (S) PULLMAN & COMLEY James T. Shearin (S*) VERRILL DANA Frank J. Silvestri, Jr. (S*)

Tax Law

BERKOWITZ, TRAGER & TRAGER Paul Berg COHEN AND WOLF Richard J. Di Marco, Greta E. Solomon CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD Laura Weintraub Beck FINN DIXON & HERLING Brett W. Dixon, Michael J. Herling, Michael P. Spiro HALLORAN SAGE Leslie E. Grodd

CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD Laura Weintraub Beck, B. Cort Delany, Margaret A. Deluca, Daniel P. Fitzgerald, Jessie A. Gilbert, Daniel G. Johnson, Michael P. Kaelin*, John R. Musicaro, Jr., Douglas H. Olin, Edward F. Rodenbach, Rachel B.G. Sherman, Gina D. Silvestri, Conrad Teitell, Howard S. Tuthill III DAVIDSON, DAWSON & CLARK Matthew A. Bovino, Beth Ann Brunalli DAY PITNEY Gregory A. Hayes**, Amy K. Wilfert KEOGH, BURKHART & VETTER Stephen B. Keogh MCLAUGHLIN & STERN Amy L.Y. Day PATRICIA A. CARPENTER, ATTORNEY AT LAW Patricia A. Carpenter* PULLMAN & COMLEY James B. Stewart WHITMAN BREED ABBOTT & MORGAN Elizabeth M. Grant, Charles W. Pieterse*, George L. Smith WIGGIN AND DANA Daniel L. Daniels**, Leonard Leader, Carolyn A. Reers

Workers’ Compensation Law

CASPER & DE TOLEDO Stewart M. Casper (C) TREMONT SHELDON ROBINSON MAHONEY Frank A. Bailey (C), Robert R. Sheldon (C)

Transportation Law BERMAN LEGAL Brad L. Berman

Trusts and Estates

BLAIR & POTTS Arthur G. Potts, Jr. BRODY WILKINSON Douglas R. Brown**, James D. Funnell, Jr., David R. Hermenze, Edward Marcantonio, Peter T. Mott, Ronald B. Noren COHEN AND WOLF Richard J. Di Marco, Greta E. Solomon

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Hartford Antitrust Law

SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Christopher J. Cahill

Appellate Practice

DAY PITNEY Andraya Pulaski Brunau HASSETT & DONNELLY Zachary M. Dunn, Colleen M. Garlick, William P. Monigan HORTON, DOWD, BARTSCHI & LEVESQUE Scott T. Garosshen MURTHA CULLINA Joseph D. Szerejko PULLMAN & COMLEY Johanna S. Katz

Banking and Finance Law

CARLTON FIELDS Jeremy J. Mudd (B), Abigail L. Preissler (B) MURTHA CULLINA Nisha Kapur (B) SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Michael A. King* WILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER Tyler W. Humphrey (B)

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Years in Practice

MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS Haider Sultan

Commercial Litigation

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lawyers in Connecticut in the following practice areas:

AXINN, VELTROP & HARKRIDER Drew A. Hillier BROWN RUDNICK Kelsey Bond DAY PITNEY Andraya Pulaski Brunau HINCKLEY ALLEN Alexa T. Millinger, Sara J. Stankus MCCARTER & ENGLISH Britt Killian MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS Christopher M. Wasil MURTHA CULLINA Kevin W. Munn, Joseph D. Szerejko ROBINSON & COLE Dan A. Brody, Andrew A. DePeau

Construction Law

CONWAYSTOUGHTON Scott Kelleher* HINCKLEY ALLEN Thomas P. Banas LAW OFFICES OF CYNTHIA M. GARRATY Allen M. Even* PULLMAN & COMLEY Johanna S. Katz ROBINSON & COLE Choity R. Khan

Corporate Law

CARLTON FIELDS Abigail L. Preissler MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS Haider Sultan

Criminal Defense: White-Collar HINCKLEY ALLEN Alexa T. Millinger ROBINSON & COLE Dan A. Brody

• Antitrust Law • Appellate Practice • Banking and Finance Law* • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law • Commercial Litigation • Construction Law* • Corporate Law • Criminal Defense: White-Collar • Education Law • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law • Energy Law • Environmental Law • Family Law • Health Care Law • Immigration Law • Insurance Law

Key to Abbreviations ASTERISKS: *A single asterisk indicates lawyer is listed in litigation. **Two asterisks indicate a lawyer is listed in both litigation and non-litigation categories.

Banking & Finance Law B Banking & Finance R Financial Service Regulation B* Litigation – Banking & Finance Intellectual Property P Patent P* Litigation – Patent IP* Litigation – Intellectual Property

• Intellectual Property Law* • Labor and Employment Law* • Land Use & Zoning Law • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions • Medical Malpractice Law • Mergers & Acquisitions Law • Municipal Law • Personal Injury Litigation • Product Liability Litigation • Real Estate Law* • Securities / Capital Markets Law* • Tax Law • Technology Law • Transportation Law • Trusts and Estates • Venture Capital Law • Workers’ Compensation Law

Labor & Employment EE Employee MG Management LE* Litigation Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions Medical Malpractice Law Personal Injury Product Liability Litigation P Plaintiffs D Defendants

Securities / Capital Markets Law S Securities / Capital Markets R Securities Regulation S* Litigation - Securities Workers’ Compensation Law C Claimants E Employers

Education Law

CARLTON FIELDS Brendan N. Gooley SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Peter J. Maher

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Insurance Law

CARLTON FIELDS Brendan N. Gooley DAY PITNEY Joseph T. Nawrocki, Elizabeth Retersdorf GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI Andrew D. Bullard ROBINSON & COLE Charles F. Modzelewski

Intellectual Property Law

AXINN, VELTROP & HARKRIDER Alexander V. Alfano* (P*), Rebecca L. Clegg, Drew A. Hillier CONWAYSTOUGHTON Scott Kelleher DAY PITNEY Woo Sin Park, Melanie J. Raubeson MCCARTER & ENGLISH David Ewen

Labor and Employment Law

CARLTON FIELDS Brendan N. Gooleynull (EE, LE*, MG) JACKSON LEWIS Allison P. Dearington** (LE*, MG), Alexa M. Farmer (MG), Justin E. Theriault* (LE*), Carolyn A. Trotta* (LE*) MADSEN, PRESTLEY & PARENTEAU Claire Howard** (EE, LE*) MCCARTER & ENGLISH Emily A. Gianquinto* (LE*), Tiffany Hubbard (MG) ROSE KALLOR Cindy M. Cieslak (MG) SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Christopher E. Engler (EE)

Land Use & Zoning Law

SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Andrea L. Gomes

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions DAY PITNEY Andraya Pulaski Brunau (D) MCCARTER & ENGLISH Tara Sheldon (D)

Medical Malpractice Law

WALSH WOODARD Caitlyn Shea Malcynsky (P)

Mergers & Acquisitions Law

DAY PITNEY Patricia Jimenez SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Miriam Godfrey Lewis

Personal Injury Litigation

TRANTOLO & TRANTOLO Christopher Cramer (P), Blake Driscolli (P) WALSH WOODARD Caitlyn Shea Malcynsky (P)

Product Liability Litigation

HASSETT & DONNELLY William P. Monigan (D) MCCARTER & ENGLISH Tara Sheldon (D) SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Jaime A. Welsh (D)

Real Estate Law

BROWN RUDNICK Kyle R. Johnson DAY PITNEY Rosendo Garza, Jr. ROBINSON & COLE Jonathan H. Schaefer

Environmental Law

Securities / Capital Markets Law

Energy Law

ROBINSON & COLE Jonathan H. Schaefer SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Alfredo G. Fernández, Andrea L. Gomes, Pascal F. Naples

Family Law

PULLMAN & COMLEY Johanna S. Katz

Health Care Law

DAY PITNEY Rosendo Garza, Jr. MURTHA CULLINA Julia P. Boisvert ROBINSON & COLE Nathaniel T. Arden, Conor O. Duffy SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Stephanie M. Gomes-Ganhão, Damian J. Privitera

DECHERT Edward J. Stack IV (S) MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS Christopher M. Wasil* (S*)

Tax Law

MURTHA CULLINA Julia P. Boisvert

Technology Law

DAY PITNEY Woo Sin Park

Trusts and Estates

CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD Brianna L. Marquis DAY PITNEY Joanna M. Targonski SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Laura A. Schuyler

Venture Capital Law

DAY PITNEY Patricia Jimenez, Tekhara L. Kimber

New Haven Appellate Practice

Insurance Law

Banking and Finance Law

Intellectual Property Law

NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH Dennis M. Carnelli WIGGIN AND DANA Richard Luedeman NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH Jane Elaine Ballerini (B)

Commercial Litigation

BARCLAY DAMON Shaleem Yaqoob CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Douglas A. Balko MURTHA CULLINA Terence Brunau NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH Dennis M. Carnelli ZANGARI COHN CUTHBERTSON DUHL & GRELLO Cristina Salamone

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Family Law

WELTY ESPOSITO & WIELER Clifford Garnett

Health Care Law

MURTHA CULLINA Madiha Malik

CONNECTICUT

MURTHA CULLINA Juliana García-Uribe SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Bradley M. Harper

BROWN RUDNICK James R. Morrissey CARLTON FIELDS Jeremy J. Mudd MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS Christopher M. Wasil* ROBINSON & COLE Kathryn N. Mullin SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Andrea L. Gomes, Lilia N. Hrekul, Suzanne W. Warnery

ROBINSON & COLE Ivana D. Greco, Alisha N. Sullivan

WIGGIN AND DANA Joshua J. Wyatt

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Immigration Law

MURTHA CULLINA Emily McDonough Souza NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH Dennis M. Carnelli CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Damian K. Gunningsmith** (IP*)

Labor and Employment Law

CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Alan H. Bowie, Jr.* (LE*) LITTLER Michelle L. Devlin (MG), Lindsay M. Rinehart (MG) MURTHA CULLINA Martha M. Royston* (LE*) WIGGIN AND DANA Joshua J. Wyatt* (LE*) ZANGARI COHN CUTHBERTSON DUHL & GRELLO Cristina Salamone (MG)

Medical Malpractice Law

D’AMICO & PETTINICCHI Jeremy D’Amico (P) WIGGIN AND DANA Laura Ann Keller Froning (D)

Personal Injury Litigation

D’AMICO & PETTINICCHI Jeremy D’Amico (P)

ETEMI LAW Ron Etemi (P)

NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH Jane Elaine Ballerini

Product Liability Litigation

Transportation Law

Real Estate Law

Trusts and Estates

BARCLAY DAMON Shaleem Yaqoob

WIGGIN AND DANA David Noman-Schiff (D)

CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Stephanie E. Cummings

CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Stephanie E. Cummings MICHAEL D. LYNCH ATTORNEY AT LAW Michael D. Lynch

New London Appellate Practice

Land Use & Zoning Law

WALLER, SMITH & PALMER Timothy D. Bleasdale

Banking and Finance Law

GERAGHTY & BONNANO ATTORNEYS AT LAW Jonathan Friedler TOBIN, CARBERRY, O’MALLEY, RILEY & SELINGER William R. Sweeney WALLER, SMITH & PALMER Timothy D. Bleasdale

Commercial Litigation

Medical Malpractice Law

Education Law

Personal Injury Litigation

TOBIN, CARBERRY, O’MALLEY, RILEY & SELINGER Kristin L. Wainright (B) CONWAY, LONDREGAN, SHEEHAN & MONACO Eric J. Garofano GERAGHTY & BONNANO ATTORNEYS AT LAW Jonathan Friedler FEINSTEIN EDUCATION LAW GROUP Jillian L. Griswold

SUISMAN SHAPIRO ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Kyle J. Zrenda (P) TOBIN, CARBERRY, O’MALLEY, RILEY & SELINGER Emily R. Casey (D) BROWN JACOBSON Cassie Jameson (P) FAULKNER & GRAVES James M. McClure (P), Kevin G. Smith (P) SUISMAN SHAPIRO ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Roger T. Scully (P), Kyle J. Zrenda (P)

Environmental Law

TOBIN, CARBERRY, O’MALLEY, RILEY & SELINGER William R. Sweeney

Insurance Law

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Real Estate Law

SUISMAN SHAPIRO ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Kyle J. Zrenda

TOBIN, CARBERRY, O’MALLEY, RILEY & SELINGER William R. Sweeney

Labor and Employment Law

Workers’ Compensation Law

BROWN JACOBSON Cassie Jameson** (EE, LE*) MADSEN, PRESTLEY & PARENTEAU Magdalena Wiktor** (EE, LE*)

TOBIN, CARBERRY, O’MALLEY, RILEY & SELINGER Emily R. Casey (E)

Stamford Banking and Finance Law

OGLETREE, DEAKINS, NASH, SMOAK & STEWART William C. Ruggiero (MG) PULLMAN & COMLEY Zachary T. Zeid (MG) SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Keegan Drenosky* (LE*) WIGGIN AND DANA Christine Salmon Wachter* (LE*) WILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER Colleen Vellturo* (LE*)

MARTIN Christopher E. Geotes (B) PULLMAN & COMLEY Amy E. Murray (B), Erick A. Russell (B) SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Nicole S. King (B)

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Jessica M. Signore

Land Use & Zoning Law

Commercial Litigation

CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Lindsay T. Reed CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD William N. Wright DAY PITNEY Michael Schoeneberger EPSTEIN BECKER & GREEN Carol J. Faherty FINN DIXON & HERLING Matthew B. Danzer KAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN Megan E. Bryson MURTHA CULLINA Benjamin H. Nissim PULLMAN & COMLEY Thomas S. Lambert VERRILL DANA Kristen G. Rossetti

Construction Law

CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Jason A. Klein COHEN AND WOLF Alexander Copp

Medical Malpractice Law

KAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN Megan E. Bryson (D, P), Rachel S. Pearson (D)

Mergers & Acquisitions Law

PULLMAN & COMLEY Kelly F. O’Donnell WIGGIN AND DANA Monica A. Kolinsky, Robert J. Kornhaas, Brian J. Sturm

Municipal Law

PULLMAN & COMLEY Erick A. Russell

PULLMAN & COMLEY Thomas S. Lambert* WITHERSWORLDWIDE Dimitrios P. Tournas

Personal Injury Litigation

WILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER Chloe D. Angotta (D) WOCL LEYDON Jacqueline E. Fusco (P)

Corporate Law

MARTIN Christopher E. Geotes PULLMAN & COMLEY Kelly F. O’Donnell WIGGIN AND DANA Brittany Christensen, Robert J. Kornhaas

Product Liability Litigation

PULLMAN & COMLEY Thomas S. Lambert (D)

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Real Estate Law

DAY PITNEY Michael Schoeneberger FINN DIXON & HERLING Matthew B. Danzer

CARMODY TORRANCE SANDAK & HENNESSEY Jason A. Klein CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD Scott T. Witthuhn DAY PITNEY Michael Hanna SHIPMAN & GOODWIN Nicole S. King WITHERSWORLDWIDE Dimitrios P. Tournas ZEICHNER ELLMAN & KRAUSE Annabelle Machado-Costa

Education Law

PULLMAN & COMLEY Amy E. Murray

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law ROBINSON & COLE Gregory J. Bennici

Environmental Law

Securities / Capital Markets Law

Family Law

Tax Law

DAY PITNEY Michael T. Cummings (S)

WITHERSWORLDWIDE Dimitrios P. Tournas BRODER ORLAND MURRAY & DEMATTIE Christopher DeMattie COHEN AND WOLF Clifford A. Merin RUTKIN, OLDHAM & GRIFFIN Karissa L. Parker

Health Care Law

KAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN Rachel S. Pearson MURTHA CULLINA Daniel J. Kagan PULLMAN & COMLEY Amy E. Murray

Immigration Law

MCCARTER & ENGLISH Alexandra Chalons-Browne

Insurance Law

MCCARTER & ENGLISH Jennifer Black Strutt WILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER Anne C. LeVasseur

Labor and Employment Law

coming soon

CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD Cara Howe Santoro PULLMAN & COMLEY Kelly F. O’Donnell

Technology Law

PULLMAN & COMLEY Kelly F. O’Donnell

Trusts and Estates

COHEN AND WOLF Tatiana F. DaSilva CUMMINGS & LOCKWOOD Katherine Cotter Gent, Katherine A. McAllister DAY PITNEY Amit Ochani MURTHA CULLINA Patrick Coughlin PULLMAN & COMLEY Kelly F. O’Donnell WIGGIN AND DANA Kailtyn A. Pacelli

b e s t l a w y e r s . c o m /s u b s c r i b e

Venture Capital Law

DAY PITNEY Michael T. Cummings

COHEN AND WOLF Marc J. Herman* (LE*), Jordan E. Sala* (LE*) KAUFMAN BORGEEST & RYAN Megan E. Bryson* (LE*)

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