Connecticut Lawyers

Personal Injury Law

3115 Main St, Ste 1, Stratford, CT 06614

Mr. Sevillano has been a practicing trial attorney for over 14 years. For the last decade, he has concentrated his efforts on helping those who have been seriously injured. He has handled a wide range of personal injury and wrongful death matters including car and truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, railroad injuries including FELA claims, premises liability, complex medical malpractice claims and defective products claims.

Personal Injury Law

100 Plains Rd, Milford, CT 06461, USA

Attorney Alex Mario, daughter of firm founder and president, Carter Mario, was inspired from an early age to continue her family’s legacy of fighting for the injured. Alex has stood alongside her father and the Carter Mario Law Firm from the age of fifteen, in the firm’s commercials, billboards, buses, and social media platforms and encouraged Connecticut’s injured to “Get Carter!” Born and raised in Connecticut, Alex’s competitive drive and fighting spirit led her to attend high school at the prestigious International Management Group (IMG) Sports Academy, in Bradenton, Fl. in their soccer program. From there it was a natural choice to follow her parents’ footsteps and attend college at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Alex double majored in Journalism and Mass Communication & Spanish Literature and Language. During college, Alex spent a year abroad in Seville, Spain, where she lived with a Spanish family and was completely immersed in the local culture. Upon graduation from college, Alex worked for four years at Time Warner Cable Corporate in NYC in various roles from executive assistant to the President of Residential Operations, a Marketing Analyst, as well as Analyst of Operational Effectiveness. During this time, she was elected to be a member of Time Warner Cable’s Aspiring Leadership Organization. Working with people and solving disputes on a corporate level made Alex realize her desire to return to the family law business and help those that needed a fighter in their corner. She obtained her JD from Fordham University School of Law, where she earned a spot on their Trial Advocacy team, one of the top programs in the country. While earning her JD, Alex also received the Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award – an award given for providing over 100 hours of pro bono and community work for Fordham Law’s Mediation Clinic at the small claims court in Manhattan. When Alex isn’t fiercely advocating for her clients, she is busy with her family, especially keeping up with her young sons Kees and Karson. Once an avid movie buff, she now has become a connoisseur of children’s television shows, and knows most of Coco Melon by heart! She still makes time to enjoy a good travel or cooking show on the weekends, listen to some jazz or Andrea Bocelli and when able, enjoys skiing and watching soccer. Her dogs, Bubba & Frankie, are her lounging partners and add to the overall excitement. As your dedicated advocate, Alex will handcraft a plan of attack that is specific to your case. Born into a family of fighters and high achievers, Alex is ready to stand in your corner and help you get your life back.

Civil Litigation

27 Imperial Ave, Westport, CT 06880

Alexander J. Trembicki is listed as a member of Lynch, Trembicki & Boynton, a Connecticut firm with offices in Westport and Milford, and his professional background centers on civil litigation. His work has included jury trials, cases decided by trial judges, arbitration and appeals. His firm biography identifies commercial and personal injury litigation among his areas of experience, alongside employment, construction, probate and matrimonial matters.

Family and Divorce Law

1177 Summer St suite 403, Stamford, CT 06905, USA

Admitted to practice since 2006, Ami Jayne has focused solely within the field of Family Law. She is proud to have expanded the definition of abuse within the coercive control element in Connecticut Jurisprudence under Jennifer’s Law as well as litigated a seminal case surrounding financial contributions to college by parents. Joining practice with Kevin in 2007, attaining the partner role in 2021, Ami Jayne developed the empathy and skill to listen and advocate most effectively for her clients. Having the distinction of being appointed by the Court and sharpening trial advocacy skills in litigation, Ami Jayne is proud of her client-tailored legal approach to the client’s particular needs with a specific focus on vigorous defense of clients when they have otherwise been traditionally marginalized or abused within a domestic relationship. She perceives her negotiation and litigation skills can assist in determining whether alternate dispute resolution is prudent. Experience in a courtroom can best steer one towards settlement. As a law student, Ami Jayne enjoyed a position on the Roger Williams University School of Law Honor Board as well as having the privilege of interning for now United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse while he held position of Rhode Island Attorney General. Ami Jayne enjoyed her roles on the Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, “Covid-19 Response Council” as well as being an active member with the Fairfield County Bar Association and distinguished among “Lawyers of Distinction,” “10 Best Attorneys,” “Lawyer of Distinction,” and “Top 10 Female Attorney.”

Estate Planning Law

200 Glastonbury Blvd suite 202, Glastonbury, CT 06033, USA

Barry D. Horowitz is a founding partner and president of the law firm of Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates, P.C. He received his diploma from the Loomis Chaffee School and his Bachelor of Arts from Bennington College, where he dual majored in philosophy and music. Mr. Horowitz was awarded his Juris Doctor degree with honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law. While attending law school, Mr. Horowitz received the American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Ethics and the Nathan Burkan Award. After graduation from law school, Mr. Horowitz continued his legal education at New York University School of Law where he received a Post Doctorate Law Degree in Taxation. He has also recently received a national achievement award. He was selected for Super Lawyers in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. In November, 2023, Connecticut Magazine selected Mr. Horowitz as one of their “Top Attorneys in Connecticut.” Mr. Horowitz is admitted to practice before all the state courts in the State of CT.

Family and Divorce Law

8 Wright St 2nd floor, Westport, CT 06880, USA

BRUCE A. FOODMAN is a partner in the Law Offices of Lerner, Guarino & Foodman, LLC. Attorney Foodman represents clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody, property division, alimony, child support, relocation, and various post judgment issues. With more than 30 years of experience, he has earned a reputation for competence, compassion, and fierce client advocacy, while being recognized by his peers within the family law field for excellence. Attorney Foodman is persistent and detailed oriented and has negotiated, arbitrated, litigated, and mediated family law issues throughout the State of Connecticut. Attorney Foodman is a proponent of structured alternative dispute resolution involving the use of specialized family law mediators and arbitrators. Attorney Foodman serves as a court appointed Special Master for the Judicial Districts of Stamford and Danbury.

Personal Injury Law

100 Plains Rd, Milford, CT 06461, USA

Carter Mario has been practicing law in Connecticut for over 30 years. He attended college at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill on a full wrestling scholarship and from there went to law school at Stetson University College of Law in St. Pete, Florida. He chose to return to his hometown of Milford, Connecticut to start his practice. As Founder and President of Carter Mario Law Firm, Carter has spearheaded tremendous growth. What started in a one-room office has grown into Connecticut’s largest personal injury law firm with six, fully staffed offices across the state. “We’re big enough to go against any insurance company but small enough to care about our clients,” said Carter. “Our growth has been possible because of the excellence, care, and compassion with which we have served thousands of clients. Everything we do is about putting clients first,” Carter said. “That is the foundation of the firm. I love when the representation ends with a fully satisfied client that we have helped to make a positive difference in their life.” “I have built my career on helping injured individuals to rebuild their lives. That’s what brought me to focus my practice on personal injury. No two personal injury clients or cases are exactly the same. Each one of us has a different story to tell. That’s why I create a personalized, comprehensive strategy in order to secure the best possible outcome for each client after they have been injured due to the negligence of another person. I strive to ensure that our clients get what they truly deserve.” Throughout his legal career, Carter has received numerous awards for his legal abilities and impressive track record, including being featured in books and numerous publications that highlight top businesses focusing on culture and customer experience. His perfect 10.0 Avvo rating speaks volumes about his skills, passion, and dedication to his clients. Carter holds an AV preeminent rating through Martindale-Hubbell. As such, he is part of an elite group of attorneys who have been highly rated by their peers as having very high ethical standards and an A grade of 4.5 or higher. He is also passionate about helping those organizations that need his help through the firm’s CarterCares outreach program. Attorney Carter Mario is licensed to practice in Connecticut and the U.S. District Court of Connecticut. Carter is married to his college sweetheart, and they have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Two of his kids, Alex and Luke, work with him at the firm as attorneys. When he is not working, you can find him hard at work on his tractor or excavator digging holes and making trails on his property in Vermont. He is an avid motorcycle rider as well as a top-notch peloton rider and cyclist. Carter believes staying in shape gives him the mental toughness, energy, and well-being to keep him on top of his game and be the best version of himself so that he can be the best advocate for those that depend on him.

Estate Planning Law

330 S Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA

Cate is a trusted advisor for individuals and families who seek practical strategies for their estate planning and estate-related needs. Her practice focuses on trust and estate planning, Medicaid / Title XIX, probate, and business succession planning. Cate also handles residential and commercial real estate transactions. Ericson, Scalise & Mangan was voted Best Law Office in 2022 and Best Eldercare Attorneys in 2021 in the poll. Cate earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin and her Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law, Magna Cum Laude. During her time in law school, she was inducted into the legal honor society Phi Delta Phi and was the recipient of The John L. Hanny Memorial Scholarship, The Sandra and Martin Lax Endowed Scholarship, and the Distinguished Academic Achievement Awards for Civil Procedure I, Mediation, Healthcare Compliance Law, and Representing Clients. Upon graduating, Cate was the faculty’s choice for the Superior Classroom Performance award. Cate is a member of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce, Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce, Connecticut Bar Association’s Trust and Estate and Elder Law sections, and West Hartford Phoenix BNI. Trained in Alternative Dispute Resolution processes, Cate is an empathetic and compassionate attorney who strives to establish meaningful connections with her clients. Her experience includes a Sappern Fellow in the Family Services Center of the Hartford Superior Court, intern at The Children’s Law Center of CT, and Associate Attorney in estate administration and estate planning. Demonstrating an impeccable eye for attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, Cate provides exceptional client service with time-sensitive work requiring fast action and composure under pressure. Cate serves on the Board of Directors for Healing Hoofbeats, a non-profit organization that specializes in working with individuals, families, and veterans to overcome trauma through Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Cate is also active as a fundraiser for the Amyloidosis Foundation, helping to finance finding a cure. A classically trained dancer, in her spare time, she enjoys mentoring young dancers, spending time with her family, and being outdoors.

Personal Injury Law

28 North St, Guilford, CT 06437, USA

Corinne M. Mullen is the founder of Mullen Law Firm and a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. She is one of approximately 70 women in New Jersey to hold this certification and is among the top 1.5% of attorneys in the state recognized as civil trial specialists. From the firm’s office in Hoboken, New Jersey, Corinne represents individuals, businesses, and digital creators across New Jersey, and serves clients located in New York. Her practice focuses on internet defamation, online reputation attacks, social media defamation, false online allegations, cyber harassment and cyber stalking, platform bans, and related reputation matters. For more than 30 years, Corinne has built her practice on the legal challenges that arise when reputation, technology, and the First Amendment intersect. Her record includes a six-figure cyberstalking verdict and the dismissal of a defamation suit before trial through a strategic evidentiary brief.

General Practice Law

10 Grand St., Harford, CT 06106

David Mester has over 47 years of experience representing individuals in Divorce, Social Security, Criminal, and Personal Injury cases. He has appeared before the U.S. Court of Appeals (2nd Circuit), U.S. District Court in Connecticut, Connecticut Supreme Court, Connecticut Appellate Court, and in every Superior and Geographical Area Court in Connecticut. Attorney Mester is committed to helping those in need of legal representation and to assist men and women going through the most difficult time of their lives - whether through divorce or child custody matters, disability, injury, or criminal prosecution. As an experienced lawyer with more than 2,600 Social Security hearing and appeals during his career, Attorney Mester is able to effectively, represent clients in Hartford, New Haven and Springfield, MA. Additionally, Attorney Mester has extensive experience in the Connecticut Family Courts including many trials and hearings. He frequently sits as a Special Master in several courts throughout the state. He works in Hartford, Middlesex, Tolland, Windham, New Haven, and New London Counties. Mr. Mester also has experience in Collaborative Divorce matter and other alternative dispute resolution forums. David is the father of 2 children and resides in West Hartford with many years of coaching baseball, basketball, and is a part of many community and fraternal organizations.

Civil Litigation

100 Great Meadow Road, Suite 201, Wethersfield, CT 06109

David practices Employment litigation, focusing mainly on the public sector. David also advises employees on litigation prevention through employee therapy and training, as well as performing employee inquiries on behalf of employees. David defends individuals , corporations and municipalities in matters relating to employment, including discrimination , harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, wrongful termination, and civil rights violations.

Estate Planning Law

315 HIghland Avenue, STE 101, Chesire, CT 06410

Mr. Hendel has been practicing wealth preservation planning for over twenty years. He is a graduate of the University of Rochester, has a Masters in Business Administration (concentrating in finance and accounting) from Cornell University, and received his law degree from the University of Connecticut, with honors. In addition, he is a Certified Public Accountant. This background enables him to appreciate and understand the legal as well as the financial objectives of his clients, and to design and recommend planning that is not only consistent with a client’s economic goals but also is cost effective. Mr. Hendel represents successful professionals, families, and businessmen who own closely held businesses. He participates in a “virtual law firm” with several attorneys with differing areas of expertise. This allows Mr. Hendel’s clients to benefit from the legal advice of experts in many areas, and to insure that their wealth preservation plans incorporate the knowledge of several disciplines. He also has numerous legal and financial contacts throughout the world that enable him to provide clients who have international needs with planning that takes into account both US law as well as the laws of any other applicable country, and to enable clients to obtain expert advice overseas. Mr. Hendel is admitted to practice law in the States of Connecticut and New York.

Civil Litigation

45 Channing Street, PO Box 60, New London, CT 06320

Attorney Coric Criminal defense experience includes the prosecution of defendants in federal , state and tribal courts, charged with a variety of felonies, misdemeanors, infringements and infringements of motor vehicles. Attorney Coric has dealt with a variety of cases concerning international jurisdictional disputes over child custody questions, including cases involving both participating countries in the Hague Convention and non-participating countries.

Family and Divorce Law

1238 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA

Mr. Sinclair represents clients in family matters, including divorces, custody petitions and post judgment actions. Much of Attorney Sinclair’s work has involved reviewing small business ownership interests and their potential value in property settlement or support orders. Attorney Sinclair also represents clients in matter before the Probate Court. In addition to estate administration, Attorney Sinclair has experience representing clients in conservatorship and guardianship matters. Attorney Sinclair is a member of the American Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association, Fairfield County Bar Association, and Greater Bridgeport Bar Association. Prior to returning to law school Mr. Sinclair was part of the business advisory and audit practice of Arthur Andersen and was the Vice President and Controller of a small professional firm. Mr. Sinclair earned a Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University, a Master of Science in Professional Accounting from the University of Hartford, and a Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law. While at Quinnipiac University, Attorney Sinclair was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society, where he competed and coached in family law competitions. Attorney Sinclair was a member of the Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity and offered his time to the community preparing tax returns in connection with the VITA program. Mr. Sinclair volunteers his time at the legal advice clinic sponsored by the Domestic Violence Crisis Center in Stamford, Connecticut. Attorney Sinclair is active in his church, giving his time to mission projects, committee membership and music ministry.

Labor Law

1 Liberty Square suite 208, New Britain, CT 06052, USA

Edward T. Lynch, Jr. is a 1967 graduate of Georgetown University. He holds both a Master in Business Administration and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Connecticut. He is admitted to practice in the Courts of Connecticut, several U.S. District Courts, several Circuits of the U.S. Court of Appeals, the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Claims Court, the U.S. Court of Military Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He resides in New Britain and has served as its Corporation Counsel. He was previously an Associate Professor of Law at Central Connecticut State University and he is an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association. He held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Army National Guard in the position of Staff Judge Advocate.

Family and Divorce Law

55 Greens Farms Road, Westport, CT 06880

I am often asked: “Why are you a divorce lawyer?” The answer – I get great satisfaction from seeing how well my clients are doing at the end of their case versus when we first met. Facilitating that transition and growth, while challenging, is the most gratifying part of my job. The follow-up question is often: “What prepared you most to be a Family Law attorney?” Ironically, the answer lies not in court but rather on a court – a tennis court! Besides being a highly competitive tennis player throughout my life, I worked in various capacities as a tennis pro and in clay court maintenance. Little did I know that over thirty-five years ago, as a teenager and through college, spending my spring and summer days waking up at 5:00 a.m., rolling and sweeping har-tru tennis courts, carrying 50-pound bags of calcium chloride and clay, providing instruction to adults and children, and training for upcoming tournaments, that I would actually be learning how to become a Family Law attorney. There are many similarities between a Family Law attorney and a competitive tennis player. First, preparation is key. Just as I endlessly practiced to hone and analyze every last minute detail of my strokes, it is necessary as a Family Law attorney to understand the details regarding my client’s wishes and desires, his/her unique situation, his/her spouse’s personality, and attitude, the strengths and weaknesses in positions, and the ramifications of the foregoing in light of the law. Second, being able to change strategies if your initial plan is faltering is the key to achieving a most favorable outcome. While preparing and counseling my client, I know that the other side is strategizing and preparing to take advantage of and expose weaknesses in my case. Accordingly, I prepare as though I represent the other side. Since I represent all different types of people, I have a tremendous advantage – as I often represent the “other side,” which provides me with a unique perspective, allowing me to effectively counsel my client best on how to proceed. Put simply, no one will outwork or outlast me. Understanding conditions that impact a tennis match, such as weather, wind, and outside distractions, and managing to stay focused when there are other interruptions is crucial. This is why my tennis coach always made us practice in the most difficult of conditions, including on a court that was located off a busy street that shared a fence with a pool filled with children and an outdoor bar and grill. I had to stay focused and block out distractions, especially during swim meets and happy hour. Similarly, the conditions in a courtroom can change at a moment’s notice. Notably, you often are not assigned a judge until the day of your trial. Further, there are always disruptions. People constantly coming in and out of the courtroom. Ten minutes recesses become forty minutes. Witnesses are taken out of order. Exhibits are not admitted into evidence. To be effective, you must adjust and stay disciplined, all while keeping the judge focused. Having been involved in some of the most challenging and notable cases in Connecticut, I have learned how important it is to consult with other professionals to assist in the process. I have worked successfully with many therapists, accountants, business valuators, and attorneys in other practice areas (tax, real estate, criminal, and trust and estates) when it becomes necessary. As a Past-President of the Fairfield County Bar Association, I have had the opportunity to get to know the leading lawyers in each practice area. Having significant experience as a trial lawyer has strengthened my belief that every divorce case should be settled. What people do not realize is that less than 5% of divorce cases go to trial. Of course, it is far more interesting to hear about the gory and gossipy details of a contested divorce in a social setting. However, that is, to great relief, the exception. The only time a case should go to trial is if the offer on the table from the other side represents something beyond the worst-case scenario. This is why it is absolutely necessary to honestly counsel my clients and cultivate their expectations based on my over twenty-five years of experience. I believe in being direct and honest with my clients. While I will always be supportive, I am not a cheerleader. Most importantly, there is one major difference between a divorce court and a tennis court. If you are successful, you win your tennis match. There is no winning in divorce – at least not on the day of the divorce. You can judge how well you did in your divorce by looking at where you are personally, professionally, and most importantly, if relevant, how well your children are doing one to two years after the divorce is finalized. Is everyone adjusting well to the new schedule? Are you settled professionally? Have you rediscovered who you were before your marriage deteriorated? This all leads back to the most gratifying part of my job, hearing from clients a couple of years after the divorce where they share the success they have had in moving on – thanking my team and me for being there during one of the darkest, insecure and difficult periods in their lives.

Family and Divorce Law

55 Greens Farms Road, Westport, CT 06880

I am often asked, “Why are you a divorce lawyer?” The answer – I get great satisfaction from seeing how well my clients are doing at the end of their case versus when we first met. Facilitating that transition and growth, while challenging, is the most gratifying part of my job. The follow-up question is often: “What prepared you most to be a Family Law attorney?” Ironically, the answer lies not in court but rather on a court – a tennis court! Besides being a highly competitive tennis player throughout my life, I worked in various capacities as a tennis pro and in clay court maintenance. Little did I know that over thirty-five years ago, as a teenager and through college, spending my spring and summer days waking up at 5:00 a.m., rolling and sweeping har-tru tennis courts, carrying 50-pound bags of calcium chloride and clay, providing instruction to adults and children, and training for upcoming tournaments, that I would actually be learning how to become a Family Law attorney. There are many similarities between a Family Law attorney and a competitive tennis player. First, preparation is key. Just as I endlessly practiced to hone and analyze every last minute detail of my strokes, it is necessary as a Family Law attorney to understand the details regarding my client’s wishes and desires, his/her unique situation, his/her spouse’s personality, and attitude, the strengths and weaknesses in positions, and the ramifications of the foregoing in light of the law. Second, being able to change strategies if your initial plan is faltering is the key to achieving a most favorable outcome. While preparing and counseling my client, I know that the other side is strategizing and preparing to take advantage of and expose weaknesses in my case. Accordingly, I prepare as though I represent the other side. Since I represent all different types of people, I have a tremendous advantage – as I often represent the “other side,” which provides me with a unique perspective, allowing me to effectively counsel my client best on how to proceed. Put simply, no one will outwork or outlast me.

Family and Divorce Law

5 Imperial Ave, Westport, CT 06880, USA

Eva has extensive experience practicing all areas of family law, including divorce litigation, post-judgment modifications and enforcement actions, and prenuptial/postnuptial contract drafting. Eva started her career in a small civil law firm in Fairfield County in 2008, when she first began handling matrimonial matters. During her nearly fifteen years of legal experience since then, she has been personally involved in all aspects of representation from client intake through trial, working directly with clients for the entirety of their cases. Eva takes a customized approach to each case in order to determine a strategy that would be best for each specific client’s needs and goals. Eva has litigated, negotiated, and mediated family law cases, often working with high net worth individuals and families. Her background also includes estate planning and employment contract negotiation and litigation. Her years of experience working with high net worth families in the estate planning context, as well as representing high-level executives in the employment context, gives her a unique understanding of complex assets and compensation structures that other family law attorneys often lack. This enables Eva to advocate for clients in a manner that best protects their assets. Understanding that financial consequences are not the only considerations individuals face during litigation, Eva also works with clients to resolve custodial issues involving minor children in order to find a solution that works best for each family. She has significant experience working with families in crisis and handling heavily litigated matrimonial matters. Her experience includes guardian ad litem work at the Children’s Law Center of Connecticut, where attorneys represented minors in highly contentious custody disputes, often in high profile family court and criminal court matters. She worked on cases ranging from complex relocation proceedings to emergency removal proceedings, many of which involved sensitive issues such as child abuse, neglect, and termination of parental rights. She regularly partnered with the social work department, making home visits to meet with families in order to prepare evaluations and recommendations to the Court. Her public service work also includes volunteering at Sanctuary for Families in New York City, where she represented victims of domestic violence in divorce proceedings. Eva was honored with the Archibald R. Murray Service Award summa cum laude from Fordham University School of Law in recognition of her dedication of over 1,500 hours of pro bono work to victims of domestic violence and families in crisis. Eva also makes time to volunteer in her community. She has mentored young women through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, as well as through her alma maters, Boston College and Lauralton Hall Academy.

Family and Divorce Law

1100 Summer St #300, Stamford, CT 06905, USA

Gary I. Cohen is a family and matrimonial lawyer in Stamford, Connecticut, with the Law Offices of Gary I. Cohen, P.C. His work includes representing individuals in divorce litigation, and his family-law practice encompasses both trial and appellate courts. The firm lists legal separation, property division and alimony among its services, as well as child support, custody and visitation matters. Litigation is not the only subject Cohen addresses in the firm’s account of his work. He describes settlement as preferable to trial when both parties act from informed, rational self-interest. In that same account, he speaks of representing people whose family difficulties involve financial, emotional and psychological concerns alongside legal ones. Cohen earned his undergraduate degree at Yale and his Juris Doctor at the University of Virginia. At Virginia, he edited articles for the Virginia Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif. His firm biography describes a Connecticut legal career of more than 50 years, most of it devoted to family and matrimonial matters. His professional association work includes helping establish the American College of Family Trial Lawyers. He has served as president of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and of the Connecticut chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The biography also identifies him as a Charter Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. His firm’s Stamford office is on Summer Street, in Suite 300 at number 1100.

Estate Planning Law

714 Hopmeadow St suite 9, Simsbury, CT 06070, USA

Ms. Watterworth was admitted to the practice of law in Connecticut in 1988. She maintains a membership in the Connecticut State Bar Association, and the Estate & Probate Section and the Elder Law Section of the Bar Association. She is also a member of the Simsbury Bar Assocaition. She practices in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, asset protection planning, conservatorships, and elder law. She has more than two decades of experience with roles in major law firm private practice at Murtha, Cullina in Hartford, CT and Cummings & Lockwood in Stamford, CT, and Wall Street investment banking with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Gayle earned a Juris Doctorate Degree with High Honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law, where she served as Managing Editor of the Connecticut Journal of International Law. She graduated from Fairfield University in 1984, where she earned a B.A., cum laude, in Art History. In 2017, Gayle attended the Harvard University Graduate Program in Non-Profit Management. Prior continuing education studies included the FINRA Institute at Wharton. Gayle has been a long-time resident of Simsbury, CT, where she is currently a weekly activities volunteer at the McLean Home. She has previously served as a Co-leader in STEM Scouts and a volunteer chef for Church Street Eats, a local soup kitchen program in Hartford, CT. Gayle is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, Hartford Bar Association, and Simsbury Bar Association. She is also a Board member of NAMI – Farmington Valley, CT.

Family and Divorce Law

5 North Main Street, Suite 5, Wallingford, CT 06492

Attorney Allen has extensive litigation experience including arbitrating, mediating, and trying family disputes. His family practice includes everything from amicable mediated property-only divorces to complex litigated divorce and custody matters. His real estate practice concentrates on residential real estate closings. Our firm has relationships with a number of local real estate agents and lenders. Attorney Allen is licensed to practice in all Connecticut State and Federal courts. Attorney Allen has been recently selected by the New Haven Register for inclusion in their list of the Best in New Haven series. He has also been recognized by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Inc. as one of the top 10 personal injury attorneys under age 40 in Connecticut. Attorney Allen has consistently been selected for inclusion on the Connecticut Super Lawyers List since 2010 and was selected for inclusion on the Connecticut and New England Super Lawyer List in 2013 and 2014. See selection process details here. He was selected for the Connecticut Law Tribune's 2012 Class of New Leaders in the Law and as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 in 2012, making him one of only 40 trial lawyers from the State of Connecticut to be selected for this group of accomplished young trial lawyers. Attorney Allen was also selected for inclusion as a Member of the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance in 2012.

Family and Divorce Law

5 Imperial Ave, Westport, CT 06880, USA

Prior to joining Rutkin Oldham Contratto LLC, India gained experience working in a fast-paced litigation firm representing health care providers in the defense of medical malpractice matters. During that time, she handled all aspects of pre-trial litigation, including case development, legal research, fact investigation and motion support. India was largely responsible for discovery oversight, including compliance management and review. She compiled relevant discovery and drafted various discovery motions, including demands and objections relative to discovery requests. India’s interest and passion for family law arose out of her experience working at a law firm in South Carolina during her undergraduate years. She helped the partners prepare for mediation and negotiations and was responsible for drafting and reviewing separation agreements. It was during this experience that India realized the importance of individualized, quality representation in family law matters. Having spent a great deal of time in law school studying corporate law and securities as well as her experience drafting chapters of a corporate finance textbook, India holds a unique knowledge and interest in the financial aspect of high net worth divorce. India graduated cum laude from Coastal Carolina University. There, she served as a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity and focused her studies on History and Political Science. India received her Juris Doctor from New York Law School, graduating cum laude. During her time in law school, India was a John Marshall Harlan Scholar and a member of the Dean’s Leadership Council. Additionally, she gained invaluable research and writing skills while serving as a Staff Editor of the New York Law School Law Review. India has spent a significant amount of time volunteering with Leaps of Faith, a non-profit organization in her hometown of Newtown, CT. The program is focused on providing adaptive waterski instructions to children with physical disabilities. Through the program, India had an opportunity to connect with children of all ages and provide a safe and memorable experience.

Workers Compensation Law

40 Stanford Drive, 1st Floor, Farmington, CT 06032

James F. Aspell is the principal and managing attorney of the firm which he started in 2006 following 20 years of litigation practice in a mid -size firm in Hartford, Connecticut. Jim focuses his practice in the areas of worker's compensation and personal injury litigation, insurance subrogation law, social security disability law, personal bankruptcy, and residential real estate. Recognized by judges, Commissioners, and attorneys, Jim has been Peer Rated for his legal ability and ethics by Martindale Hubbell and has successfully brought and defended hundreds of cases at the trial and appellate level before the Connecticut Worker's Compensation Commission, and in Connecticut State , Federal and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Courts. Jim has been designated as a Board Certified Connecticut Worker's Compensation Specialists by the Standing Committee on Specialty Certification of the Connecticut Bar Association since the inception of the program. He has held the coveted Recommended Insurance Attorney designation from the A.M. Best Company since 2005 in recognition of his work in the defense of worker's compensation matters for various insurers, third party administrators and Connecticut municipalities. Jim was admitted to practice in the State and Federal Courts of Connecticut in 1986, The Mashantucket Tribal Court in 1991 and the United States Supreme Court in 1992. Jim is a 1986 graduate of Western New England College School of Law and a 1983 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University. He has served as an adjunct faculty member in the field of Aviation Law at the University of New Haven . He is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association and a member of the Worker's Compensation Section of the Association. Jim is also a member of the Hartford County Bar Association and has served for many years on the Legal -Medical Committee. He is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the National Association of Social Security Claimant's Representatives (NOSSCR) and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He is a past member of the Defense Research Institute. Jim is the Past- President of the Connecticut River Chapter of the Ohio Wesleyan Alumni Association and has served as President and in various other capacities in the Dynamic Networking Association. He has served the community as a coach and referee for the West Hartford Youth Soccer League and as Assistant Cub Master of Pack 145 in West Hartford. He is a USSF certified soccer referee and holds a 50-gross ton Master's license from the United States Coast Guard. He is a life-long resident of West Hartford where he resides with his wife and 3 children. Outside of the office Jim enjoys sailing, travel and cooking.

Personal Injury Law

280 Talcottville Rd, Vernon, CT 06066, USA

Attorney McCoy is a civil trial lawyer serving all matters that involve civil litigation. This includes bankruptcy, personal injury claims, and commercial litigation from defective premise actions, inadequate security cases, drug litigation, tractor-trailer wrecks, wrongful death actions, and motor vehicle accidents. He is also known for defending white-collar criminal cases and much more. Attorney McCoy received a diploma from the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and the Connecticut Bar Association for his completion of intensive professional training in the art and skill of Trial Advocacy. Attorney McCoy is licensed in State and Federal Court in Connecticut.

Medical Malpractice Law

750 E Main St suite 810, Stamford, CT 06902, USA

Joaquin Madry has significant experience litigating major catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases in federal and state court. He has tried numerous cases to verdict and has recovered more than $150 million for his clients. Joaquin has built an extensive record serving individuals and families who received substandard medical care or who were the victims of negligence.

Criminal Defense Law

155 Town Farm Road, Farmington, CT 06032

Jon L. Schoenhorn is a Connecticut criminal defense attorney whose firm, Jon L. Schoenhorn & Associates, LLC, lists its office in Hartford. He founded the firm and was first certified in both civil and criminal trial law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in 1990. Discrimination cases have placed Schoenhorn on both sides of the hearing table, as an adjudicator and as counsel. Appointed by Connecticut’s governor to serve as a hearing officer for the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, he conducted administrative hearings and wrote opinions on discrimination claims. That appointment is a former role. In his work as an attorney, he obtained a jury verdict in 2009 on an employee’s claim of a hostile work environment based on sexual orientation. He has also brought due process challenges to student disciplinary hearings involving high school and university administrators. Schoenhorn helped found the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, later serving as its president and as an elected Executive Board member. The association gave him its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022. His public service includes membership on the Legislative Task Force for Sentencing Reform in 2006–07; he is also a Life Fellow of the Connecticut Bar Foundation. The firm’s criminal practice covers investigations, grand jury proceedings, arrest and bail, pretrial motions, trials and appeals. White collar and motor vehicle investigations are among the matters it handles.

Personal Injury Law

68 Bayview Cir, Watertown, CT 06795, USA

Joseph D. Foti, Jr., was admitted to the State of Connecticut Superior Court in 1985, the Federal Court in 1986 and the U.S. Supreme Court in 2016. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1982 and attended Loyola University School of Law and Western New England College School of Law where he graduated in 1985. Mr. Foti is certified as a Civil Trial Advocate of the Nation al Board of Trial Advocacy and has successfully completed the requirements of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy for litigation. He is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, the Waterbury Bar Association, where he is a member of the governing body, as well as the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, where he is a member of their Board of Governors and Case Review Committee, and Advocate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Foti limits his practice to plaintiff personal injury litigation in both State and Federal Courts as well as professional malpractice litigation. Prior to joining Moore, O’ Brien, Jacques and Yelenak in 1998, Mr. Foti practiced as a litigator in criminal, family, commercial as well as personal injury matters. For several years, Mr. Foti served as City Counsel to the City of Waterbury Police Department, where he trained police personnel and wrote policies concerning the use of deadly force, high speed pursuits and search warrant issues. He has been certified by the Connecticut State Police as a Municipal Police Trainer. While at Moore, O’Brien, Jacques & Yelenak, Mr. Foti has tried many cases to verdict in both State and Federal Courts. Along with each attorney at Moore, O’Brien, Jacques & Yelenak, Attorney Foti has fought for victims of drunk driving cases and negligence. Mr. Foti was active in expanding the notice restriction in Dram Shop cases against bars that serve alcohol to intoxicated individuals and was the attorney who handled the State Supreme Court case of Allen vs. Cox where liability for a domestic animal’s attack was expanded so that a victim could be compensated. In addition to bringing a victim’s case into court, Mr. Foti has also testified before the State Legislature on behalf of his client’s rights. Mr. Foti was recently honored at the State Legislature for his achievement in practice and the community. He served for several years as a board member with Habitat for Humanity and as a board member of the YMCA. Mr. Foti has served as a court arbitrator and finder of fact and has been a lecturer at numerous seminars for the Bar Association. He has served 6 years on the Connecticut State Bar Grievance panel and was recognized by former Connecticut State Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase Rogers for his commitment and service to that committed. Mr. Foti has tried over 100 cases to verdict in State and Federal Court. He has brought two cases to the Connecticut Supreme Court where he has successfully changed Connecticut law. Mr. Foti currently sits on several municipal boards in addition to law-related boards such as Safe Haven in the City of Waterbury. He has also mentored serval law students and young lawyers. Mr. Foti has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by his peers continuously from 2010 to the present time, 2024.

Civil Litigation

195 Church Street, 13th Floor, New Haven, CT 06510

Joseph J. Andriola is a New Haven insurance defense attorney and principal at Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C. He joined the firm as a principal in 2018, having begun his career in Manhattan. Over 15 years there, he became a defense firm partner, selected more than 50 juries and tried cases to verdict in every New York City county. His move to Connecticut came in 2005. At Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, Andriola leads a litigation team within the Professional Malpractice & Insurance Defense group. The team's caseload includes property and casualty claims, professional liability, insurance coverage and personal and commercial automobile liability. His own defense work has included construction defect litigation, multiparty tort suits and wrongful death claims involving liquor liability. Insurers also consult him about coverage under homeowners, professional liability, liquor liability and excess or umbrella policies. One example listed in his firm biography is Domingos Gabriel v. Mount Vernon Fire Insurance Company: he served as the insurer's coverage counsel in a catastrophic injury matter involving an excess umbrella policy. He represents insurers on either side of coverage litigation, including declaratory judgment proceedings and claims alleging bad faith or unfair insurance practices. In a separate part of his practice, Andriola defends management and employment practices liability actions against directors and officers of community associations, property management companies, nonprofits and businesses. He earned his undergraduate degree at Boston College, graduating cum laude, and his law degree at Pepperdine University School of Law.

Corporate and Transactional Law

4 High Ridge Park, FL 3, Stamford, CT 06905

Mr. Joseph M. Pastore III is a leading securities and commercial litigator. He received his B.A., cum laude, from Bucknell University, in 1998. He then attended Pace University School of Law on a full law trustee scholarship, where he served as managing editor of a national law review and earned a Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, in 1991. He has served as Managing Partner of two regional offices of American Lawyer 200 firms and was on the executive committee of an American Lawyer 100 firm. Mr. Pastore is the former Managing Partner and founder of Pastore & Dailey LLC, a national firm with multiple offices and clients across the country and was recently named Chairman of the firm. He has handled many regulatory and litigation disputes throughout his career and has had extensive experience negotiating commercial matters as well as handling banking and insurance issues. He has almost 30 years of experience in matters involving securities & corporate finance and business litigation. Mr. Pastore has published numerous articles concerning securities law, technology and corporate governance. Mr. Pastore is admitted in the New York and Connecticut and the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, Western District of New York, and the District of Connecticut. He is admitted before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, the First Circuit Court of Appeals, Second Circuit Court of Appeals and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. In addition to being recognized by Lawyers of Distinction for excellence in the practice of law, Mr. Pastore has been ranked AV Preeminent for 15 consecutive years. He also has been named as a Super Lawyer for New York and New England several times.

Medical Malpractice Law

21 Oak Ridge Ln, West Hartford, CT 06107, USA

Her practice concentration is complex civil litigation, principally high exposure medical malpractice defense. For over 30 years, she has defended hundreds of medical malpractice cases in all venues in Connecticut on behalf of physicians, hospitals, nurses, PAs, nursing homes and community health organizations. She also regularly represents medical practitioners and institutions in administrative proceedings before the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Ms. Lagnese has extensive trial experience in high exposure medical malpractice cases including wrongful death and permanent injury following surgical complications; hypoxic induced brain injury and Erb’s palsy during labor and delivery; delayed diagnosis of cancer and cardiovascular disease; permanent neurologic injury and death following general anesthesia; patient suicide in the psychiatric and primary care settings; catastrophic outcomes in the Emergency Department; blindness following ophthalmologic treatment; limb amputation in the vascular surgery setting among many others. Her track record at trial is impeccable as she has achieved defense verdicts in all of the dozens of jury cases she has tried to date. Ms. Lagnese has also been active over the past decade in advocating for tort reform to benefit the medical profession in Connecticut and has assisted in drafting reform legislation for presentation to the State legislature. She also devotes a significant portion of her professional time lecturing to medical professionals and working with hospital risk managers and quality officers on strategies to improve patient safety and mitigate medico-legal risk.

Family and Divorce Law

5 Imperial Ave, Westport, CT 06880, USA

Justin is an experienced family law practitioner and trial attorney. His matrimonial practice focuses on the representation of high-net-worth individuals, professionals, executives, and owners of closed corporations. Justin represents clients in all manner of family law proceedings, including custody disputes, alimony and support determinations, and the distribution of complex marital estates. Prior to joining Rutkin Oldham Contratto LLC, Justin practiced with well-regarded matrimonial firms in New York and Northern Virginia, where he represented clients in both routine and complex family law matters. Justin began his legal career with the Legal Aid Society of New York, where he initially served as a trial attorney with the Juvenile Rights Practice in Brooklyn, New York, and later served as a trial attorney with Criminal Defense Practice in Manhattan. While at Legal Aid, Justin represented children in abuse and neglect cases, child custody disputes, and juvenile delinquency proceedings; and represented adults charged with all manner of crimes in Manhattan Criminal and Supreme Courts. Justin was elected by his peers to the position of Vice-President of the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys, a testament to his advocacy. A pragmatic practitioner, Justin recognizes that his clients are often best served by initially attempting to reach a negotiated settlement in their matter, which can allow for greater flexibility and discretion in the resolution of a client’s case. When settlement is impracticable, Justin is equally adept at litigating matters to conclusion. Justin received his B.A. in History from the University of Minnesota, and his J.D. from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis. He is licensed to practice in Connecticut, New York and Virginia.

Civil Litigation

39 Sherman Hill Rd #202b, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA

Kathy Bower is the managing partner at the Southbury branch of Gager, Bower & Scalzo, LLP. She is admitted to practice law in three states: Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. Kathy also practices in State and Federal Courts in a wide variety of civil matters. Kathy is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego and received her Juris Doctor Degree from Hofstra University School of Law. She began her legal career in 1987 at the Manhattan office of Thurm & Heller; she joined Gager in 1990 and became partner in 1994. Kathy presently serves as a Special Master in the United States District Court. She also serves as an Attorney Trial Referee Arbitrator and Fact Finder at the Superior Court. She was admitted to the United States Supreme Court in 2011.

Family and Divorce Law

285 Riverside Avenue, Suite 450, Westport, CT 06880

LAURA R. SHATTUCK is a partner and co-founder of PARRINO|SHATTUCK, PC. Her practice is dedicated to representing clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, alimony, child support, child custody, property division, post-judgment modification, and post-judgment contempt. Shattuck is an active litigator and has significant experience with large, sophisticated cases. She is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated attorney. Shattuck is admitted to practice in Connecticut; the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York. She serves as a special master for family matters in the Judicial District of Fairfield at Bridgeport and Judicial District of Stamford/Norwalk at Stamford. She is also a member of the American, Connecticut, and Fairfield County bar associations. Shattuck is an active volunteer. She participates in the Connecticut Judicial Branch Stamford Family Volunteer Attorney Program, the Spire School Advisory Board, has served on the board of the March of Dimes Fairfield County Division, and is a member and former co-chair of the Clark University Parent Council. In 1991, Shattuck earned a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University. In 1999, she received her juris doctor degree from the Quinnipiac University School of Law, cum laude, and was a recipient of a Distinguished Academic Achievement Award, a Service to Community Award, and a merit-based scholarship. Shattuck also is a graduate of the ABA-NITA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute.

Family and Divorce Law

285 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880, USA

LAURA R. SHATTUCK is a partner and co-founder of PARRINO|SHATTUCK, PC. She is an active litigator and has handled many sophisticated cases. A Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated attorney, her practice includes all areas of family law, such as divorce, property division, alimony, child custody, child support, post-judgment contempt, and post-judgment modification. She is admitted to practice in Connecticut; the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York. Shattuck is a member of the American, Connecticut, and Fairfield County bar associations. Additionally, she serves as a special master for family matters in the Judicial District of Fairfield at Bridgeport and Judicial District of Stamford/Norwalk at Stamford. She is a graduate of the ABA-NITA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute as well. Shattuck is an active volunteer and previously served on the board of the March of Dimes Fairfield County Division. She is also a participant in the Connecticut Judicial Branch Stamford Family Volunteer Attorney Program. In 1991, Shattuck received a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University. She received her juris doctor degree from the Quinnipiac University School of Law, cum laude, in 1999, and was also a recipient of a merit-based scholarship, a Service to Community Award, and a Distinguished Academic Achievement Award.

Personal Injury Law

100 Plains Rd, Milford, CT 06461, USA

Attorney Luke Carter Mario is proud to defend those who cannot advocate for themselves. He stops at nothing to ensure that each of his clients are treated fairly, and compensated justly. His motivation to help those being taken advantage of by insurance companies moved him to specialize in the field of personal injury law. Before joining our firm as an Attorney, Luke interned with our litigation team for three years while studying to obtain his law degree at the University of Connecticut School of Law, where he graduated with honors. He obtained his B.A. in English with a minor in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill while fulfilling a wrestling scholarship. While earning his J.D., Luke worked as a certified student practitioner for the UConn Criminal Law Trial Clinic. Luke is licensed to practice in Connecticut. When he is not defending his clients, Luke enjoys reading, woodworking, snowboarding, and attempting to golf. In his free time, he can be found listening to 90’s rock or catching up on his favorite shows. As your advocate, Luke will create a plan that reflects the specific needs of your case. If you are ready to move forward with your claim, he can provide you with expert legal counsel during an initial consultation at no cost to you.

Tax Law

9 Burritts Landing N, Westport, CT 06880, USA

Marc Levey is a Senior Counsel in the New York office of Baker McKenzie. He has over 46 years of experience in international taxation and is a nationally recognized expert in his field, particularly in structuring and defending transfer pricing strategies. He has frequently been acknowledged by Euromoney as one of the "World's Leading Tax Advisors," included in its "Best of the Best" global tax experts. He also received a 2017 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who's Who. Mr. Levey's practice focuses on transfer pricing and cross-border transactions; tax controversies and litigation; general corporate, international and partnership taxation, and restructuring multinational company's global operations. He has worked in various industries such as pharma/life sciences, financial institutions, energy, automotive, chemicals, electronics, consumer goods, gaming, fashion and luxury products. Mr. Levey serves as the Chair of the Firm's Fashion and Luxury Industry Practice Group and was the past Chair of the firm's Global Transfer Pricing Steering Committee. Mr. Levey previously served as Tax Attorney with the International Tax Ruling Group of the National Office of the IRS from 1975 to 1977. He acted as Senior Trial Attorney with the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice from 1977 to 1981. He was the Special Attorney to the Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice in 1982. Mr. Levey was formerly a partner in a Big Five firm, where he headed the transfer pricing practice for the greater metropolitan New York area and was a member of the firm's international task force. Mr. Levey also was a tax partner at a prominent New York-based law firm.

Health Care Law

67 Russ St, Hartford, CT 06106, USA

For more than 30 years, Attorney Mary Alice Moore Leonhardt, has served a diverse group of clients as general counsel, regulatory and litigation counsel. She appears as trial counsel involving civil cases before state and federal courts. Attorney Moore Leonhardt is admitted to practice at the appellate court levels and United States Supreme Court, where she works with attorneys who focus their practice in appellate law to best serve her clients’ interests. A nurse-attorney, Ms. Moore Leonhardt’s client practice is diverse and balanced between business law and litigation. This includes licensed health care providers, businesses and organizations across the health care delivery system such as urgent care centers, medical practices, home health care agencies, substance abuse and behavioral health treatment providers, medical transportation companies (ambulance, livery and taxicab) and non-profit organizations (governance, operational, corporate compliance, board of directors fiduciary duties and relationships). She serves her clients’ needs in connection with Freedom of Information Act issues, responses to subpoenas, business, partnership structuring, organizational development and compliance, and employer-employee relationship matters (contracting, discipline, separation and termination) and workplace legal compliance (seminar and webinar presentations) and legislative advocacy. Attorney Moore Leonhardt assists clients in resolving business disputes, efforts to secure reimbursement and settling provider-insurance company disagreements regarding reimbursement, credentialing and contracting. Ms. Moore Leonhardt works directly with lobbyists on legislative and regulatory matters, frequently meeting with members of the executive and legislative branches of the state government and periodically with members of Connecticut’s U.S. Congressional delegation. Ms. Moore Leonhardt is actively involved in providing legal defense to health care providers in state and federal courts and in licensure/disciplinary matters before licensing boards. She counsels health care providers on anti-trust and Medicare/Medicaid/Private Insurance billing fraud matters. She meets frequently with state and federal agency officials including representatives of the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice officials in Connecticut and Washington, D.C. Ms. Moore Leonhardt is president and CEO of RecoverWell LLC, providing recovery support services to individuals suffering from addictions and chronic illnesses.

Family and Divorce Law

419 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

Meghan is Managing Co-Partner of Freed Marcroft, a Connecticut law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to divorce and family law. Meghan is particularly experienced with alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation, is a graduate of Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation, and has supplemented her formal legal education with advanced training in mediation. She is a member of the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce.

Family and Divorce Law

10 Grand St, Hartford, CT 06106, USA

Melissa Muirhead Charpentier has a B.A. from the University of Connecticut, a Master's degree in Counseling from Springfield College and her J.D. from Western New England College School of Law. Attorney Charpentier has practiced family law since 2004. She has been with the Mester Law Group, LLC for over 19 years and her practice is primarily limited to divorce and custody. Prior to attending law school, she was employed as a social worker at Catholic Charities for more than ten years. She supervised adoption services for the Archdiocese of Hartford while attending law school. She is a member of the Connecticut Bar and the Hartford County bar association. Attorney Charpentier is a member of the Family Law Sections of both the Connecticut and Hartford County bar associations. She accepts Guardian ad Litem appointments in criminal and family matters and completed the GAL/AMC training held by the CT Commission on Child Protection. Attorney Charpentier is also trained in mediation and collaborative divorce. She is a member of the Collaborative Divorce Lawyer Association of Greater Hartford. Attorney Charpentier resides in Portland with her husband and two sons. She currently involved with the Portland High School Side Liners, Project Graduation and is on the Stewardship board of the First Congregational Church of Portland. Attorney Charpentier is dedicated to fundraising for the National Kidney Foundation.

Family and Divorce Law

150 W Main St, Branford, CT 06405

Michael G. Beebe is an attorney in Branford, Connecticut, where his registered office is the Law Office of Michael G. Beebe on West Main Street. Connecticut’s attorney registry records his admission on May 10, 1985, and lists his status as active. A dispute over children’s orthodontic bills brought Beebe before the Connecticut Appellate Court in Doyle v. Doyle. He represented Joseph M. Doyle, the plaintiff and appellee, in the appeal decided in May 2014. The children’s mother had sought to hold their father in contempt for failing to pay 80 percent of the orthodontic costs for two of their children. Their divorce and separation agreement dated to June 23, 2010. At issue on appeal were the denial of her contempt motion and motion to reargue, along with whether the court should have relied on child support guidelines rather than contract interpretation. The appellate court affirmed the trial court’s judgment in an opinion officially released May 20, 2014. The Branford office’s website describes its service area as the Connecticut Shore Line and Greater New Haven. Its listed services span family law, personal injury, criminal law, estate planning and probate. For estate-related matters, the firm describes preparing wills, arranging powers of attorney and assisting with estate disputes. Guardianship and living wills also appear among the services described by the office.