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Attorney James ("Jay") Berryman is a Director at Suisman Shapiro with extensive experience representing injured workers and individuals seeking Social Security Disability benefits. He focuses his practice on Workers’ Compensation Law and Social Security Disability claims, handling matters under both the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Act and the Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the Columbus School of La...

Stephen E. Reck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Stephen E., who practices law in New London, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Attorney Jeffrey W. Hill is an owner and Director of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law and one of Connecticut’s most experienced family law practitioners. For nearly three decades, he has guided clients through complex family law matters, helping individuals and families navigate some of life's most significant legal and financial challenges. Attorney Hill's practice encompasses all aspects of family law, including high-net-worth divorces, complex asset division, child custody disputes, ...

Many years selected by her peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers In Connecticut, Connecticut Superlawyers, Best Law Firm, Best Lawyers in the New York area, Best Lawyers in New England. Awarded Connecticut Magazine "Top 25 Women Attorneys" as recognized for excellence by peers in the legal community for professional achievement and high ethical standards.. Attorney Mariani is board certified as a Family Law Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, an American Bar Association accr...

John A. Collins, III, is a Director/Shareholder who concentrates in the areas of Personal Injury Law and Criminal Law. He is a member of the Connecticut Bar. Mr. Collins received his B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross (1978) and his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law (1981) where he was a member and Notes Editor of the Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law. Attorney Collins is a member of the American, Connecticut and New London County Bar Associations. H...

Attorney Graves handles personal injury matters of all kinds, including those arising from motorcycle and car accidents, tractor-trailer truck accidents, fall downs, improper sexual conduct, pharmacy prescription errors, product defects, dog bites and tragic incidents resulting in wrongful deaths. In one of her first major negligence cases, she secured a 2.0 million dollar judgment after a jury trial for a youth who suffered the amputation of three fingers when a wood splitter was improperly ...

Dale Faulkner is recognized as one of Connecticut's premier trial lawyers as a result of his trial successes, his genuine commitment to his clients and his visible and infectious enthusiasm for the practice of law. Additionally, he holds the distinction of being board certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy . Faulkner's consistent success and high standards have placed him among the select few lawyers in the State chosen for all editions of The Best Lawyers...

Humbert (Bert) J. Polito Jr., is a principal in the law firm of Polito & Associates, LLC in Waterford, Connecticut. Bert is a native of Cleveland, Ohio where he attended St. Ignatius High School. Bert is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross (A.B. Religious Studies, 1978) where he was admitted to Phi Beta Kappa. Bert attended the University of Connecticut School of Law (1986) and then served as law clerk to Donald F. Shea of the Supreme Court of Rhode Island. Throughout his career i...

Mr. Parenteau represents employees in state and federal courts in the State of Connecticut. In 2006, he was selected by peers to be listed in " The Best Lawyers in America " for the specialties of Labor and Employment Law. Like the firm itself, Mr. Parenteau has received an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest Peer Review Rating for legal ability and ethical standards. His practice focuses exclusively on employment litigation at the trial and appellate levels. On behalf of clients...

James M. Harrington is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. James M., who practices law in Waterford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.