Brian R. Smith

Marc T. Finer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Marc T., who practices law in West Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marc T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan Kaplan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Jonathan, who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lee D. Hoffman is chair of Pullman & Comley's Regulatory, Energy and Telecommunications Department and is a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Lee litigates and advises clients in the areas of environmental law, energy and utility matters and toxic tort suits. Lee advises clients on various environmental matters including counseling them on environmental compliance issues, the redevelopment of contaminated properties (“brownfields”) to productive use, assisting with fac...

Jon T. Kukucka is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. Jon T., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jon T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James F. Shea is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. James F., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark Ryan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Mark, who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rick Costantini focuses his legal practice on commercial and residential real estate, land use, zoning, and commercial transactions. Rick represents prominent developers, landlords, tenants, and lenders in transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and financing. He also represents national hospitality groups, local businesses, municipalities, and individuals, who require counsel related to real estate and business matters. An experienced transactional lawyer, Rick structures ...

Maria Alexander is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Maria, who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Grant M. Ehrlich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Grant M., who practices law in West Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Grant M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bill Narwold has advocated for corporate accountability and fiduciary responsibility for nearly 40 years, representing consumers, governmental entities, unions and institutional investors. He litigates complex securities fraud, shareholder rights and consumer fraud lawsuits, as well as matters involving unfair trade practices, antitrust violations and whistleblower/qui tam claims. Bill leads Motley Rice's securities and consumer fraud litigation teams and False Claim Act practice. He is also ...