Catherine A. Young

Jack G. Steigelfest is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Jack G. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Jack G. Steigelfest since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jack G. Steigelfest is held by other lawyers.

The emphasis of Mr. Myers’ practice is defending employers in state and federal court and in administrative tribunals on a variety of employment law issues, including claims involving age, disability, sex and race discrimination, sexual harassment, invasion of privacy, free speech, defamation, wrongful or retaliatory discharge, breach of contract, wage and hour violations, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation and family leave act matters. He counsels employers on a ran...

Cheryl L. Cassella is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Cheryl L. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Cheryl L. Cassella since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cheryl L. Cassella is held by other lawyers.

Michael Kenney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Michael practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Kenney since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael Kenney is held by other lawyers.

Joshua A. Hawks-Ladds is chair of the firm’s Labor, Employment Law and Employee Benefits Department. His practice includes counseling on and litigating business, construction, labor and employment and civil rights matters and municipal law. Attorney Hawks-Ladds has tried cases in numerous state and federal courts, argued before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and the Connecticut Supreme and Appellate courts and litigates extensively before administrative tribunals. Attorney Hawks-La...

Stephen M. Sedor focuses his practice in the areas of education law, employment litigation and labor disputes. He defends public and private sector employers in lawsuits involving wrongful discharge, employment discrimination, wage and hour disputes, First Amendment and retaliation claims, unfair labor practice charges, restrictive covenants and other disputes. Stephen provides general counseling and advice to public and private sector employers on a wide range of labor and employment matters...

Attorney J. Patten Brown, III was born in Greenville, Mississippi and lived most of his young life in Guatemala City, Guatemala. He holds a B.A. in History and Political Science from Ole Miss. His Juris Doctor was awarded by the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University. In school, he was a member of several social, athletic, and professional organizations from the Pi Kappa Alpha social fraternity to his participation in ROTC. After his military service, he began working for a lar...

From the onset of a legal career that has spanned three decades and yielded millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for injured people, John J. Houlihan, Jr. has always taken a personal interest in the concerns of his clients. Long after his cases are resolved, he often remains involved in the lives of his clients, considering it the highest honor that he receives a significant percentage of referrals both from former clients and other attorneys. Mr. Houlihan has obtained numerous mil...

Brian O'Donnell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Brian practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Brian O'Donnell since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brian O'Donnell is held by other lawyers.

Lee D. Hoffman is chair of Pullman & Comley, LLC and prior to that was co-chair of the firm's Real Estate, Energy and Environmental Law Department. Lee litigates and advises clients in the areas of energy and utility matters, environmental law, and toxic tort suits. Lee has been responsible for the permitting and siting of some of the most complex energy projects in southern New England. His clients have developed some of the largest commercial scale solar projects in New England, as well...