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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 ...

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...

Ingi represents clients in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, and estate settlement. She provides sensitive and attentive service to clients of all ages and professions in identifying their estate planning needs. Ingi creates individually tailored estate plans designed for multiple purposes: lifetime asset management; health care and financial decision-making in the event of incapacity; lifetime gift and asset distributions; protection of assets for blended families;...

Larry Shipman has dedicated his career to providing thoughtful and thorough legal representation to his clients. He is a practicing attorney at Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC, where he passionately handles cases involving real estate, land use matters and commercial transactions. Larry is committed to helping his clients navigate complex legal matters with clarity and resolve. Drawing from his extensive experience, Larry approaches each case with an individualized strategy that reflects...

Richard C. Robinson practices in the area of business litigation including the litigation of construction and employment disputes. He heads the firm’s Construction Law and Litigation Section. University of Pennsylvania, B.A. '67; University of Connecticut School of :Law, J.D. with honors, '71. Professional Affiliations American Bar Association - Litigation Section; Employment Law Section; Forum Committee on Construction Industry Connecticut Bar Association - Executive Committee, Construction ...

Claudia M. Sklar has been actively engaged in the litigation of general civil and commercial matters, with an emphasis on creditors’ rights including commercial and residential foreclosures, commercial law, and title insurance litigation for over 40 years. Her practice also includes: Residential and commercial real estate Commercial leasing Default servicing Landlord/tenant litigation, eviction Commercial financing Loan workouts Bankruptcy, debt restructuring General business matters Su...

Robert A. Izard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - ERISA and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Robert A. practices law in West Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Robert A. Izard since 2020. 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 Robert A. Izard is held...

Jonathan Kaplan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Jonathan practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan Kaplan since 2025. 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 Jonathan Kaplan is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Dixon defends employers in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies against a variety of employment law claims, including workplace discrimination, contract, and tort claims. She also counsels employers on a wide range of employment issues, such as employee discipline, family and medical leave matters, and compliance with various state and federal employment laws and regulations. Ms. Dixon regularly presents seminars on employment-related issues, including sexual harass...

Frank J. McCoy, Jr. is a Connecticut personal injury attorney and Board Certified trial attorney who focuses on representing individuals seriously injured in car accidents, premises liability incidents, dog bite cases, and other negligence cases. With decades of experience, Frank has built a reputation for handling complex injury cases and achieving strong results for his clients. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law - a distinction held by only a small percentage of attorneys, reflecting...