Edward J. "Ed" Samorajczyk, Jr.

As a trusted member of Harris Beach Murtha in Hartford, Connecticut, Alfred's practice is dedicated to Trusts and Estates. He engages in comprehensive estate planning, estate administration, and probate litigation. His role extends to serving as a fiduciary, acting as an executor, trustee, or conservator, and providing counsel for conservatorships. Alfred is also known for his advisory work with private foundations on governance and compliance. Alfred is the managing partner of our Hartford o...

James Aspell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. James, who practices law in Farmington, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Megan Youngling Carannante is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Megan Youngling, 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 Megan Youngling is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelley Galica Peck is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is the Principal in Charge of the West Hartford office. Kelley focuses her practice in the areas of estate and trust planning and probate law. Kelley has significant experience working with individuals and families to plan for the management, protection, and transfer of wealth, including succession planning for owners of closely-held businesses. She handles complex charitable gift planning, estate plannin...

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...

Jon grew up in West Hartford and attended Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida on an athletic scholarship. While at Flagler, he was named Captain, Team MVP, and All-Conference for the soccer team in 2000. Jon then attended California Western School of Law in San Diego, California but returned to Connecticut to practice law after graduating. With more than 19 years of experience representing people injured at work and due to the negligence of others, Jon formed the Cantor Injury Law Firm....

Lorey Rives, based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a seasoned attorney at Harris Beach Murtha with over three decades of trial and appellate experience. She provides legal representation for corporate, municipal, and individual clients across multiple jurisdictions in Connecticut and New York. Her practice areas encompass commercial litigation, covering general commercial disputes, creditors' rights cases, complex contract matters, and more. Lorey has participated significantly in the courtroom,...

John P. Shea Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. John P., 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 John P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Weinstock represents public and private sector employers exclusively in all aspects of labor relations and employment law before state and federal courts, arbitration boards and state and federal administrative agencies, including the State Board of Labor Relations, State Board of Mediation and Arbitration, American Arbitration Association and Freedom of Information Commission. He represents employers in collective bargaining negotiations, grievance and interest arbitrations and prohibite...

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 ...