Francis J. "Frank" Duffin

Floyd J. Dugas, Senior Partner with Berchem Moses PC, heads up the firm’s Labor & Employment practice. He represents towns, cities and boards of education throughout Connecticut, often as General Counsel. Floyd is a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment and Education Law departments. He represents both private and public sector employers. Floyd is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and the Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law. He has been involved in...

Patrick T. Clendenen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Construction. Patrick T., who practices law in New Haven, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard William Lynch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and DUI / DWI Defense. Richard William, who practices law in New Haven, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard William is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Stephen Fitzgerald represents individuals in employment and personal injury matters in Connecticut’s state and federal courts. He also represents railroad workers in courts throughout the country. Steve has won several multi-million dollar jury verdicts for his clients. His peers have ranked him as a Connecticut Super Lawyer since 2011, as the Super Lawyer Employment Lawyer of the Year for 2012, and he has been named Best Lawyer of the Year for Labor & Employment Litigation in the N...

George E. O'Brien represents and counsels employers on a wide variety of labor matters, including: Collective bargaining Unfair labor practice proceedings Labor representation cases and elections Grievances Injunction proceedings Arbitrations Mediation Union relationships Wrongful discharge Breach of contract Discrimination claims Jury trials He appears in state and federal courts and represents management before the National Labor Relations Board and other administrative agencies, including ...

Thomas A. Esposito was born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut. He graduated from Notre Dame High School of West Haven in 1983. After studying two years at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, he received his B.S. in Criminal Justice at The University of New Haven. Thom received his law degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1990 and was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in the same year. In 1991 he started the law firm of Esposito & Volza, where his practice deve...

Jeffrey M. Donofrio has been practicing law in Connecticut since 1990. Jeff's practice is focused, by design, on 3 areas: construction law, municipal law and commercial litigation. In addition to his extensive expertise in the foregoing areas of the law, Jeff's responsiveness, passion and commitment to clients, ability to understand each client's unique needs, and his efficiency enable him to effectively serve the needs of many local municipalities and businesses of all sizes. Jeff's approach...

Warren L. Holcomb's practice concentrates on labor and employment law and civil rights litigation. His professional experience includes counseling and representation of private and public sector employers in all aspects of labor law. Mr. Holcomb regularly defends employers in employment related litigation, including the defense of federal and state-based claims of discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, workers' compensation retaliation, and virtually all other claims growing out of ...

Carolyn W. Kone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Carolyn W., who practices law in New Haven, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carolyn W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.