Heather R. Spaide

Rachel B.G. Sherman is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group and is based in the Stamford office. She joined the Firm in 1999. Rachel works with high net worth individuals and families to address their estate planning needs, including the preparation of wills and trusts, tax planning, multi-generational planning, planning for retirement benefits and real estate holdings, gifting and preparation of gift tax returns. Rachel also focuses her practice on estate admi...

Eva V. Kliegman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Eva V., who practices law in Greenwich, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eva V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Eva V. Kliegman is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group and is based in the firm’s ...

G. Kenneth Bernhard is a principal in Cohen and Wolf's Municipal , Business & Corporate , Real Estate , Family Law and Appellate Groups. Dividing his time between the firm's Bridgeport and Westport offices, Mr. Bernhard represents municipalities and a wide range of businesses, as well as individuals, in litigation, real estate, matrimonial and commercial matters. Mr. Bernhard has extensive experience in all phases of municipal law, including land use, administrative appeals, condemnations...

Frank A. Bailey has devoted his legal career to helping individuals and families throughout Connecticut address complex legal challenges after serious injuries and workplace accidents. Based in Bridgeport and practicing with Tremont Sheldon PC since 1987, he represents clients in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants matters , including claims involving negligence, medical malpractice , and legal malpractice. Frank believes that every case begins wi...

Robert B. Adelman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Robert B. practices law in Norwalk, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Robert B. Adelman since 1993. 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 whic...

Michelle M. Zulawski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Michelle M. practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle M. Zulawski since 2026. 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 Michelle M. Zulawski is held by other lawyers.

Howard D. Komisar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Howard D. practices law in Westport, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Howard D. Komisar 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 Howard D. Komisar is held by other lawyers.

Ann L. Fowler-Cruz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Ann L. practices law in Danbury, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Ann L. Fowler-Cruz since 2021. 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 Ann L. Fowler-Cruz is held by other lawyers.

Livia Barndollar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Family Law. Livia practices law in Westport, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Livia Barndollar since 2026. 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 Livia Barndollar is held by other lawyers.

Marcy Tench Stovall practices in the areas of professional liability, civil litigation, appellate practice and employment law. In professional responsibility matters, Marcy regularly represents law firms and attorneys in malpractice litigation, as well as licensing, disciplinary and sanctions matters. Since 2000 she has served on the Connecticut Bar Association's Committee on Professional Ethics, which issues opinions on attorney ethics, and currently serves as its chair. Marcy authored "Lawy...