Henry Purtill

Paul is well recognized for his skills in complex litigation, health care law, and arbitration. Located in Stamford, Connecticut, Paul works with Harris Beach Murtha. In the field of health care law, Paul manages various aspects such as litigation, regulatory compliance, and transactional work, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and non-compete litigation. He provides guidance on health care arbitration, HIPAA, Stark regulations, fraud and abuse, 501(c)(3) matters, EMTALA, CONs, DONs, ph...

Richard has forty years' experience advising clients in tax matters, estate planning and administration, and business law. His clients include closely held corporations, partnerships, funds, tax-exempt organizations and high net worth individuals. Prior to entering the practice of law, Richard practiced as a Certified Public Accountant. His extensive knowledge of tax law enables him to counsel clients with respect to complex estate planning issues as well as the formation, operation, and sale...

Joshua M. Auxier is a litigator with nearly two decades of experience representing clients in professional liability, directors and officers liability, and general liability matters. He is retained by some of the country’s most prominent insurance companies to defend their insureds: accountants, actuaries, engineers, insurance brokers and agents, lawyers, and other professionals, as well as directors and officers of corporate and nonprofit boards. He handles general liability matters fo...

William M. Bloss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. William M. practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized William M. Bloss since 2011. 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 William M. Bloss is held by other lawyers.

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...

Monte E. Frank is a member in Pullman & Comley’s Litigation practice, representing business and municipal clients in the state and federal courts in Connecticut and before administrative agencies on a wide range of matters. He regularly represents clients in mediation and arbitration in Connecticut and other states. Monte is immediate past president of both the Connecticut Bar Association and the New England Bar Association. He previously served as president-elect and vice-president...

Kelly A. Fitzpatrick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kelly A. practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Kelly A. Fitzpatrick 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 professiona...

Kurosh L. Marjani is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kurosh L. practices law in Stamford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Kurosh L. Marjani since 2024. 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 Kurosh L. Marjani is held by other lawyers.

Nicole B. Coates is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Nicole B. practices law in Stamford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Nicole B. Coates 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 Nicole B. Coates is held by other lawyers.

Karissa L. Parker-Geisler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Karissa L. practices law in Stamford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Karissa L. Parker-Geisler 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 Karissa L. Parker-Geisler is held by other lawyers.