James J. "Jim" Perito

Jane Elaine Ballerini practices in the areas of commercial real estate law, commercial finance and general commercial and business law. She represents local and national banks in the extension of asset-based, mortgage and construction loans to commercial borrowers. Attorney Ballerini is one of a few practicing U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Designated Attorneys in the State. Her sub-specialty is representing traditional lenders and Certified Development Companies in transactions inv...

Adam V. Maiocco is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Adam V., who practices law in Shelton, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Vimala B. Ruszkowski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Vimala B., who practices law in Shelton, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vimala B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Karen is a partner in the Trust, Estates and Charitable Planning team. Karen’s practice is focused on wealth planning. She works with individuals, families and family offices providing legal advice on wealth transfer tax planning and fiduciary administration. As part of the wealth planning process, Karen regularly advises on business succession, charitable giving, and income tax planning for individuals, estates, trusts and business entities, including family offices and private trust c...

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 ...

Russell J. Berkowitz, Esq. Russ Berkowitz is the firm’s founding partner and is widely known as one of the leading medical malpractice and personal injury attorneys in Connecticut, obtaining over $370 million in medical malpractice and personal injury damage awards on behalf of his clients over the course of his career. Russ has represented adults and children who have sustained catastrophic birth injuries , brain injuries , spinal cord injuries , surgical injuries , anesthesia injuries...

A graduate of Harvard and Yale, and a multiple-time Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for employment law, Joshua R. Goodbaum represents individuals in litigation and negotiation, with particular emphases in employment, civil rights, and appeals. He has represented clients in every level of our justice system, from local trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States, in matters ranging from constitutional law to contract disputes. Josh’s experience in Connecticut emp...

Andrew R. Lubin practices primarily in the areas of commercial real estate and commercial finance law providing clients with counsel and representation in connection with the wide array of issues presented by real estate acquisition, ownership, development, financing and leasing. In connection with his real estate practice, he assists clients in all aspects of retail, commercial, office and industrial properties, including acquisition, financing, leasing (landlord and tenant), management and ...

Amanda DeMatteis represents individuals in litigation, particularly employment, personal injury, and workers’ compensation. She represents employees in both state and federal courts in a wide variety of employment matters, including wrongful termination, discrimination (on the basis of pregnancy, sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion or national origin), sexual harassment, defamation, retaliation, and hostile work environment. Amand...

Michelle C. Laubin is a senior partner in the firm's Milford office. Her practice focuses on education law, particularly special education law and student matters. Ms. Laubin has represented school districts in countless student discipline and special education matters, including attending planning and placement team (PPT) meetings, negotiation of settlement and mediation agreements, representation in expulsion and due process hearings, as well as resolution of State Department of Education c...