James L. "Jim" Brawley

Mr. Dorsey is involved in a wide variety of general and special labor relations and employment issues including union representation elections, contract negotiations and administration, unfair labor practice charges and employment discrimination matters in both the public and private sectors. Mr. Dorsey focuses his practice in the area of labor and education law, representing municipalities and boards of education in all aspects of labor relations and school-related claims, including contract...

The emphasis of Mr. Myers’ practice is defending employers in state and federal court and in administrative tribunals on a variety of employment law issues, including claims involving age, disability, sex and race discrimination, sexual harassment, invasion of privacy, free speech, defamation, wrongful or retaliatory discharge, breach of contract, wage and hour violations, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation and family leave act matters. He counsels employers on a ran...

Eliot B. Gersten focuses his practice on complex litigation involving individuals and companies engaged in disputes, and most recently was lead counsel in successfully challenging the candidacy of Susan Bysiewicz for Connecticut Attorney General. He has represented owners, developers, banks, contractors and subcontractors on a number of different kinds of contract negotiation, as well as handled litigation over the contracts, and accounts receivable. He has experience handling commercial and ...

Alan S. Parker is chair of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Department. He practices in the areas of estate planning and trust and estate administration. He counsels individuals and institutional fiduciaries concerning their role as executor, trustee and conservator. Alan also is engaged in counseling individuals and nonprofit organizations on activities relating to tax exempt issues, including private foundations and community foundations. He has conducted seminars on estate planning an...

Maria Alexander is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Maria practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Maria Alexander since 2025. 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 Maria Alexander is held by other lawyers.

Joe Szerejko is a litigator based in Hartford, Connecticut, at Harris Beach Murtha, focusing on Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. He represents municipalities, government officials, corporations, and individuals in various legal matters, including real estate, land use, zoning, property tax, and foreclosure. Joe frequently advocates for clients in state and local administrative and judicial proceedings, including appeals before the Connecticut Appellate Court and Connecticut Supre...

Joshua A. Hawks-Ladds is chair of the firm’s Labor, Employment Law and Employee Benefits Department. His practice includes counseling on and litigating business, construction, labor and employment and civil rights matters and municipal law. Attorney Hawks-Ladds has tried cases in numerous state and federal courts, argued before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and the Connecticut Supreme and Appellate courts and litigates extensively before administrative tribunals. Attorney Hawks-La...

James Aspell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. James practices law in Farmington, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized James Aspell 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 James Aspell is held by other lawyers.

Molly collaborates with clients in Bantam, Connecticut, to achieve their objectives through tailored and innovative legal solutions. As a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, her practice focuses on comprehensive estate planning, estate and trust administration, and elder law for families and individuals. In addition, she provides guidance on real estate and taxation matters. Appointed by the Governor in 2013, Molly represents Connecticut as a delegate to the Uniform La...

Jonathan Kaplan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Jonathan practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan Kaplan since 2025. 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 Jonathan Kaplan is held by other lawyers.