James O. "Jay" Ruane

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 ...

Karen Baldwin Kravetz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Municipal. Karen Baldwin practices law in New Haven, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Karen Baldwin Kravetz since 2013. 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 Karen Baldwin Kravetz is held by other lawyers.

Donni Halvorson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Donni practices law in New Haven, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Donni Halvorson 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 Donni Halvorson is held by other lawyers.

Patricia E. Reilly represents clients in a range of employment law matters, with an emphasis on the litigation of employment discrimination and related torts; wage and hour issues; and trade secrets, restrictive covenants, and unfair trade practices disputes. She appears in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the Connecticut Department of Labor, and the Connecticut Commission on Human Righ...

Attorney Paul Testa is a Partner in the firm’s Labor & Employment practice group. He has practiced labor and employment law in Connecticut since 2007. He advises both public and private sector employers on an array of personnel, labor, and employment matters. Attorney Testa counsels management in preventative employment and labor matters as well as litigation of claims on all aspects of employment relationships. He has experience representing employers in state and federal courts an...

Jodie serves as the managing partner at Harris Beach Murtha's New Haven office, dedicating her practice to guiding clients throughout various stages of real estate transactions. Her work encompasses the acquisition, sale, financing, leasing, and development of commercial properties, alongside representing borrowers in tax-exempt bond transactions. With a comprehensive approach, Jodie assists a diverse client base including long-term care facilities, commercial real estate owners, tax-exempt o...

Jason Stanevich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor Law - Management. Jason practices law in New Haven, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Jason Stanevich 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 Jason Stanevich is held by other lawyers.

Keith regularly counsels and represents clients in connection with a wide range of real estate transactions, including development projects, leases, purchases and sales. His practice includes representation of lenders and borrowers in commercial real estate and asset based financings including term and construction loan facilities, revolving credit facilities, participations, co-lending transactions and other types of credit facilities. Keith has experience representing lenders and borrowers ...

Kevin P. Walsh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kevin P. practices law in North Haven, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin P. Walsh since 2022. 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 Kevin P. Walsh is he...

Marsha Belman Moses is a named Senior Partner at Berchem Moses PC who focuses her legal practice in the area of education law, representing boards of education throughout the State of Connecticut over the past 30 years. Her practice includes representing boards of education in special education, transportation, residency, expulsion, teacher discipline and termination matters, as well as collective bargaining negotiations and arbitration hearings. She has represented boards of education in fed...