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Richard A. Marone is acknowledged for his thoughtful approach in the area of Trusts and Estates, serving clients including individuals, families, private businesses, trustees, and tax-exempt organizations. With over 40 years of professional experience, Richard is certified by the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel as a probate and trust dispute mediator. He handles complex issues and understands family dynamics, offering solutions in estate planning and business succession planning....

Lorey Rives, based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a seasoned attorney at Harris Beach Murtha with over three decades of trial and appellate experience. She provides legal representation for corporate, municipal, and individual clients across multiple jurisdictions in Connecticut and New York. Her practice areas encompass commercial litigation, covering general commercial disputes, creditors' rights cases, complex contract matters, and more. Lorey has participated significantly in the courtroom,...

Johanna Zelman’s unique background in health and mental care and in school law results in highly competent, in-depth and knowledgeable advice and representation for her clients. While she has represented a wide variety of private and public sector employers from various industries, Johanna has a specific strength and hands-on experience in the health and mental health fields. Prior to her legal career, she worked for Harvard University’s affiliate hospitals, where she had direct c...

Deborah Etlinger practices in the areas of insurance defense and insurance coverage. She has 35 years of legal experience. Deborah’s clients are insurance companies seeking legal services to address complex matters and high stakes litigation. Matters include construction defect, toxic tort, employment, and defense of institutional clients in sexual molestation cases. In a multi-million-dollar construction defect case, Deborah implemented a strategy of conducting limited discovery on beh...

Robert A. Izard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - ERISA and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Robert A. practices law in West Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Robert A. Izard since 2020. 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 Robert A. Izard is held...

Robert B. Fawber is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the West Hartford office. His primary areas of practice are estate and charitable planning, estate settlement, trust administration and residential real estate transactions. Prior to joining Cummings & Lockwood, Bob practiced real estate, estate planning and general business law in the Hartford area from 1975 to 1996. While at Georgetown Law, Bob served in the United States Army Reserve, Jud...

Claudia M. Sklar has been actively engaged in the litigation of general civil and commercial matters, with an emphasis on creditors’ rights including commercial and residential foreclosures, commercial law, and title insurance litigation for over 40 years. Her practice also includes: Residential and commercial real estate Commercial leasing Default servicing Landlord/tenant litigation, eviction Commercial financing Loan workouts Bankruptcy, debt restructuring General business matters Su...

Patrick A. Klingman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Patrick A. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick A. Klingman 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 Patrick A. Klingman is held by other lawyers.

Sarah R. Skubas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sarah R. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah R. Skubas 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 Sarah R. Skubas is held by other law...

Michael E. Riley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Arbitration. Michael E. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Michael E. Riley 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 Michael E. Riley is held by other lawyers.