John H. Lawrence, Jr.

Eric A. Polinsky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Eric A., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Grant M. Ehrlich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Grant M., who practices law in West Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Grant M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mike Spagnola focuses his practice on solving difficult and complicated labor and employment problems for management clients. Mike represents employers exclusively in connection with all aspects of labor and employment law, and in particular, litigation and preventive counsel. He has appeared on behalf of clients in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, for cases relating to discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblowing, wrongful discharge, wage and hour law, ...

Thomas P. Cella is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration, Mediation, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Thomas P., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal pr...

Jack G. Steigelfest is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Jack G., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jack G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian Parrott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Brian is a top-rated Connecticut personal injury lawyer who focuses his practice on representing individuals injured in car accidents, motorcycle crashes, dog bites, and other serious negl...

Jim earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. While at Penn Law School, he received the Edwin R. Keedy Cup and served as Editor of the Comparative Labor Law Journal. After graduating, he clerked for the Honorable Daniel H. Huyett, 3rd, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Jim began practicing law in 1992 at Pelino & Lentz, P.C. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His practice focused on labo...

Jon T. Kukucka is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. Jon T., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jon T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Richard C. Robinson practices in the area of business litigation including the litigation of construction and employment disputes. He heads the firm’s Construction Law and Litigation Section. University of Pennsylvania, B.A. '67; University of Connecticut School of :Law, J.D. with honors, '71. Professional Affiliations American Bar Association - Litigation Section; Employment Law Section; Forum Committee on Construction Industry Connecticut Bar Association - Executive Committee, Construction ...