John R. "Jake" Donovan

Craig Raabe joined the partnership in 2016 from a large, regional law firm, where he previously served as the chair of the litigation department. Mr. Raabe has tried many complex civil and criminal cases. He is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© since 2006 (Copyright by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC), most recently in six disciplines: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Antitrust, Regulatory/Environmental...

Margaret Fogerty Rattigan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Margaret Fogerty practices law in Farmington, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Margaret Fogerty Rattigan since 2018. 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 Margaret Fogerty Rattigan is held by other lawyers.

Eric A. Polinsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Eric A. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Eric A. Polinsky 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 Eric A. Polinsky is held by other lawyers.

Tom represents a broad range of clients in the areas of general corporate, contracts, real estate, land use and construction matters. He serves as counsel to individuals, closely held businesses, local and international retailers, international software developers, aerospace manufacturers, and nonprofit organizations. Tom has significant experience in commercial leasing, on both a local and national level, representing both tenants and landlords. In building and maintaining relationships with...

C. Scott Schwefel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Scott is a Connecticut and Massachusetts litigator with nearly three decades of experience representing businesses, property owners, employers, and other clients in complex commercial, real estate, property valuation, property tax, and employment disputes in state and federal courts. His practice includes real estate litigation, property valuation an...

Suzy Walsh-Brown is dedicated to supporting clients in Hartford, Connecticut, with a focus on Trusts and Estates. Her legal practice at Harris Beach Murtha encompasses estate planning, tax planning, particularly for families with children who have special needs, elder law, estate and trust administration, as well as trust modifications and trustee changes. Suzy is frequently invited to share her insights nationally through major speaking engagements and publications. Some of her notable appea...

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.

Paul L. Bourdeau is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the West Hartford office. He joined the Firm in 1980 and was the founder of the West Hartford office. Paul advises clients in the areas of estate planning, tax efficient wealth transfer, estate settlement, trust administration, business succession planning, taxation and charitable giving. In addition, he has extensive experience serving as an Executor and Trustee. His clients include corporate e...

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 ...

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.