Joseph B. "Joe" Burns

Jon grew up in West Hartford and attended Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida on an athletic scholarship. While at Flagler, he was named Captain, Team MVP, and All-Conference for the soccer team in 2000. Jon then attended California Western School of Law in San Diego, California but returned to Connecticut to practice law after graduating. With more than 19 years of experience representing people injured at work and due to the negligence of others, Jon formed the Cantor Injury Law Firm....

Caroline Demirs Calio is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the West Hartford office. She practices in the areas of estate and gift tax planning, asset protection, estate settlement and trust administration. In addition, Caroline advises closely-held business owners on succession planning issues and various general corporate matters. She also has experience serving as an Executor and Trustee. Prior to joining Cummings & Lockwood, Caroline worked...

Ed Spinella is dedicated to serving as general counsel to a wide range of tax-exempt organizations, including start-up public charities, social service providers, healthcare organizations, private foundations, social clubs, and trade associations. Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Ed is a part of Harris Beach Murtha, where he focuses on Nonprofit / Charities Law. He has been involved in advising clients on groundbreaking projects, such as establishing integrated affiliated systems that encompas...

Claudia Sklar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Claudia, who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Claudia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Allison P. Dearington ​is a principal in the Hartford, Connecticut, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice is focused on employment litigation, including class and collective action defense, and preventive counseling. Allison represents employers in state and federal courts, before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and in arbitration. She defends a variety of employment claims including discrimination, harassment, ret...

Jon P. Newton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Jon P., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jon P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marie V. Phelan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Marie V., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marie V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

C. Scott Schwefel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. C. Scott, who practices law in West Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which C. Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adam F. Zweifler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Adam F., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.