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Michael Kenney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Michael, who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark Ryan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Mark, who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marc T. Finer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Marc T., who practices law in West Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marc T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John L. Laudati is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John L., who practices law in Granby, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Margaret (Peggy) J. Strange is a Shareholder in the Hartford office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She also manages client relationships including litigation for clients on a national or regional basis. Ms. Strange joined Jackson Lewis in 1996. She has experience in all areas of litigation. Her practice covers the spectrum of employment litigation, including both state and federal claims, and individual and class action suits. Her experience includes both suits by private parties and by the Equal Empl...

Robert L. Holzberg, Connecticut Superior Court Judge (Ret.), leads the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practice at Pullman & Comley, and possesses extensive experience serving as a mediator and arbitrator in complex civil matters in state and federal court including personal injury, employment, construction, environmental, probate, insurance and commercial disputes. He retired from the bench in September 2012 after more than 22 years of service as a Superior Court judge. Retired Judg...

Daniel Krisch is a leading appellate advocate and skilled trial practitioner who represents a wide variety of corporate, institutional and individual clients during all stages of litigation. Prior to joining the firm in 2012, Daniel was a partner at a boutique appellate firm in Hartford. He began his career in 1999 as law clerk to former Chief Justice Ellen Peters on the Connecticut Supreme Court. Daniel has argued over forty appeals before the Connecticut Supreme and Appellate Courts, and ha...

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....

Cathryn A. Reynolds is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law. Cathryn A., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cathryn A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James F. Shea is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. James F., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.