Joseph J. "Joe" Cherico

John F. Carberry is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Litigation Group and is based in the Stamford office. John has over a quarter century of experience representing creditors in state and federal courts, including bankruptcy court. He serves as a Special Master, Attorney Trial Referee, Arbitrator and Fact Finder for the Connecticut Superior Court in Stamford. John also serves as Principal-in-Charge of the Stamford office, the Firm's General Counsel, Loss Prevention Partner and Pro Bo...

Matthew K. Beatman 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. Matthew K., who practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James T. (Tim) Shearin is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and chair of the Litigation Department. He has wide-ranging experience in state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate levels, and before arbitration and mediation boards. He represents clients in the areas of commercial, intellectual property, Internet piracy and computer crimes, banking, securities, antitrust, civil rights, products liability and general civil litigation. Tim has lectured and written on ...

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

Brian E. Spears is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Brian E., who practices law in Southport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas D. Colin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Thomas D., who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Attorney Welsh is a Partner at Schoonmaker, George, Blomberg, Bryniczka & Welsh P.C. Attorney Welsh joined the law firm in 2006. Attorney Welsh graduated with honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2006. While in law school, she served on the Connecticut Law Review and received awards for excellence in Evidence and Civil Procedure. Attorney Welsh handles complex divorce and family law actions involving significant assets and child custody issues. She also has significa...

Alinor C. Sterling is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Alinor C., who practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alinor C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

JAMES E. RICE is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and is a member of the firm’s Business Group. Mr. Rice practices in the areas of utilities and energy, business and finance, and administrative law. He represents energy companies and other clients before the Connecticut Public Utilities Control Authority and the Connecticut Siting Council. Mr. Rice has acted as Connecticut counsel in connection with the acquisition of major power plants and of regulated public service companies. He also s...

Kelly A. Fitzpatrick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kelly A., who practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelly A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.