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For more than 35 years, Michael D’Amico has been one of Connecticut’s leading trial lawyers, fighting for victims of negligence, malpractice, and abuse. A founding partner of D’Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers, he is dual board-certified in Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pretrial Practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy – a distinction held by only select trial lawyers nationwide. Mike has dedicated his career to fighting the good fight – standing up for ...

Michael Kennedy joined Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge in 2021. He has devoted his career to representing victims of medical negligence, sexual abuse and other crimes, and those injured in motor vehicle and trucking collisions. Attorney Kennedy was born and raised in Connecticut and has spent his entire career serving clients in Connecticut. He began his career handling catastrophic and complex personal injury cases at two other prominent Connecticut firms where he handled a wide varie...

Robert L. Schwab was born and raised in New Haven. He attended Choate Rosemary Hall and graduated from Amherst College in 1982. He received his law degree from the Quinnipiac College of law in 1990. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Schwab worked for Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, Connecticut as a purchasing representative and in their Long Beach, California, West Coast Field Office as a subcontract administrator. Before joining the law firm of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, Mr. Sc...

Vimala B. Ruszkowski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Vimala B., who practices law in Shelton, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vimala B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Jennifer Amdur is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jennifer, who practices law in Shelton, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jodie serves as the managing partner at Harris Beach Murtha's New Haven office, dedicating her practice to guiding clients throughout various stages of real estate transactions. Her work encompasses the acquisition, sale, financing, leasing, and development of commercial properties, alongside representing borrowers in tax-exempt bond transactions. With a comprehensive approach, Jodie assists a diverse client base including long-term care facilities, commercial real estate owners, tax-exempt o...

William F. Dow III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and DUI / DWI Defense. William F., who practices law in New Haven, Connecticut, has been recognized since 1993. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher M. Hodgson is a Senior Partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group. He has practiced labor and employment law in Connecticut since 1985. Chris is rated as AV by his peers in Martindale-Hubbell, its highest designation, and has been included in Best Lawyers in America since 2010, New England Super Lawyers since 2008, and Connecticut Super Lawyers since 2007. He is a graduate of Choate-Rosemary Hall, the University of Vermont, and the University of Richmond Schoo...

John is a special counsel in the litigation and arbitration team at Withers Bergman LLP. He is a trial lawyer in the firm’s commercial litigation team. He practices in the areas of complex trust and probate litigation in state and federal courts, both at the trial and appellate levels. Outside of the courtroom, John advises directors, officers, shareholders, investors, trustees and beneficiaries on corporate governance and fiduciary issues and conduct in an effort to minimize litigation...