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Richard C. Buturla is a Partner in the litigation department at Berchem Moses PC. He regularly represents private businesses, governmental entities, including their elected officials and employees, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in general litigation matters with a focus on defense of civil rights claims, premises liability actions and workers’ compensation matters. He has successfully handled such matters in federal and state court and before various administrative ...

Based in New Haven, Connecticut, Marilyn Fagelson is an experienced trial and appellate attorney at Harris Beach Murtha. Her practice primarily focuses on handling complex commercial litigation, including Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. With a comprehensive understanding of commercial disputes, Marilyn engages in cases involving antitrust and unfair trade practice claims, breach of contract, and various business torts. She advocates for her clients in state and federal courts, arbit...

Stephen Fitzgerald represents individuals in employment and personal injury matters in Connecticut’s state and federal courts. He also represents railroad workers in courts throughout the country. Steve has won several multi-million dollar jury verdicts for his clients. His peers have ranked him as a Connecticut Super Lawyer since 2011, as the Super Lawyer Employment Lawyer of the Year for 2012, and he has been named Best Lawyer of the Year for Labor & Employment Litigation in the N...

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 ...

Joseph Grippe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Joseph practices law in Cheshire, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph Grippe since 2023. 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 Joseph Grippe is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan D. Berchem is a Senior Partner who concentrates his practice in the areas of municipal law and general civil litigation, including insurance defense, construction litigation and employment law. Admitted to practice in Connecticut state and federal courts, as well as the United States Supreme Court and Pennsylvania state courts, Attorney Berchem is a member of the Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut and American Bar Associations, as well as the Association of Trial Lawyers of Ameri...

Patrick “Pat” Linsey is an experienced bankruptcy and restructuring attorney and commercial litigator. Pat advises debtors in all aspects of chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganizations. He also represents creditors, committees, and trustees in bankruptcy cases and in bankruptcy adversary proceedings. He has represented major stakeholders in many of the most significant bankruptcy matters in the District of Connecticut over the past decade. Pat also represents clients in out-of-court wor...

Michelle C. Laubin is a senior partner in the firm's Milford office. Her practice focuses on education law, particularly special education law and student matters. Ms. Laubin has represented school districts in countless student discipline and special education matters, including attending planning and placement team (PPT) meetings, negotiation of settlement and mediation agreements, representation in expulsion and due process hearings, as well as resolution of State Department of Education c...

Kari Mitchell represents debtors, creditors, committees, and trustees in bankruptcy matters. She has extensive experience in Chapter 7 liquidations, Chapter 11 reorganizations, and in bankruptcy litigation. Kari appreciates the technical nature of the bankruptcy code and enjoys devising practical solutions to the complex problems that can arise in any case. Kari was formerly a trial attorney with the United States Trustee Program—an arm of the Department of Justice overseeing bankruptcy...

Carolyn W. Kone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Carolyn W. practices law in New Haven, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Carolyn W. Kone 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 Carolyn W. Kone is held by other lawyers.