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Meghan Freed is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Meghan practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Meghan Freed since 2027. 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 Meghan Freed is held by other lawyers.

John P. Shea Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. John P. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized John P. Shea Jr. since 2025. 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 John P. Shea Jr. is held by other l...

David M. S. Shaiken focuses his practice on commercial litigation in state and federal courts, probate and inheritance disputes, and bankruptcy litigation. For over 36 years, David has provided lean, highly strategic advocacy for businesses, fiduciaries, professionals, and heirs facing critical financial and legal turning points. By deliberately avoiding the administrative bloat and multi-lawyer overhead of massive firms, he ensures his clients receive direct, partner-level representation tai...

Barbara A. Taylor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Barbara A. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Barbara A. Taylor since 2018. 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 Barbara A. Taylor is held by other lawyers.

C. Scott Schwefel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Scott is a Connecticut and Massachusetts litigator with nearly three decades of experience representing businesses, property owners, employers, and other clients in complex commercial, real estate, property valuation, property tax, and employment disputes in state and federal courts. His practice includes real estate litigation, property valuation an...

Richard C. Robinson practices in the area of business litigation including the litigation of construction and employment disputes. He heads the firm’s Construction Law and Litigation Section. University of Pennsylvania, B.A. '67; University of Connecticut School of :Law, J.D. with honors, '71. Professional Affiliations American Bar Association - Litigation Section; Employment Law Section; Forum Committee on Construction Industry Connecticut Bar Association - Executive Committee, Construction ...

Mike focuses his practice on providing legal guidance to public and private sector employers in managing all aspects of the employment relationship. Mike litigates cases in state and federal courts and has argued numerous cases before the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the Connecticut Appellate Court, and the Connecticut Supreme Court. He also frequently appears before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination...

Lincoln Woodard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Lincoln practices law in West Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Lincoln Woodard since 2019. 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 Linco...

Frank J. Saccomandi III is of counsel in the Corporate and Real Estate practices. He represents clients in the areas of real estate, commercial financing and general corporate and commercial representation. He has extensive experience in virtually all areas associated with real estate development, including shopping centers and other retail facilities, multi-family housing complexes, office buildings, industrial and warehouse facilities, hospitals and medical facilities, assisted living and o...

Bill Narwold has advocated for corporate accountability and fiduciary responsibility for nearly 40 years, representing consumers, governmental entities, unions and institutional investors. He litigates complex securities fraud, shareholder rights and consumer fraud lawsuits, as well as matters involving unfair trade practices, antitrust violations and whistleblower/qui tam claims. Bill leads Motley Rice's securities and consumer fraud litigation teams and False Claim Act practice. He is also ...