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Marc A. Wallman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Marc A., who practices law in New Haven, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marc A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A graduate of Harvard and Yale, and a multiple-time Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for employment law, Joshua R. Goodbaum represents individuals in litigation and negotiation, with particular emphases in employment, civil rights, and appeals. He has represented clients in every level of our justice system, from local trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States, in matters ranging from constitutional law to contract disputes. Josh’s experience in Connecticut emp...

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

In the 1980's, attorney Early successfully undertook to represent thousands of workers who contracted diseases from occupational exposure to asbestos. He is the co-founder and president of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen, with offices in New Haven, Connecticut and New York City. Currently attorney Early concentrates his practice in representing asbestos victims, particularly those diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. He represents thousands of asbestos victims nationwide. Also,...

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 ...

Attorney Studer is a Senior Partner with Berchem Moses PC who practices in the areas of land use and commercial real estate law. He graduated magna cum laude from Stonehill College in 1972 and cum laude from Suffolk University Law School in 1977 where he was a member of the Suffolk University Law Review. Mr. Studer’s practice concentrates on the representation of municipalities and developers in all aspects of the local zoning and land use permitting process, as well as the permitting p...

Heather Berchem offers guidance to nursing homes, assisted living communities, CCRCs, and other providers on various regulatory, compliance, risk management, and reimbursement matters. Her legal services encompass assistance with regulatory compliance, survey and certification matters; IDRs and IIDRs; ALJ appeals; licensure and ownership changes; certificates of need; Medicare and Medicaid audits and appeals; HIPAA compliance; security breach investigations and reporting; contract and policy ...

Richard J. Buturla is a senior partner and chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. He focuses his practice in the areas of municipal law, litigation, civil rights defense, transactions involving state and federal agencies, and defending government officials in a variety of contexts. Mr. Buturla’s wide-ranging municipal and governmental law practice encompasses the full range of issues presented to a public institution. He has particular experience dealing with the freedom o...

Karen is a partner in the Trust, Estates and Charitable Planning team. Karen’s practice is focused on wealth planning. She works with individuals, families and family offices providing legal advice on wealth transfer tax planning and fiduciary administration. As part of the wealth planning process, Karen regularly advises on business succession, charitable giving, and income tax planning for individuals, estates, trusts and business entities, including family offices and private trust c...

Samuel M. Hurwitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Samuel M., who practices law in New Haven, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.