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A graduate of Harvard and Yale, and a four-time Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for employment law, Josh Goodbaum represents Connecticut employees and other civil rights plaintiffs in litigation and negotiation. Josh’s experience as a Connecticut employment lawyer who represents employees runs the gamut, from discrimination (on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, or national origin) and sexual harassment, to wro...

Lou is a partner in the private client and tax team at Withers Bergman LLP. He concentrates his practice on estate planning and administration, income tax planning and commercial transactions with a particular emphasis on planning for closely held businesses. His work for clients focuses on a variety of matters, that touch on creating wealth and business succession structures to general legal business advice and spans a wide range of industries including real estate, manufacturing, and profes...

Douglas S. Skalka graduated from Cornell University in 1982 and received his law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1985, where he was the Editor-in-Chief of the Probate Law Journal. Prior to joining Neubert, Pepe & Monteith in 1995, Attorney Skalka was a partner with the firm of Whitman, Breed, Abbott & Morgan, where he was responsible for the firm's business reorganization practice in its Greenwich, Connecticut office. Attorney Skalka has represented secured and unsecure...

Donni Halvorson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Donni practices law in New Haven, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Donni Halvorson 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 Donni Halvorson is held by other lawyers.

Paula Anthony is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Paula practices law in New Haven, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Paula Anthony 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 Paula Anthony is held by other lawyers.

Clifford A. Merin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Clifford A. practices law in New Haven, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Clifford A. Merin 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 Clifford A. Merin is held by other lawyers.

George E. O'Brien represents and counsels employers on a wide variety of labor matters, including: Collective bargaining Unfair labor practice proceedings Labor representation cases and elections Grievances Injunction proceedings Arbitrations Mediation Union relationships Wrongful discharge Breach of contract Discrimination claims Jury trials He appears in state and federal courts and represents management before the National Labor Relations Board and other administrative agencies, including ...

Stephanie Z. Roberge is a partner at Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. Stephanie is an accomplished trial attorney who has practiced law for close to 30 years. While she excels in all aspects of civil litigation, Ms. Roberge focuses on medical malpractice litigation. Before receiving her law degree, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, which has provided her with the scientific knowledge, as well as the practical experience necessary to hold negligent parties accountable...

Benjamin J. Lehberger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Benjamin J. practices law in New Haven, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin J. Lehberger 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 Benjamin J. Lehberger is held by other lawyers.

Brian Kenney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Brian practices law in New Haven, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Kenney 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 Brian Kenney is held by other lawyers.