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James Aspell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. James practices law in Farmington, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized James Aspell since 2024. 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 James Aspell is held by other lawyers.

From the onset of a legal career that has spanned three decades and yielded millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for injured people, John J. Houlihan, Jr. has always taken a personal interest in the concerns of his clients. Long after his cases are resolved, he often remains involved in the lives of his clients, considering it the highest honor that he receives a significant percentage of referrals both from former clients and other attorneys. Mr. Houlihan has obtained numerous mil...

Jon grew up in West Hartford and attended Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida on an athletic scholarship. While at Flagler, he was named Captain, Team MVP, and All-Conference for the soccer team in 2000. Jon then attended California Western School of Law in San Diego, California but returned to Connecticut to practice law after graduating. With more than 19 years of experience representing people injured at work and due to the negligence of others, Jon formed the Cantor Injury Law Firm....

Lawrence J. Kiel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Lawrence J. practices law in Farmington, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Lawrence J. Kiel 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 Lawrence J. Kiel is held by other lawyers.

Tanya A. Bovée is a principal in the Hartford, Connecticut, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. Tanya represents employers in a wide range of issues related to employment law, bringing a practical approach that is focused on achieving clients’ goals and based on almost 20 years of employment law experience. Tanya advises employers in a wide range of industries, including life sciences, retail, automotive, manufacturing, and hospitalit...

John L. Laudati is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John L. practices law in Granby, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized John L. Laudati 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 John L. Laudati is held by other lawyers.

Alexa Mahony is a partner and trial attorney at Claggett, Sykes, & Garza, LLC, in Connecticut. Alexa has tried cases to seven-, eight-, and nine figure jury verdicts. In 2022, Alexa was a part of the trial team that secured a $100 million verdict on behalf of a paralyzed man and his wife. Alexa also obtained a $10 million loss of consortium verdict. Both verdicts were the largest in Connecticut history. Alexa speaks nationally to plaintiff’s trial lawyers, provides trial skills trai...

Johanna Zelman’s unique background in health and mental care and in school law results in highly competent, in-depth and knowledgeable advice and representation for her clients. While she has represented a wide variety of private and public sector employers from various industries, Johanna has a specific strength and hands-on experience in the health and mental health fields. Prior to her legal career, she worked for Harvard University’s affiliate hospitals, where she had direct c...

Alan S. Parker is chair of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Department. He practices in the areas of estate planning and trust and estate administration. He counsels individuals and institutional fiduciaries concerning their role as executor, trustee and conservator. Alan also is engaged in counseling individuals and nonprofit organizations on activities relating to tax exempt issues, including private foundations and community foundations. He has conducted seminars on estate planning an...

Jack G. Steigelfest is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Jack G. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Jack G. Steigelfest since 2006. 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 Jack G. Steigelfest is held by other lawyers.