Kelsey Cleary

Steve's diverse practice includes employment and labor law and a wide variety of commercial, civil, construction, and business litigation. Steve practices in state and federal trial and appellate courts, and has participated in domestic and international arbitrations and mediations conducted by the American Arbitration Association, JAMS, FINRA, and the International Chamber of Commerce. Steve also assists individuals and business entities resolve complex disputes without the need for formal l...

Michael P. Kaelin is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Litigation Group, and Family Office and Closely Held Business Group. Mike represents individuals, fiduciaries and businesses in commercial, employment, employee benefits, probate, trusts and estates, conservatorship, guardianship, and investment disputes, including wrongful discharge and discrimination claims, will contests, fiduciary removal proceedings, contested accountings, fee disputes, construction proceedings, undue influenc...

JAMES E. RICE is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and is a member of the firm’s Business & Finance Group. Jim practices in the areas of business and finance as well as commercial real estate. He serves as outside general counsel to several small- and medium-sized businesses in the Fairfield County area. For much of his career, he practiced in the area of utilities and energy, representing energy companies and other clients before the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority a...

Christina Hanna is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christina practices law in Stamford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Christina Hanna 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 C...

Joaquin Madry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Joaquin has significant experience litigating major catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases in federal and state court. He has tried numerous cases to verdict and has recovered more than $125 million for his clients. Joaquin has built an extensive record serving individuals and fa...

Brian E. Spears is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Brian E. practices law in Southport, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Brian E. Spears since 2013. 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 E. Spears is held by other lawyers.

Evan S. Seideman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Evan S. practices law in Stamford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Evan S. Seideman 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 Evan S. Seideman is held by other lawyers.

Livia Barndollar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Family Law. Livia practices law in Westport, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Livia Barndollar since 2026. 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 Livia Barndollar is held by other lawyers.

Janet A. Battey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Janet A. practices law in Westport, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Janet A. Battey since 2017. 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 Janet A. Battey is held by other lawyers.

Rachel B.G. Sherman is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group and is based in the Stamford office. She joined the Firm in 1999. Rachel works with high net worth individuals and families to address their estate planning needs, including the preparation of wills and trusts, tax planning, multi-generational planning, planning for retirement benefits and real estate holdings, gifting and preparation of gift tax returns. Rachel also focuses her practice on estate admi...