Kenneth J. Bartschi

Andrew Garza is a co-founder and the lead trial attorney at Claggett, Sykes & Garza, LLC ("CSG"), in Connecticut. He grew up in public housing, bartended his way through college and law school, and opened his own law firm in 2013. He has tried cases to 7-, 8-, and 9-figure jury verdicts as lead counsel. In 2022, he obtained a $100 million verdict on behalf of a paralyzed man and his wife, which was the largest verdict in Connecticut history. Garza and his team speak nationally to plaintif...

Cheryl M. Kimball is a partner at Keegan Werlin LLP in Lexington, Massachusetts, where her practice focuses on Energy Law and Energy Regulatory Law . She represents electric and gas utilities before public utility commissions in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire on a wide range of regulatory and transactional matters. Ms. Kimball advises clients on rate-setting proceedings, utility finance matters, cost-recovery proposals for system infrastructure upgrades and replac...

Justin E. Theriault is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Justin E. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Justin E. Theriault 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 Justin E. Theriault 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...

Caroline Demirs Calio is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the West Hartford office. She practices in the areas of estate and gift tax planning, asset protection, estate settlement and trust administration. In addition, Caroline advises closely-held business owners on succession planning issues and various general corporate matters. She also has experience serving as an Executor and Trustee. Prior to joining Cummings & Lockwood, Caroline worked...

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.

Ms. Dixon defends employers in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies against a variety of employment law claims, including workplace discrimination, contract, and tort claims. She also counsels employers on a wide range of employment issues, such as employee discipline, family and medical leave matters, and compliance with various state and federal employment laws and regulations. Ms. Dixon regularly presents seminars on employment-related issues, including sexual harass...

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...

Kenneth Shluger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Kenneth practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth Shluger 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 Kenneth Shluger is held by other lawyers.

Karolina A. Dowd is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Karolina A. practices law in West Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Karolina A. Dowd 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 Karolina A. Dowd is held by other l...