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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...

Thomas A. Esposito was born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut. He graduated from Notre Dame High School of West Haven in 1983. After studying two years at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, he received his B.S. in Criminal Justice at The University of New Haven. Thom received his law degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1990 and was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in the same year. In 1991 he started the law firm of Esposito & Volza, where his practice deve...

Carolyn W. Kone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Carolyn W. practices law in New Haven, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Carolyn W. Kone since 2021. 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 Carolyn W. Kone is held by other lawyers.

Judy K. Weinstein ’s areas of practice include commercial finance, real estate financing, commercial workouts and restructures. In addition she practices business law, healthcare law, and commercial contracting. She represents local and national banks in the extension and collection of asset-based, commercial, mortgage and construction loans. Her health care practice includes counseling health care providers. These clients include individual physicians, physician practices, and home hea...

David L. Sfara is an attorney with Giuliano Richardson & Sfara LLC in Woodbury, Connecticut. His practice includes Trusts and Estates, with a focus on estate planning , estate and trust administration, and legal matters involving the creative arts. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Trusts and Estates. David works with individuals and families to help them plan for the future, preserve assets, and address estate and trust matters with careful attention to their goals a...

Jane Elaine Ballerini practices in the areas of commercial real estate law, commercial finance and general commercial and business law. She represents local and national banks in the extension of asset-based, mortgage and construction loans to commercial borrowers. Attorney Ballerini is one of a few practicing U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Designated Attorneys in the State. Her sub-specialty is representing traditional lenders and Certified Development Companies in transactions inv...

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,...

Stephen Fitzgerald represents individuals in employment and personal injury matters in Connecticut’s state and federal courts. He also represents railroad workers in courts throughout the country. Steve has won several multi-million dollar jury verdicts for his clients. His peers have ranked him as a Connecticut Super Lawyer since 2011, as the Super Lawyer Employment Lawyer of the Year for 2012, and he has been named Best Lawyer of the Year for Labor & Employment Litigation in the N...

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.

Eric J. Stockman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Eric J. practices law in Shelton, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Eric J. Stockman since 2021. 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 Er...