Matthew S. "Matt" Murphy

Employment attorney Todd Steigman, a partner at Madsen, Prestley & Parenteau, represents employees whose workplace rights have been violated. In particular, he has extensive experience representing whistleblowers and employees who have opposed or exposed wrongdoing in the workplace. He has represented clients who were subjected to retaliation for exercising their right to speak on matters of public concern in violation of the First Amendment and the free speech provisions of the Connectic...

Michael E. Riley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration. Michael E., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Maria Alexander is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Maria, who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Shaiken brings over 30 years of legal experience to clients across various industries, focusing on creditors' rights, commercial bankruptcy, fraudulent transfer, commercial litigation, business dissolution, arbitration, and mediation. David has contributed more than 20 years as a commercial arbitrator and mediator and is part of the Register of Voluntary Mediators at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut, Hartford Division. He is also affiliated with the Ame...

As chair of the firm’s Property Tax and Valuation Department, Gregory F. Servodidio’s practice focuses on property valuation in the context of property tax appeals and eminent domain proceedings. He represents property owners and lessees throughout Connecticut seeking equitable assessments of their real and personal property by municipal assessing authorities. He represents clients in negotiations with municipal officials, revaluation companies and personal property audit firms, a...

James Aspell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. James, who practices law in Farmington, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ingi represents clients in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, and estate settlement. She provides sensitive and attentive service to clients of all ages and professions in identifying their estate planning needs. Ingi creates individually tailored estate plans designed for multiple purposes: lifetime asset management; health care and financial decision-making in the event of incapacity; lifetime gift and asset distributions; protection of assets for blended families;...

Tom represents a broad range of clients in the areas of general corporate, contracts, real estate, land use and construction matters. He serves as counsel to individuals, closely held businesses, local and international retailers, international software developers, aerospace manufacturers, and nonprofit organizations. Tom has significant experience in commercial leasing, on both a local and national level, representing both tenants and landlords. In building and maintaining relationships with...

Allison P. Dearington ​is a principal in the Hartford, Connecticut, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice is focused on employment litigation, including class and collective action defense, and preventive counseling. Allison represents employers in state and federal courts, before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and in arbitration. She defends a variety of employment claims including discrimination, harassment, ret...

Eliot B. Gersten focuses his practice on complex litigation involving individuals and companies engaged in disputes, and most recently was lead counsel in successfully challenging the candidacy of Susan Bysiewicz for Connecticut Attorney General. He has represented owners, developers, banks, contractors and subcontractors on a number of different kinds of contract negotiation, as well as handled litigation over the contracts, and accounts receivable. He has experience handling commercial and ...