Meghann E. LaFountain

Mr. Dorsey is involved in a wide variety of general and special labor relations and employment issues including union representation elections, contract negotiations and administration, unfair labor practice charges and employment discrimination matters in both the public and private sectors. Mr. Dorsey focuses his practice in the area of labor and education law, representing municipalities and boards of education in all aspects of labor relations and school-related claims, including contract...

Mike Spagnola focuses his practice on solving difficult and complicated labor and employment problems for management clients. Mike represents employers exclusively in connection with all aspects of labor and employment law, and in particular, litigation and preventive counsel. He has appeared on behalf of clients in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies, for cases relating to discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblowing, wrongful discharge, wage and hour law, ...

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.

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...

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.

Andrew Ranks is a partner and trial attorney at Claggett, Sykes & Garza, LLC ("CSG"), in Connecticut. Originally from Gardiner, Maine, and the son of two teachers, he relocated to Connecticut and has spent nearly 20 years building a reputation for passionate advocacy on behalf of injured clients. Ranks began his legal career serving as a legal research clerk in the Judicial District of Danbury, where he performed legal research and writing duties for Connecticut Superior Court Judges. He ...

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...

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...

Cathryn A. Reynolds is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Corporate Law. Cathryn A. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Cathryn A. Reynolds since 2025. 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 Cathryn A. Reynolds is held by other lawyers.

Megan Youngling Carannante is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Megan Youngling practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Megan Youngling Carannante since 2022. 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 Mega...