Michael J. Boyle

Floyd J. Dugas, Senior Partner with Berchem Moses PC, heads up the firm’s Labor & Employment practice. He represents towns, cities and boards of education throughout Connecticut, often as General Counsel. Floyd is a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment and Education Law departments. He represents both private and public sector employers. Floyd is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and the Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law. He has been involved in...

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.

Joseph Grippe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Joseph practices law in Cheshire, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph Grippe since 2023. 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 Joseph Grippe is held by other lawyers.

Lou is a partner in the private client and tax team at Withers Bergman LLP. He concentrates his practice on estate planning and administration, income tax planning and commercial transactions with a particular emphasis on planning for closely held businesses. His work for clients focuses on a variety of matters, that touch on creating wealth and business succession structures to general legal business advice and spans a wide range of industries including real estate, manufacturing, and profes...

Rebecca N. Brindley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Rebecca N. practices law in Shelton, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca N. Brindley 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 Rebecca N. Brindley is held by other lawyers.

Heather Berchem offers guidance to nursing homes, assisted living communities, CCRCs, and other providers on various regulatory, compliance, risk management, and reimbursement matters. Her legal services encompass assistance with regulatory compliance, survey and certification matters; IDRs and IIDRs; ALJ appeals; licensure and ownership changes; certificates of need; Medicare and Medicaid audits and appeals; HIPAA compliance; security breach investigations and reporting; contract and policy ...

For 25 years, Michael Dilworth has been guiding innovative companies in their pursuit of a better tomorrow through technology. Having previously served as chief IP counsel at Chemtura Corporation and founder of Dilworth IP, Mr. Dilworth knows that innovation in today’s competitive world is challenging. Protecting his clients’ treasures with a well-crafted IP strategy is vital to securing their future and humanity’s promise of that better tomorrow. Mr. Dilworth is proficient ...

Clifford A. Merin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Clifford A. practices law in New Haven, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Clifford A. Merin 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 Clifford A. Merin is held by other lawyers.

Michelle C. Laubin is a senior partner in the firm's Milford office. Her practice focuses on education law, particularly special education law and student matters. Ms. Laubin has represented school districts in countless student discipline and special education matters, including attending planning and placement team (PPT) meetings, negotiation of settlement and mediation agreements, representation in expulsion and due process hearings, as well as resolution of State Department of Education c...

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.