Michael J. Dugan

Ed Spinella is dedicated to serving as general counsel to a wide range of tax-exempt organizations, including start-up public charities, social service providers, healthcare organizations, private foundations, social clubs, and trade associations. Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Ed is a part of Harris Beach Murtha, where he focuses on Nonprofit / Charities Law. He has been involved in advising clients on groundbreaking projects, such as establishing integrated affiliated systems that encompas...

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...

Alan S. Parker is chair of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Department. He practices in the areas of estate planning and trust and estate administration. He counsels individuals and institutional fiduciaries concerning their role as executor, trustee and conservator. Alan also is engaged in counseling individuals and nonprofit organizations on activities relating to tax exempt issues, including private foundations and community foundations. He has conducted seminars on estate planning an...

Bill Narwold has advocated for corporate accountability and fiduciary responsibility for nearly 40 years, representing consumers, governmental entities, unions and institutional investors. He litigates complex securities fraud, shareholder rights and consumer fraud lawsuits, as well as matters involving unfair trade practices, antitrust violations and whistleblower/qui tam claims. Bill leads Motley Rice's securities and consumer fraud litigation teams and False Claim Act practice. He is also ...

Maria Alexander is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Maria practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Maria Alexander 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 Maria Alexander is held by other lawyers.

Julianne Lombardo Klaassen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Julianne Lombardo practices law in West Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Julianne Lombardo Klaassen 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 Julianne Lombardo Klaassen ...

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...

James Aspell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. James practices law in Farmington, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized James Aspell since 2024. 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 James Aspell is held by other lawyers.

John P. Shea Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. John P. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized John P. Shea Jr. 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 John P. Shea Jr. is held by other l...

For nearly three decades, the emphasis of Mr. Escalera’s practice has been labor and employment law and litigation. Initially, Mr. Escalera served with the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps for nine years where he engaged in extensive criminal and civil litigation. Mr. Escalera was last stationed at the Pentagon where he acted as lead counsel for the Army Litigation Division defending the Department of the Army in employment discrimination suits brought by civilian employees in ...