Michael S. Taylor

Stephen M. Sedor focuses his practice in the areas of education law, employment litigation and labor disputes. He defends public and private sector employers in lawsuits involving wrongful discharge, employment discrimination, wage and hour disputes, First Amendment and retaliation claims, unfair labor practice charges, restrictive covenants and other disputes. Stephen provides general counseling and advice to public and private sector employers on a wide range of labor and employment matters...

A partner at Shipman & Goodwin LLP, and a top-rated lawyer based in Hartford, Connecticut, William J. Ronalter has been licensed to practice law in the state since 1991 serving Hartford, New Haven, Fairfield, Middlesex, Litchfield, New London, Tolland, and Windham Counties. Serving as the chair of the firm’s catastrophic injury section, he has committed his practice to serving those injured, or who have lost their loved ones to an accident or as a result of the reckless actions of o...

Myles H. Alderman, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Myles H. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Myles H. Alderman, 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 Myles H. Alderman, Jr. is held by other...

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.

Paul was born and raised in Waterbury, CT. Paul was a full-time Adult Probation Officer with the State of Connecticut before attending law school and graduating with honors. Paul's blue-collar upbringing instilled a sense of fairness and hard work in him that he uses to the great benefit of his clients. Paul's most rewarding cases have involved his representation of working families in claims against powerful Connecticut corporations and insurance companies, such as his claim for dairy farmer...

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...

Robert A. Izard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - ERISA and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Robert A. practices law in West Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Robert A. Izard since 2020. 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 Robert A. Izard is held...

Margaret (Peggy) J. Strange is a Shareholder in the Hartford office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She also manages client relationships including litigation for clients on a national or regional basis. Ms. Strange joined Jackson Lewis in 1996. She has experience in all areas of litigation. Her practice covers the spectrum of employment litigation, including both state and federal claims, and individual and class action suits. Her experience includes both suits by private parties and by the Equal Empl...

As a trusted member of Harris Beach Murtha in Hartford, Connecticut, Alfred's practice is dedicated to Trusts and Estates. He engages in comprehensive estate planning, estate administration, and probate litigation. His role extends to serving as a fiduciary, acting as an executor, trustee, or conservator, and providing counsel for conservatorships. Alfred is also known for his advisory work with private foundations on governance and compliance. Alfred is the managing partner of our Hartford o...

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 ...