Nancy E. Valentino

Jonathan D. Berchem is a Senior Partner who concentrates his practice in the areas of municipal law and general civil litigation, including insurance defense, construction litigation and employment law. Admitted to practice in Connecticut state and federal courts, as well as the United States Supreme Court and Pennsylvania state courts, Attorney Berchem is a member of the Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut and American Bar Associations, as well as the Association of Trial Lawyers of Ameri...

Michael Rigg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Michael practices law in Shelton, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Rigg since 2026. 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 Michael Rigg is held by other lawyers.

Kevin M. Godbout has a broad range of experience in the practice of professional liability defense. He represents professionals involved in disputes both in and out of court. These professionals include attorneys, architects, engineers, land surveyors, and accountants. He also represents businesses and individuals involved in commercial disputes. Kevin has significant experience resolving complex disputes through mediation. Kevin is recognized by Super Lawyers and named to the Connecticut Sup...

Stanley is a founding partner of the firm Bergman Horowitz & Reynolds which merged with Withers in 2002 to create Withers Bergman in the US. His practice encompasses all phases of tax law, estate planning and trusts (both domestic and international), business law and advising on pension plans. He is a contributor to various tax periodicals and co-author of a book on the design of pension and profit sharing plans which is part of the tax management service published by the Bureau of Nation...

Richard C. Buturla is a Partner in the litigation department at Berchem Moses PC. He regularly represents private businesses, governmental entities, including their elected officials and employees, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in general litigation matters with a focus on defense of civil rights claims, premises liability actions and workers’ compensation matters. He has successfully handled such matters in federal and state court and before various administrative ...

Keith regularly counsels and represents clients in connection with a wide range of real estate transactions, including development projects, leases, purchases and sales. His practice includes representation of lenders and borrowers in commercial real estate and asset based financings including term and construction loan facilities, revolving credit facilities, participations, co-lending transactions and other types of credit facilities. Keith has experience representing lenders and borrowers ...

Karen Yates is a partner in the Trust , Estates and Charitable Planning team. Karen’s practice is focused on wealth planning. She works with individuals, families and family offices providing legal advice on wealth transfer tax planning and fiduciary administration. As part of the wealth planning process, Karen regularly advises on business succession, charitable giving, and income tax planning for individuals, estates, trusts and business entities, including family offices and private ...

A graduate of Harvard and Yale, and a four-time Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for employment law, Josh Goodbaum represents Connecticut employees and other civil rights plaintiffs in litigation and negotiation. Josh’s experience as a Connecticut employment lawyer who represents employees runs the gamut, from discrimination (on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, or national origin) and sexual harassment, to wro...

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.

Attorney Paul Testa is a Partner in the firm’s Labor & Employment practice group. He has practiced labor and employment law in Connecticut since 2007. He advises both public and private sector employers on an array of personnel, labor, and employment matters. Attorney Testa counsels management in preventative employment and labor matters as well as litigation of claims on all aspects of employment relationships. He has experience representing employers in state and federal courts an...