Patrick J. Hanna

Pat has many years of experience in municipal and land use law. Representing a wide variety of clients including towns, cities and quasi municipal agencies, commercial and residential developers and opposition groups in a broad range of matters. Her municipal practice includes serving as Town counsel, land use counsel and special counsel. She provides advice on all aspects of municipal governance, assisting municipalities in the resolution of legal concerns of all types, from the review of ro...

DAVID R. HERMENZE is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Group. He practices in the areas of estate planning and trust and estate administration. Dave uses plain language to help clients understand how they can structure their affairs to achieve the transfer of wealth to family members in the most tax-effective manner, and to protect family wealth from divorce and the claims of creditors. Dave is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney. He is ad...

Attorney Bryniczka is a Partner/Shareholder with the Firm. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the University of Connecticut School of Law. While in law school, Attorney Bryniczka was an Associate Editor of the Connecticut Journal of International Law and co-founder of the UCONN Law Ice Hockey Team. Attorney Bryniczka regularly handles complex family law matters including financial and custody/parenting issues. He has written and/or lectured on Family Law related issues such as: Prope...

Salvatore G. Gangemi practices in the area of employment law and litigation. Specifically, he handles employment discrimination matters on the basis of sex, race, national origin, age, disability, religion and sexual orientation. In addition, he represents clients in retaliation cases under the anti-discrimination statutes, as well as matters under the Family and Medical Leave Act and Fair Labor Standards Act. In addition to representing clients, Mr. Gangemi frequently lectures on employment ...

Jennifer Goldstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jennifer, who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Dobin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. As a dedicated legal advocate for almost two decades, David brings a wealth of experience and a client-focused philosophy to every case. Specializing in complex litigation and trial practice across state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies, David's expertise spans breach of contract, business torts, fiduciary duties, mechanic’s liens, securities, forecl...

Stephen M. Cowherd is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Stephen M., who practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John A. Flaherty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. John A., who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frederic S. Ury is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Frederic S., who practices law in Westport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frederic S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

EDWARD MARCANTONIO is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Group. Ed practices in the areas of trusts and estates planning and administration. He assists individuals with tax and asset protection planning, estate settlement, and trust administration. Ed is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York. Prior to joining the firm, Ed practiced at the former law firm of Hermenze & Marcantonio LLC...