Patrick M. Birney

Karolina A. Dowd is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Karolina A., who practices law in West Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karolina A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert Dombrowski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Robert, who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew Garza is a co-founder and the lead trial attorney at Claggett, Sykes & Garza, LLC ("CSG"), in Connecticut. He grew up in public housing, bartended his way through college and law school, and opened his own law firm in 2013. He has tried cases to 7-, 8-, and 9-figure jury verdicts as lead counsel. In 2022, he obtained a $100 million verdict on behalf of a paralyzed man and his wife, which was the largest verdict in Connecticut history. Garza and his team speak nationally to plaintif...

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...

David Shaiken brings over 30 years of legal experience to clients across various industries, focusing on creditors' rights, commercial bankruptcy, fraudulent transfer, commercial litigation, business dissolution, arbitration, and mediation. David has contributed more than 20 years as a commercial arbitrator and mediator and is part of the Register of Voluntary Mediators at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut, Hartford Division. He is also affiliated with the Ame...

David R. Jimenez is a principal in the Hartford, Connecticut, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is the national co-leader of the firm’s Corporate Governance and Internal Investigations practice group. David advises employers on complex matters and litigation including: Corporate Governance matters for publicly traded and privately held organizations including high stakes internal investigations, Code of Conduct and financial misconduct matters, Sarbanes Oxley Act Whistleblower claims, Fal...

Megan Youngling Carannante is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Megan Youngling, who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Megan Youngling is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Maria Alexander is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Maria, who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. McHale represents public and private employers and non-profit organizations in all aspects of labor relations and employment law, including union representation elections, collective bargaining, contract administration, personnel policies and practices, wage and hour disputes, equal employment opportunity, employment litigation, occupational health and safety, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation and related matters. His practice includes representation of employers in federal...

Mike focuses his practice on providing legal guidance to public and private sector employers in managing all aspects of the employment relationship. Mike litigates cases in state and federal courts and has argued numerous cases before the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the Connecticut Appellate Court, and the Connecticut Supreme Court. He also frequently appears before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination...