Paul J. Thibodeau

Welcome, everyone! As owner and operator of the Nicholas Law Firm, LLC, I have fought for the rights of Connecticut's injured and disabled since 1987. Mainly practicing in workers' compensation, personal injury, and social security disability fields, our office merges old-fashioned personal commitment and service with modern legal techniques and technology. Conveniently located in Torrington and Waterbury, we're proud to serve the legal needs of Northwest Connecticut. For a longer view of our...

Patricia L. Boye-Williams is an attorney with Michaud Law Group LLC in Middletown, Connecticut, where she focuses her practice on Environmental Law . She has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in environmental law matters. Attorney Patricia Boye-Williams advises developers, corporations, municipalities, manufacturers, lenders, and property owners on a wide range of environmental and renewable energy matters. She works with clients to address environmental risks, navigate regulatory ...

Lee D. Hoffman is chair of Pullman & Comley, LLC and prior to that was co-chair of the firm's Real Estate, Energy and Environmental Law Department. Lee litigates and advises clients in the areas of energy and utility matters, environmental law, and toxic tort suits. Lee has been responsible for the permitting and siting of some of the most complex energy projects in southern New England. His clients have developed some of the largest commercial scale solar projects in New England, as well...

Frederic Lee Klein chairs the Energy and Utilities Section of the firm's Regulatory, Energy and Telecommunications Department. Fred has wide-ranging experience in energy and utility matters, including electric and natural gas market restructuring, and transactions in regulated and competitive markets. His practice includes representing regulated and unregulated companies before more than a dozen state and federal regulatory commissions, district and appellate courts, as well as representing c...

Johanna Zelman’s unique background in health and mental care and in school law results in highly competent, in-depth and knowledgeable advice and representation for her clients. While she has represented a wide variety of private and public sector employers from various industries, Johanna has a specific strength and hands-on experience in the health and mental health fields. Prior to her legal career, she worked for Harvard University’s affiliate hospitals, where she had direct c...

Laurie Rubinow is an attorney with Miller Shah LLP in Chester, Connecticut, where her practice includes Commercial Litigation and other complex civil matters. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley, graduating summa cum laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Laurie received her law degree from Temple University School of Law and also completed a portion of her undergraduate studies at McGill University. While in law school, she served as a legal in...

Frank J. Saccomandi III is of counsel in the Corporate and Real Estate practices. He represents clients in the areas of real estate, commercial financing and general corporate and commercial representation. He has extensive experience in virtually all areas associated with real estate development, including shopping centers and other retail facilities, multi-family housing complexes, office buildings, industrial and warehouse facilities, hospitals and medical facilities, assisted living and o...

Kathryn Boucher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Energy Regulatory Law. Kathryn practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Kathryn Boucher 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 Kathryn Boucher is held by other lawyers.

Brian O'Donnell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Brian practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Brian O'Donnell 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 Brian O'Donnell is held by other lawyers.

Dana M. Hrelic is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Dana M. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Dana M. Hrelic 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 Dana M. Hrelic is held by other lawyers.