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Claudia M. Sklar has been actively engaged in the litigation of general civil and commercial matters, with an emphasis on creditors’ rights including commercial and residential foreclosures, commercial law, and title insurance litigation for over 40 years. Her practice also includes: Residential and commercial real estate Commercial leasing Default servicing Landlord/tenant litigation, eviction Commercial financing Loan workouts Bankruptcy, debt restructuring General business matters Su...

Suzy Walsh-Brown is dedicated to supporting clients in Hartford, Connecticut, with a focus on Trusts and Estates. Her legal practice at Harris Beach Murtha encompasses estate planning, tax planning, particularly for families with children who have special needs, elder law, estate and trust administration, as well as trust modifications and trustee changes. Suzy is frequently invited to share her insights nationally through major speaking engagements and publications. Some of her notable appea...

Michael J. Walsh is a founder and principal of the Walsh Woodard LLC law firm. He has dedicated his practice to the representation of individuals in personal injury actions. Mr. Walsh was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1987 and the New York Bar in 1988. He is also admitted to practice in the Federal District Court of Connecticut, the Eastern District Court of New York, the Southern District Court of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. From 1988 through 1989, Mr. Walsh served...

Mary Ann Connors is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mary Ann practices law in Middletown, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Mary Ann Connors since 2015. 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 whic...

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...

Jonathan Kaplan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Jonathan practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan Kaplan 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 Jonathan Kaplan is held by other lawyers.

Larry Shipman has dedicated his career to providing thoughtful and thorough legal representation to his clients. He is a practicing attorney at Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC, where he passionately handles cases involving real estate, land use matters and commercial transactions. Larry is committed to helping his clients navigate complex legal matters with clarity and resolve. Drawing from his extensive experience, Larry approaches each case with an individualized strategy that reflects...

Thomas P. Cella is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration, Mediation, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Thomas P. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas P. Cella since 2016. 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 profes...

Proloy K. Das is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Proloy K. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Proloy K. Das 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 Proloy K. Das is held by other lawyers.

Tom represents a broad range of clients in the areas of general corporate, contracts, real estate, land use and construction matters. He serves as counsel to individuals, closely held businesses, local and international retailers, international software developers, aerospace manufacturers, and nonprofit organizations. Tom has significant experience in commercial leasing, on both a local and national level, representing both tenants and landlords. In building and maintaining relationships with...