Philmore H. "Phil" Colburn II

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...

Eliot B. Gersten focuses his practice on complex litigation involving individuals and companies engaged in disputes, and most recently was lead counsel in successfully challenging the candidacy of Susan Bysiewicz for Connecticut Attorney General. He has represented owners, developers, banks, contractors and subcontractors on a number of different kinds of contract negotiation, as well as handled litigation over the contracts, and accounts receivable. He has experience handling commercial and ...

Mr. Weinstock represents public and private sector employers exclusively in all aspects of labor relations and employment law before state and federal courts, arbitration boards and state and federal administrative agencies, including the State Board of Labor Relations, State Board of Mediation and Arbitration, American Arbitration Association and Freedom of Information Commission. He represents employers in collective bargaining negotiations, grievance and interest arbitrations and prohibite...

John R. Ivimey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. John R., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dana Bucin offers comprehensive legal representation in Immigration Law, serving both businesses and individual clients in Hartford, Connecticut. With a focus on navigating complex immigration issues, Dana handles matters such as green card applications, work visas, student visas, foreign investor visas, asylum and naturalization, religious work visas, as well as other employment and family-based immigration services. With a strong foundation in business and corporate law, Dana offers guidanc...

Kelly A. Scott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. Kelly A., 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 Kelly A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For nearly three decades, the emphasis of Mr. Escalera’s practice has been labor and employment law and litigation. Initially, Mr. Escalera served with the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps for nine years where he engaged in extensive criminal and civil litigation. Mr. Escalera was last stationed at the Pentagon where he acted as lead counsel for the Army Litigation Division defending the Department of the Army in employment discrimination suits brought by civilian employees in ...

Eric A. Polinsky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Eric A., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert A. Izard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - ERISA and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Robert A., who practices law in West Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Willard F. Pinney, Jr. serves of counsel at Harris Beach Murtha in Hartford, Connecticut, contributing to the firm's Corporate Practice Group. He provides insightful representation, drawing from over four decades of experience with public and private companies in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Securities/Capital Markets Law. Willard brings valuable experience to a wide range of legal matters including mergers and acquisitions, contracts, private equity transactions, and gene...