Richard M. Leibert

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...

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...

Patricia L. Boye-Williams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Attorney Patricia Boye-Williams works on the most complicated environmental issues, managing environmental risks with developers, corporations, and municipalities. Fully versed in the pragmatic and economic demands redevelopers and other corporations face, she brings extensive experience to the firm’s clients. She collaborates with clients on renewable energy and environm...

Zachary Schurin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Zachary, 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 Zachary is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dana M. Hrelic is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Dana M., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dana M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lee D. Hoffman is chair of Pullman & Comley's Regulatory, Energy and Telecommunications Department and is a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Lee litigates and advises clients in the areas of environmental law, energy and utility matters and toxic tort suits. Lee advises clients on various environmental matters including counseling them on environmental compliance issues, the redevelopment of contaminated properties (“brownfields”) to productive use, assisting with fac...

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...

Jonathan Kaplan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Jonathan, 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 Jonathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard C. Robinson practices in the area of business litigation including the litigation of construction and employment disputes. He heads the firm’s Construction Law and Litigation Section. University of Pennsylvania, B.A. '67; University of Connecticut School of :Law, J.D. with honors, '71. Professional Affiliations American Bar Association - Litigation Section; Employment Law Section; Forum Committee on Construction Industry Connecticut Bar Association - Executive Committee, Construction ...

Jon P. Newton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Jon P., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jon P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.