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Alan S. Parker is chair of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Department. He practices in the areas of estate planning and trust and estate administration. He counsels individuals and institutional fiduciaries concerning their role as executor, trustee and conservator. Alan also is engaged in counseling individuals and nonprofit organizations on activities relating to tax exempt issues, including private foundations and community foundations. He has conducted seminars on estate planning an...

Maria Alexander is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Maria practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Maria Alexander 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 Maria Alexander is held by other lawyers.

John L. Laudati is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John L. practices law in Granby, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized John L. Laudati since 2018. 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 John L. Laudati is held by other lawyers.

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...

Patrick A. Klingman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Patrick A. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick A. Klingman 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 Patrick A. Klingman is held by other lawyers.

Cheryl M. Kimball is a partner at Keegan Werlin LLP in Lexington, Massachusetts, where her practice focuses on Energy Law and Energy Regulatory Law . She represents electric and gas utilities before public utility commissions in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire on a wide range of regulatory and transactional matters. Ms. Kimball advises clients on rate-setting proceedings, utility finance matters, cost-recovery proposals for system infrastructure upgrades and replac...

Bob Kaelin, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a dedicated commercial litigator at Harris Beach Murtha. With substantial experience in advocating for clients, Bob represents them in both state and federal trial and appellate courts. He also handles arbitration and mediation cases, serving as a respected panel arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. Bob's clientele includes community banks, national restaurant chains, and commercial real estate companies. In his practice, Bob fr...

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...

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...

William G. Madsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Individuals. William G. practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized William G. Madsen since 2008. 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 William G. Madsen is held by other lawyers.