Stanley A. "Stan" Twardy, Jr.

Ernie Teitell's career is defined not just by verdicts and settlements, but by the lasting change his work has brought about. When he represented the family of a 6-year-old boy who drowned after becoming entrapped in a swimming pool drain, the family dedicated the proceeds to pool safety, leading to significant changes in state regulations for pools and equipment. After the attacks of September 11, 2001, Ernie volunteered his legal services to Connecticut families of victims. And his advocacy...

Richard Di Marco is a principal in Cohen and Wolf’s Tax, Trusts and Estates, and Business & Corporate Groups. He has thirty years' experience advising clients in tax matters, estate planning and administration, and business law; and representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service. Mr. Di Marco practiced as a CPA prior to entering the practice of law. His clients include closely held corporations, partnerships, funds, tax-exempt organizations, and high net worth individual...

Antonio Ponvert III focuses on civil rights, constitutional law, prisoner rights, police misconduct, product liability, wrongful death, catastrophic personal injury, and other complex individual and class action cases in Federal and State courts in Connecticut and across the nation. He has represented plaintiffs in hundreds of high profile lawsuits, and has argued more than 40 appeals in State Appellate and Federal Circuit Courts.Since joining Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder in 1999, he has achi...

Alyssa V. Sherriff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Alyssa V., who practices law in Southport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alyssa V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Howard D. Komisar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Howard D., who practices law in Westport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Howard D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Salvatore G. Gangemi practices in the area of employment law and litigation. Specifically, he handles employment discrimination matters on the basis of sex, race, national origin, age, disability, religion and sexual orientation. In addition, he represents clients in retaliation cases under the anti-discrimination statutes, as well as matters under the Family and Medical Leave Act and Fair Labor Standards Act. In addition to representing clients, Mr. Gangemi frequently lectures on employment ...

Brendan P. Snowden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Brendan P., who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brendan P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey Cooper did not take the straight path to becoming a trial lawyer. The early years brought challenges and setbacks that tested him, but also sharpened his instincts and competitive drive. Over time, he realized he could use those skills to stand with people who don’t have the resources or power to take on hospitals, healthcare institutions, corporations, and insurance companies, and to make sure their side of the story is heard. That focus has defined his work for more than twent...

Joseph W. Martini is a partner in Wiggin and Dana’s White-Collar Defense, Investigations and Corporate Compliance Practice Group. Mr. Martini has tried numerous jury cases to verdict and has briefed and argued over 20 cases before federal and state appellate courts. Mr. Martini served for nine years as an Assistant United States Attorney, investigating and prosecuting a broad range of federal crimes. He was awarded the Department of Justice’s Director’s Award for Superior Performance as an As...

Daniel G. Johnson is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Private Clients Group and is based in the Stamford office where he has practiced since joining the Firm in 1997. He practices primarily in the areas of estate planning, family business succession planning, estate administration and trust administration. Dan frequently lectures on estate and tax planning topics before both lawyer and non-lawyer audiences.