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Rachel A. Pencu is a principal in Cohen and Wolf's Family Law and Litigation Groups. Dividing her time between the firm's Bridgeport and Westport offices, Ms. Pencu practices primarily in the area of family law litigation. Ms. Pencu serves as a Special Master, appointed by the Superior Court, to mediate divorce disputes in the judicial districts of Bridgeport, Danbury and Milford. She is admitted to practice in Connecticut and is a member of the American, Connecticut Fairfield County and Grea...

Justin Galletti is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Finance Law, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Justin, who practices law in Southport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justin is held by other...

Frederic J. Siegel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Frederic J., who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frederic J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Suzanne Sutton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law. Suzanne, who practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Suzanne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Meghan K. Gallagher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Meghan K., who practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meghan K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christina Hanna is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christina, who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul Slager represents plaintiffs in cases stemming from catastrophic events involving medical malpractice, violent crimes, serious accidents, defective consumer products and sexual abuse and harassment. He also represents individuals pursuing whistleblower actions, where an individual or company has defrauded the government, and represents small businesses and individuals on a contingent fee basis in significant business disputes. His cases are designed to balance injustices and cause import...

Irve J. Goldman has practiced in the areas of bankruptcy law and commercial litigation for more than 30 years, and serves as chair of Pullman & Comley's Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights and Financial Restructuring practice. In 1993, Irve was the first attorney in Connecticut to become a certified specialist in business bankruptcy and has represented a diversity of interests in bankruptcy proceedings, including companies reorganizing under Chapter 11, secured creditors, equipment lessors, fra...

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.

Mr. Cohen's areas of concentration include civil and criminal litigation, particularly personal injury, civil rights, employment law, and immigration and naturalization. He is a graduate of Harvard College (A.B., magna cum laude, 1970), where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and Yale Law School (J.D. 1973). Before joining the firm in 1975, Mr. Cohen served as law clerk to the Honorable Caleb M. Wright of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. He currently serves as a ...