Timothy Smith

A persuasive and successful litigator, Phil has handled a variety of litigation matters including complex commercial disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, partnership and shareholder disputes, adverse possession claims, prescriptive easement claims, quiet title actions, landlord/tenant cases, and collection actions. He frequently appears in the Connecticut Probate Court system representing beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and creditors in a variety of probate litigation matters, including con...

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

PETER T. MOTT is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Group. Mr. Mott practices in the areas of estate planning and trusts and estate administration. He assists individuals with tax and charitable gift planning, business owners with succession planning, and families planning for aging or incapacitated family members. Mr. Mott is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut and has practiced in the Greater Bri...

Ross M. Kaufman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Ross M., 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 Ross M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ari J. Hoffman is the firm’s Managing Partner. He is a trusted counselor and an effective advocate. He represents businesses, municipalities, universities, non-profit organizations, and individuals. His practice includes a wide variety of commercial trial work, with significant experience in complex business disputes and contract-related litigation, securities and shareholder disputes, intellectual property matters, premises liability, and real estate and property litigation. He also ha...

J. Craig Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. J. Craig, who practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Craig is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Jane B. Emons is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration, Family Law and Mediation. Jane B., who practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jane B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul Berg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Paul, who practices law in Westport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David S. Golub is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. David S., who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 1983. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.