Best Lawyers Near You in Branford, Connecticut for Commercial Litigation
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...
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...
Thomas S. Lambert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Thomas S., 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 Thomas S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Monte E. Frank is a member in Pullman & Comley’s Litigation practice, representing business and municipal clients in the state and federal courts in Connecticut and before administrative agencies on a wide range of matters. He regularly represents clients in mediation and arbitration in Connecticut and other states. Monte is immediate past president of both the Connecticut Bar Association and the New England Bar Association. He previously served as president-elect and vice-president...
Marcy Tench Stovall practices in the areas of professional liability, civil litigation, appellate practice and employment law. In professional responsibility matters, Marcy regularly represents law firms and attorneys in malpractice litigation, as well as licensing, disciplinary and sanctions matters. Since 2000 she has served on the Connecticut Bar Association's Committee on Professional Ethics, which issues opinions on attorney ethics, and currently serves as its chair. Marcy authored "Lawy...
Bianca LoGiurato is an Associate in Pullman & Comley's Litigation and the Labor and Employment practices. She focuses on commercial and employment litigation, and frequently litigates issues related to consumer complaints, the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, the Common Interest Ownership Act, landlord-tenant law, and on occasion, intellectual property disputes. Bianca has experience in the Connecticut Superior and Federal Courts, as well as in arbitration, small claims, housing, p...
Kaelyn Mostafa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Kaelyn, 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 Kaelyn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John T. Szalan is a member of the firm’s commercial litigation and creditor rights groups. His experience includes representation of financial institutions, creditors, and institutional real estate clients, inclusive of settlement negotiations, title issues, and real estate transactions. Prior to joining Neubert, Pepe, and Monteith, P.C., John primarily represented banks, servicers, lenders, and title and escrow companies. He has worked throughout the world of real estate including cond...
Michael J. O’Sullivan, III represents clients in the areas of commercial litigation, corporate and business transactions, and real estate law. He was inspired to pursue law from a young age based on his relationship with his grandfather, who served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Connecticut for more than 35 years and was a proud alumnus of Le Moyne College. Michael attended Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York, majoring in political science and theatre. During colle...
Sara Bigman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Sara, 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 Sara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joseph R. Dunaj is a member of the firm’s commercial litigation, and bankruptcy and creditor rights groups. His extensive experience includes representation of financial institutions and creditors in various collection cases and foreclosure cases, inclusive of settlement negotiations, title matters, and both appellate and bankruptcy work. Joseph regularly draws upon his broad knowledge of the law and practical court experience in order to achieve positive results in court for clients. P...
Sarah N. Smeriglio is a member of the firm’s Healthcare Law and Professional Malpractice & Insurance Defense practice groups. While in law school, she joined the firm as a legal extern assisting in the firm’s healthcare practice. In 2020, Sarah graduated from Quinnipiac University in the three + three law program and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, magna cum laude . Upon entering Law School, Sarah received an International Policy Award Scholarship base...
Wilson Carroll is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law and Real Estate Law. Wilson, 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 Wilson is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nicole Dwyer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Nicole, who practices law in New Haven, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicole is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emilio Estrella Teron is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Family Law and Intellectual Property Law. Emilio Estrella, 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 Emilio Estrella is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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