Best Lawyers Near You in Bridgeport, Connecticut for Commercial Litigation
Jeffrey M. Donofrio has been practicing law in Connecticut since 1990. Jeff's practice is focused, by design, on 3 areas: construction law, municipal law and commercial litigation. In addition to his extensive expertise in the foregoing areas of the law, Jeff's responsiveness, passion and commitment to clients, ability to understand each client's unique needs, and his efficiency enable him to effectively serve the needs of many local municipalities and businesses of all sizes. Jeff's approach...
John W. Cannavino is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood's Litigation Group and is based in the Stamford office. He brings over 40 years' of broad-based experience to his litigation and trial practice, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, including securities litigation; litigation between investors and hedge fund managers; insurance coverage disputes; corporate, partnership, and limited liability company disputes and di...
Kevin P. Walsh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Kevin P., who practices law in North Haven, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin P. 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...
Kara A. Zarchin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Kara A., who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kara A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Kara A. Zarchin is an Associate in Cummings & Lockwood's Litigation Group and is based in the Stamford office whe...
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...
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...
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...
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