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David M. Bernard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. David M. practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized David M. Bernard since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David M. Bernard is held by other lawyers.
ROBERT L. TEICHER is a principal of Brody Wilkinson PC and a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates, Business & Finance and Dispute Resolutions Groups. Rob practices in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, taxation and business law. He is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney. Rob’s trusts and estates practice includes assisting individuals and families with tax-efficient estate, gift and charitable planning, advising business owners on succession...
Matthew C. Susman is a principal in Cohen and Wolf's Business & Corporate, Real Estate, Commercial Lending and MunicipalGroups. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Susman was a partner with Susman, Duffy & Segaloff, P.C. Mr. Susman’s practice emphasizes the representation of banks and other financial institutions in commercial lending transactions, including asset-based and real estate secured loans, and syndicated and club deals. He is actively involved in the representation of muni...
Eric J. Stockman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Eric J. practices law in Shelton, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Eric J. Stockman since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Er...
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.
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...
Evan S. Seideman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Evan S. practices law in Stamford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Evan S. Seideman since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Evan S. Seideman is held by other lawyers.
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...
Sarah R. Russell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Sarah R. practices law in Stamford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah R. Russell since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sarah R. Russell is held by other lawyers.
G. Kenneth Bernhard is a principal in Cohen and Wolf's Municipal , Business & Corporate , Real Estate , Family Law and Appellate Groups. Dividing his time between the firm's Bridgeport and Westport offices, Mr. Bernhard represents municipalities and a wide range of businesses, as well as individuals, in litigation, real estate, matrimonial and commercial matters. Mr. Bernhard has extensive experience in all phases of municipal law, including land use, administrative appeals, condemnations...
Christopher M. Mattei is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christopher M. practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher M. Mattei since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christopher M. Mattei is held by other lawyers.
Attorney Paul Testa is a Partner in the firm’s Labor & Employment practice group. He has practiced labor and employment law in Connecticut since 2007. He advises both public and private sector employers on an array of personnel, labor, and employment matters. Attorney Testa counsels management in preventative employment and labor matters as well as litigation of claims on all aspects of employment relationships. He has experience representing employers in state and federal courts an...
Pat has many years of experience in municipal and land use law. Representing a wide variety of clients including towns, cities and quasi municipal agencies, commercial and residential developers and opposition groups in a broad range of matters. Her municipal practice includes serving as Town counsel, land use counsel and special counsel. She provides advice on all aspects of municipal governance, assisting municipalities in the resolution of legal concerns of all types, from the review of ro...
