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Attorney Bamonte has exemplified great professional character and commitment at every turn of his emerging career. First barred in Connecticut in 2011, he quickly opened his own solo practice in Waterbury, CT, his hometown, and gained firsthand knowledge and experience in the local court system. The following year, he also accepted a role as Associate at Hunt Liebert Jacobson PC, a Hartford-based law firm representing the nation’s largest financial institutions during the aftermath of t...
Jonathan D. Berchem is a Senior Partner who concentrates his practice in the areas of municipal law and general civil litigation, including insurance defense, construction litigation and employment law. Admitted to practice in Connecticut state and federal courts, as well as the United States Supreme Court and Pennsylvania state courts, Attorney Berchem is a member of the Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut and American Bar Associations, as well as the Association of Trial Lawyers of Ameri...
Richard Meehan (“RJ”) is a trial attorney with MeehanLaw LLC in Fairfield, Connecticut. His practice focuses on Family Law, including matrimonial matters that involve related criminal and civil proceedings. Working alongside Attorney Michael Meehan, RJ regularly represents clients in complex cases where family law and criminal law intersect, requiring careful coordination across multiple courts and legal frameworks. He approaches these matters with detailed preparation and strateg...
Jeremy’s passion is trying cases. Since law school and continuing through today, Jeremy consistently hones his trial advocacy skills. He is a graduate of the month-long invitation-only Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. About Jeremy has successfully represented at trial and in reaching a resolution many people who have been devastated by injury because of the carelessness of another. At the age of 30, he tried a case along with his Dad and delivered a closing argument obtaining one of ...
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...
Roman Fillyaw is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Roman, who practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Roman is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brendan K. Nelligan joined the firm following his graduation from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2013. In 2020, he joined the firm as partner. Attorney Nelligan concentrates his practice on the handling of motor vehicle and trucking accidents, medical malpractice matters, premises liability cases, and other complex civil disputes. He has substantial jury trial experience, having tried numerous cases to verdict, and regularly resolves disputes by way of arbitration, mediation, ...
Matthias Sportini is an attorney whose practice encompasses litigation and transactional matters. His litigation services focus on commercial litigation including premises liability, motor vehicle liability, and construction defect cases. Matt’s transactional practice includes real estate, zoning and land use matters, and corporate and business transactions. Matt’s clients vary depending on the type of matters. For litigation-related cases, he primarily represents insurance compan...
Sara Bigman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Labor and Employment Law - Management, 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...
Rachael E. Spina is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Rachael E., who practices law in Westport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachael E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.