Fairfield County Lawyers

Attorney Christopher Meisenkothen is a partner at the Connecticut law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen. Since joining the firm in 1999, Attorney Meisenkothen has dedicated his practice to representing people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. and their families. He has successfully handled hundreds of mesothelioma lawsuits and recovered millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. In 2023, Attorney Meisenkothen co-chaired a trial involving a maintenance worker who died from mesothelioma. That case won a verdict of $20,000,000, the largest asbestos jury verdict in Connecticut history. In 1996, Attorney Meisenkothen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in...

Attorney Brian Kenney is a partner at the Connecticut law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen. There, he dedicates his practice to protecting the rights of hardworking men and women diagnosed with mesothelioma. For over 2 decades, Attorney Kenney has personally handled hundreds of asbestos cases in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts Superior Courts on behalf of former tradesmen, servicemen and plant-workers stricken with asbestos-related illnesses. He has also handled a number of second-hand asbestos exposure cases involving family members who were unknowingly exposed to asbestos through their loved one's work clothes. Attorney Kenney is proud to have...

Attorney Donni Halvorson is a partner in the Connecticut law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen where she specializes in representing mesothelioma victims, including veterans. Over the past 30 years, Attorney Halvorson has litigated over 1,500 individual asbestos claims against asbestos manufacturers, distributors, premise owners, and employers and has recovered multi-million-dollar mesothelioma claim settlements on her client's behalf. Attorney Halvorson is dedicated to helping veterans who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma receive financial help through the VA claim process and veteran lawsuits filed against responsible asbestos-related companies. She also helps those who have become injured from occupational, household, and...

Michael J. Dolan is a lifelong resident of Connecticut who was born and raised in New Haven County. Attorney Dolan primarily handles the firm’s personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases. He has been named to the National Trial Lawyer's Top 40 Under 40 list for the State of Connecticut.

David Parnoff is a Hamden personal injury attorney who has been licensed for over 15 years. He earned his law degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1999. He primarily handles personal injury cases, including wrongful death, auto accidents, product liability and more. David is a passionate advocate for the injured and a skilled civil litigation attorney who is always ready to take a case to court if necessary. He has in-depth experience handling complex claims including toxic torts and catastrophic injuries. During the course of his career, he has represented thousands of claims.

Having practiced in various forms and settings for over twenty-five years, including ten years abroad representing international business concerns, I have been deeply involved in numerous areas of the law. Currently, I am a partner at The Katz Law Group, a boutique immigration law firm representing start-ups, multi-nationals and business immigrants. In addition, I represent international business clients based in Israel and other countries with matters including, immigration consequences of mergers and acquisitions, listing on public markets and EB-5 investment green cards. Formerly, I was general counsel to a global hi-tech company, and before that,...

I have been practicing law for almost 35 years (since 1988) and began my own practice in 1994. I received my B.A. degree from the University of Connecticut. I earned my law degree at Western New England University (WNEC). I actively support my community through involvement with the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, the Branford Lions Club, the Branford Green Committee (Chairman), and the New Haven-Middlesex Association of Realtors. I am also actively involved in the New Haven County Bar Association where I engage in the Lawyer Referral Service (LRS). Finally,...

Attorney Kyle Navin is a mesothelioma lawyer at the national asbestos plaintiffs’ law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen. The firm is headquartered in New Haven, CT. Attorney Navin works tirelessly on behalf of mesothelioma victims in asbestos litigation matters. He also plays a vital role in securing compensation for his clients through the asbestos bankruptcy trust claims filing process, resolving liens connected to his clients’ medical care and addressing probate matters. Attorney Navin also works hard on behalf of our nation’s veterans. He is an accredited attorney with the Veterans Administration and is authorized to assist veteran clients...

Attorney White was born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut. After graduation from Fordham University, he worked in commercial finance in New York City before attending Quinnipiac University School of Law. Upon graduation he served as a clerk in the Superior Court in both the criminal and civil divisions. Prior to forming Doyon & White Law Group, Attorney White practiced at a mid-size firm in Hamden, Connecticut where he mainly handled criminal defense, habeas cases, and civil litigation matters. Attorney White’s experience arguing before jury trials and court trials has led to winning favorable results for his clients on many occasions....

Attorney Shari-Lynn Cuomo Shore is a Partner and Owner of Wolf & Shore, LLC and is experienced in family law, estate planning, juvenile law, probate matters and residential closings. She was admitted to practice in the State of Connecticut in 2008. Prior to opening Wolf & Shore, LLC, Attorney Shore was a partner at a small general practice firm in Orange, Connecticut. Attorney Shore worked in the Schenectady County District Attorney’s Office during law school, where she focused primarily in appellate practice and the Special Victims Unit. During college, Attorney Shore interned at a Connecticut G.A. court...

Hamden & New Haven County, CT Attorney Kristen Wolf is a partner and owner of Wolf & Shore, LLC. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Connecticut School of Business in 2006 and her Juris Doctor degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2009. While in law school, Attorney Wolf had the honor of serving as the Student Bar Association Treasurer and the Finance Committee Chair and also received several awards including Excellence in Clinical Work. Prior to opening Wolf & Shore, LLC, Attorney Wolf was a partner at a small general...

Attorney Marilyn Toland is a graduate of Fisk University and Yale Law School. The daughter of civil rights activists, Marilyn grew up in Tuskegee, Alabama where she witnessed how the law can be used to change people's lives. The firm's mission is to help clients hold on to the assets they have worked to acquire, care for the ones they love and create a meaningful legacy. Toland Law is celebrating our 15th anniversary. The firm represents clients throughout Connecticut.

Peter Barrett has been engaged in the general practice of law since 1981. Attorney Barrett has achieved an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available from this respected peer review rating service. Peter was first associated with and then became a partner in the prominent West Haven firm of Mirto, Ketaineck, Barrett and DiCrosta, P.C. In 2004 Attorney Barrett opened his own law office and engages in a general practice which includes litigation in the areas of personal injury, workers compensation, insurance and contract claims and estate disputes. Attorney Barrett's practice also includes probate matters, real...

Practice in the area of family law with a concentration of custody, divorce, alimony and child support including parenting time schedules. This office also provides Mediation services for couples who want an non-adversarial resolution to their family conflicts.

Lee Marlow has practiced law in New Haven, Connecticut for more than 35 years and concentrates in all areas of Family law. After graduating from Quinnipiac University School of Law, he was admitted to practice in Connecticut in 1982, the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut in 1985 and the United States Supreme Court in 1992. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is currently the Treasurer of its Connecticut Chapter. He also serves as a member of the chapter’s Admission and Examination Review Committee and as Co-Chair of the chapter’s Superior Court Rules Change...

Christopher Donlin, a Hamden injury attorney, is the founder of the firm Donlin Law, where also practices in the area of estate planning. Prior to the formation of his current practice, Attorney Donlin worked as a defense attorney for a major Connecticut insurer. Mr. Donlin is a proud supporter of numerous charitable organizations and causes in his community including the Connecticut Hospice, Masters Manna and J4J Basketball Tournament. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the Quinnipiac University School of Law. Learn more by contacting his firm today.

Alinor Sterling practices in the areas of appellate litigation and complex briefing and analysis of personal and business torts.

I believe in good communication with you. I listen carefully to everything you tell me and with empathy. There is nothing that you can't discuss with me openly and rationally. I will go over all options in the handling of your divorce, including what you want, and how best to achieve your goals. I use email and phone and am available at all times to discuss problems and strategies. I have been a divorce attorney since 1980 and have handled trials, settlements, arbitrations, mediations, appeals, and back again to trials on remand. I have heard every story imaginable. My experience...

Mr. Ahuja is a U.S. citizen born in India. He is admitted in the states of New York, Connecticut, Virginia, U.S. Tax Court, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. District Court; Southern District of NY, U.S. District Court; Eastern District of NY, and India. Mr. Ahuja received his education and experience both in India and the United States. Mr. Ahuja holds an LL.M. (International Business Law); an LL.M. in Labor Laws; LL.B. (JD); M.B.A. (Personnel Management & Labor Welfare); M.B.A. (Business Management); a Diploma in German language; a Postgraduate Diploma in Gandhian Philosophy, besides his M.A. (Major: International...

Benita Lee received her undergraduate degree from Syracuse University in 1987 and her law degree from Quinnipiac University in 2003. Her goal in becoming a lawyer was always for the purpose of helping those who need help in helping themselves. She practices many areas of law but none have been more rewarding than helping people stay in their home or to move on from their home in a manner that works best for them. She understands first hand how stressful a foreclosure can be for an individual and their family and takes great pride in helping her clients.

Donna Civitello is a partner at Carter & Civitello in Woodbridge, Connecticut. She concentrates her practice in the areas of workers’ compensation and Social Security disability. She graduated from Yale University in 1978 and from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1986. She is an author, along with Robert Carter, Jason Dodge, Jim Pomeranz and Lucas Strunk, of Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Law, a legal treatise. She also authored Injured on the Job, a handbook for injured workers and union representatives. She is a Fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, and serves...

Associate Attorney at Gould Injury Law. Graduated cum laude from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2019. Bachelors's degree in Psychology from Southern Connecticut State University. I currently practice personal injury.

Aaron focuses his legal practice in the areas of business, tax, and estate planning at the law firm of Hershman Legal Group, P.C. While at the University of Connecticut School of Law, Aaron concentrated his studies in advance tax planning, including corporate, partnership, business, and estate planning. Aaron also focused his studies in the area of elder law, including Title 19 (Medicaid) planning. Aaron's past legal corporate experiences include working in house at Exelon Corporation during his second year of law school and working at Essex Financial Services during his first year of law school. Aaron gained...