Thompson Lawyers

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LAURA R. SHATTUCK is a partner and co-founder of PARRINO|SHATTUCK, PC. Her practice is dedicated to representing clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, alimony, child support, child custody, property division, post-judgment modification, and post-judgment contempt. Shattuck is an active litigator and has significant experience with large, sophisticated cases. She is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated attorney. Shattuck is admitted to practice in Connecticut; the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York. She serves as a special master for family matters in the Judicial District of Fairfield at Bridgeport and Judicial...

I am an Associate with Collins Hannafin, P.C. in the Firm’s Transactional Department. I currently practice in the areas of Commercial Transactions, Business Formation and Dissolution as well as Taxation and Tax Planning. I earned a BBA and MBA from Pace University and obtained his JD, cum laude from Quinnipiac University as well as an LLM in Tax Law from the University of Alabama School of Law. In Law School I earned the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association’s Gerard M. Stevens Award for Excellence in Workers’ Compensation Law, the Law School’s Excellence in Classroom Performance Award, and an Academic Excellence...

Diane Mall Sammarco is Of Counsel to Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP. Ms. Sammarco represents investors in securities arbitration and litigation against financial firms, as well as employees in industry disputes and self-regulatory investigations. Ms. Sammarco joined the firm’s predecessor, Rich & Intelisano, LLP, in 2008. In June 2010, Ms. Sammarco was part of the team at Rich & Intelisano, LLP that won the Bayou v. Goldman Sachs Execution & Clearing case: a $20.6 million FINRA arbitration award against Goldman Sachs related to the Bayou hedge fund fraud. The 18-day hearing generated a 100% recovery of the compensatory damages requested. It...

Jessica A. Murzyn has been a senior counsel at Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP since April 2013. Ms. Murzyn represents individual and institutional investors in securities arbitrations and litigation against financial firms. Prior to joining Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP, Ms. Murzyn was an associate at Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLP from October 2008 to March 2013. At Friedman Kaplan, she represented a variety of individual and corporate clients in securities, real estate and general commercial litigation and arbitrations. For example, she represented a high net worth client in a FINRA arbitration against the client’s investment...

Sandra P. Lahens is a partner at Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP. Sandra’s practice involves representing businesses and individuals in commercial litigation and arbitration regarding securities and investment disputes, employment matters and regulatory investigations. She has successfully arbitrated and mediated cases before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), JAMS, and litigated cases in federal and state courts, including in appeals before the New York Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the New York State Appellate Division. Sandra represents investors nationwide in customer sales practice disputes against their registered representatives, broker dealers and registered investment...

Jaimie Fried Dockray joined Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP as Special Counsel in 2013. She represents both individuals and employers in employment-related matters. Ms. Dockray has extensive experience representing both individuals and employers in all aspects of workplace disputes, including contract negotiations and litigation. Her clients have included high net worth individuals as well as financial institutions and nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP, Ms. Dockray worked at Bingham McCutchen, LLP for approximately 15 years. While at Bingham, Ms. Dockray practiced law in their management-side labor and employment group, representing public and private...

I am an Associate at Lax, Neville & Intelisano, LLP. In my current role, I represent financial industry employees as they transition between firms and also handle cases for investors and employees in disputes with the financial industry, both in arbitration and in state and federal courts. Before joining this firm, I served as a Staff Attorney at Queens Defenders, where I represented individuals in a range of misdemeanor and felony cases across criminal court and administrative hearings. Before my legal career, I worked as an Associate at Pricewaterhouse Coopers in the Banking and Capital Markets division. During my tenure there,...

Practice Areas: Wrongful Death; Traumatic Brain Injury; Personal Injury; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Slip and Fall Accidents, Real Estate, Probate Administration, Probate Litigation; Wills and Estates

Admitted: 1996, Connecticut and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; 1997, New York; 2000, U.S. Supreme Court

Law School: Quinnipiac University, J.D. graduated Cum Laude

Member: Connecticut and New York State Bar Associations; Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.

Biography: Author: “The Probate Courts Power to Probe You,” The Connecticut Probate Law Journal, Vol. 10, No. 1.

Member: Oxford Connecticut Lions Club, 2000—present.

Randi R. Nelson is a partner at Parrino|Shattuck, PC. She has worked strictly on matrimonial litigation since 2011 and is admitted to practice in Connecticut. Randi represents clients in all aspects of family law, including marriage dissolution, child custody and support, asset valuation and property division and post-judgment modifications. Randi is a member of the American, Connecticut, Fairfield County, and Westport/Weston bar associations. Randi also serves as special master for family matters in the Judicial District of Fairfield at Bridgeport and Judicial District of Stamford/Norwalk at Stamford. Randi received a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2007, where...

J. Alexander Bates is the founder and managing partner of The Bates Law Firm. His practice involves representing clients in immigration law matters. He is currently licensed in New York.

At the Bates Law Firm we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Please call us a +1 (203) 252-7374 or visit our web site: http://www.bateslegal.com.

I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and grew up in both Albuquerque and Phoenix, Arizona. I earned my bachelor's degree in business management from Northeastern University, where I also had the privilege of playing collegiate football for the Huskies. I later graduated with my Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law, focusing on corporate and employment law. As an athlete and an enthusiastic sports fan, I have dedicated time to volunteering as a high school football coach and have worked in various capacities within organizations associated with the AHL, MLB, NASCAR, NBA, and NCAA - BCS. After completing law school...

Ron Houde is an associate at Ouellette, Deganis, Gallagher & Grippe LLC. He is a trial and appellate lawyer practicing in the areas of insurance defense, personal injury, and general litigation. He practices throughout Connecticut in state, federal, and tribal courts. Ron seeks efficient and just resolution for all his clients whether through trial, dispositive motions, or alternative dispute resolution.

In 2018 and 2019, Connecticut Super Lawyers selected Ron as a Rising Star in Civil Defense Litigation, an honor given to less than 2.5% of practicing attorneys under the age of 40 or in practice for 10 years or less. In...

Attorney Irving Jay Pinsky of Pinsky Law brings decades of dedicated trial experience to victims of catastrophic injuries in Connecticut. My commitment goes beyond the courtroom: I personally visit clients in the hospital to ensure they receive top-notch medical care and support throughout their recovery. We are solely dedicated to complex cases, including car accidents, wrongful death, brain injuries, paralysis, and medical malpractice. Mr. Pinsky has a proven track record of securing substantial settlements and favorable verdicts for clients facing the most challenging injury claims. I work relentlessly to obtain swift and just compensation, allowing you to concentrate on your recovery. Mr....

Robert Galiette is Principal at Robert J. Galiette Attorney at Law, LLC. Rob has more than thirty years of legal experience in insurance and in hospital-based health care administration. Rob served as the Officer in charge of contract, compliance and associated government relations responsibilities at CIGNA, including national accounts such as General Electric and United Technologies Corp., and as reinsurance counsel at the Phoenix Insurance Companies. With a former Connecticut Insurance Commissioner, he established a branch office for a 600-attorney international law firm based in New York City. He has represented Blue Cross plans, HMOs, TPAs, state medical societies, and...

Located in the greater Hartford area, Edward P. Jurkiewicz has represented individuals and businesses for nearly three decades. Attorney Jurkiewicz focuses his practice on divorce, custody, business law, foreclosure defense, and bankruptcy. Ed distinguishes himself through professionalism, thoughtfulness, and thoroughness. He listens carefully to each client's situation and develops result-oriented strategies that factor in their specific goals and requirements.

Attorney Christine Landis (previously Gertsch) has been an associate with The Law Offices of Mark Sherman since 2014. Since then, she has focused on criminal defense, and regularly appears in Connecticut’s state and federal criminal courts. She represents clients in felony and misdemeanor cases, and is experienced with all aspects of Connecticut criminal procedure and the court process from investigation or arrest through disposition.

While Christine handles all criminal charges, she co-chairs the Firm’s Domestic Violence and Sex Assault Crimes Practice Groups. Since 2014, Christine’s advocacy has led to the dismissal of over 100 felony and misdemeanor cases. Christine is also...

Attorney Karpe has multi-jurisdictional and multi-faceted experience for effectively representing clients in estate planning, elder law, probate, personal injury, workers’ compensation, professional liability, family law and criminal defense cases. With regard to estate planning and elder law, Attorney Karpe furthered his education and knowledge by obtaining his Master of Laws degree (LL.M.). The LL.M. degree indicates that an attorney has acquired advanced, specialized legal training beyond law school. Attorney Karpe focused his Master of Laws degree specifically on estate planning and elder law. In 1985, Attorney Karpe began practicing law in Colorado representing clients in personal injury and workers’ compensation matters. To...

Tax law is all I do and I have helped many taxpayers successfully resolve their tax problems. I listen carefully to my clients in order to gain a complete understanding of their tax problem. After conducting an extensive analysis of your tax problem I will help you to attain the best resolution possible. I represent individuals and small business owners located throughout the State in front of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services and taxpayers in Connecticut and throughout the country in matters with the IRS. I work directly with my clients to ensure that they understand every...

The Meneo Law Group is dedicated to providing effective, professional and thorough legal representation for people who have been injured by defective drugs, medical products, and medical devices or have been victims of sexual abuse. With a proven track record of success for over 20 years, the team has represented and assisted clients in achieving favorable recoveries for their injuries. The Meneo Law Group works with other leading attorneys across the country in prosecuting cases, has access to leading experts, and regularly attends professional conferences at which developments in both law and science are discussed and reviewed. Ron Michael Meneo...

I have been practicing law for 25 years and currently engage in a broad legal practice that includes advising individual clients regarding consumer financial services law, consumer protection, debtor’s rights and in connection with credit card debt, mortgages and other consumer loans. I represent clients in consumer class actions and commercial litigation. During my career on Wall Street, I advised many of the world’s leading commercial banks and their securities broker/dealer affiliates on compliance issues and represented them in connection with key financial services reform legislation pending in the U.S. Congress (Graham-Leach Bliley Act, Dodd Frank Act). ...

Attorney Frank C. Bartlett, Jr.‘s achievements inside and outside the courtroom have earned him the distinctions of being named to Connecticut Superlawyers, Connecticut Superlawyers Rising Stars, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Connecticut and American Society of Legal Advocates Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 in Connecticut. As a result of settlements he has negotiated on behalf of his clients, Attorney Bartlett has earned a life membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a group touted to be “The Top Trial Lawyers in America”. His experience, client satisfaction and peer recognition has further earned Attorney...

Most people come looking for an attorney when something unpleasant has happened in their lives. Attorney McEntee understands the stress that you are experiencing. If retained, Attorney McEntee will personally dedicate himself to your legal matter and work hard to obtain the most positive outcome possible so that you no longer need to worry. Hard work, dedication, results. Rest assured. If you hire Attorney McEntee, your case will be handled competently.

Attorney Parisot’s law practice focuses on commercial and civil litigation as well as labor and employment counseling and litigation. In addition to Connecticut courts, Attorney Parisot has represented clients before the courts in Texas and Illinois. Attorney Parisot represents clients before municipal and other governmental boards and commissions. Tom Parisot has been a presenter for numerous seminars and lectures regarding legal matters, including workers’ compensation and employment law, for the Waterbury Bar Association, the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, the National Business Institute and the Connecticut Association of Municipal Attorneys. He served as Assistant Corporation Counsel...

Attorney Breg was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky and grew up in Southbury. He currently resides in Watertown and practices out of the firm’s Southbury Office. Bill Breg practices in the areas of estate planning and probate administration with experience in the local probate courts. As a professional member of PLAN of Connecticut, Attorney Breg counsels individuals with special needs and advises them about special needs trusts. Attorney Breg also practices in the area of real estate.

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.

As a dedicated trial lawyer in personal injury and medical malpractice, Mike is an active member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice.

Mike is a Past President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. He also serves on its Board of Governors and on its Executive, Medical Malpractice and Legislative Committees and is Co-Chair of the General Tort Committee. Mike is on the National Advisory Board of the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America. He is dual board-certified in civil trial advocacy and civil pretrial practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, 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.

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...

Peter Billings is a founding partner of Billings, Barrett & Bowman, LLC. He focuses his practice primarily on criminal matters ranging from minor traffic infractions to the most serious cases of murder, as well as a wide range of family matters including divorce and custody cases.The common thread throughout Peter’s practice is his representation of individuals and fighting for those who need someone in their corner. Whether a high-stakes criminal case, highly contested divorce, or bitter custody battle, Peter will stand with you. Peter has been responsible for obtaining the highest quality results for his clients in criminal cases as...

In 2005, Mr. Melchionne was appointed State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He acted as a liaison between the national organization and Connecticut attorneys who are members of the Association. He has fostered education of attorneys in the bankruptcy field and increased access of the public to bankruptcy relief in light of the law passed in 2005. He held that position until 2014.

in 2007, Gene joined with 25 attorneys from around the country in forming the Bankruptcy Law Network, a web site devoted to disseminating clear, concise, and accurate information about consumer credit issues including...

Over 29 years of experience in workers' compensation claims and awards, personal injury, unemployment compensation benefits, wage and hour claims, employment law, severance agreements, employment contracts. .Successful in winning benefits and awards for my clients.