Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen is a national law firm recognized for its representation of over 5,000 hardworking men and women who have been exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma. ELSM devotes nearly 100 percent of our resources to mesothelioma cases and has been doing so for over 40 years.

The attorneys at ELSM have extensive knowledge about the companies that distributed, manufactured, and supplied products containing asbestos and have used this knowledge to obtain settlements and jury verdicts which are among the highest in the country.

ELSM assists clients not only in filing civil lawsuits to recover for their injuries, but also in filing workers compensation and bankruptcy claims where appropriate.

Asbestos & Mesothelioma

Malignant mesothelioma is the most serious of all asbestos related disease. Although uncommon, mesothelioma cancer is no longer considered rare.

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Mesothelioma Treatment

Ongoing research and mesothelioma treatments like Alimta® can give mesothelioma patients hope.

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Your Legal Rights

Our justice system allows those suffering from mesothelioma to seek compensation from the manufacturers of asbestos and asbestos-containing products.

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Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen is nationally recognized for our representation of mesothelioma victims, and for our understanding of and compassion for victims and their families. Our experience in these matters spans over three decades.

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ELSM is proud to support MARF (Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation) in its work to fund mesothelioma research.

I am very pleased with the law firm Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen and feel that they have always had my best interest at heart. Whenever I have had questions to be answered, I could (and can) count on prompt answers by calling the person with whom I have had the most contact, Jennifer Lucarelli. She has always treated me like a life-long friend.

-Shirley Lamphere

FLB Law is a Westport-based full-service law firm. Founded in 2021, FLB Law prides itself in having a cohesive team of experienced, compassionate, and community-minded lawyers who have practiced together for decades. We are deeply rooted in Fairfield County, Connecticut and are particularly adept at meeting the high expectations of the community in which we live and work. FLB Law is committed to its clients – individuals and businesses across a broad range of industries – and is steadfast about delivering peace of mind with every client engagement. When clients retain FLB Law, they benefit from the breadth of experience of the entire team. There are no silos; only collaboration and cooperation among our attorneys to provide thoughtful, practical, and innovative resolutions to complex legal challenges. FLB Law is committed to supporting our community. Through our charitable program, ACCELERATE, we support creative solutions to the challenges of local nonprofits and small businesses. With our wealth of experience and valued networks, we strive to accelerate our community one organization at a time.

Frost Law LLC is a law firm experienced in handling complex criminal cases and civil disputes in federal and state courts. Conveniently located next to the federal and state courthouses in New Haven, Connecticut, the firm represents individuals and companies who need a New Haven criminal lawyer to handle white collar investigations, felony and misdemeanor criminal trials, and criminal appeals. We also can represent you in civil lawsuits, civil appeals, and attorney disciplinary proceedings. We provide personal attention to each matter, adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards, while aggressively pursuing the clients’ goals and objectives.

Harris Beach Murtha formed in 2025 via the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. A forward-thinking and innovative partnership with the benefit of more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach back to 1856, and the firm has had ties to New England since 1936. Harris Beach and Murtha Cullina were separately among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal.

Harris Beach Murtha and its subsidiaries have a strong Northeast presence, with a global reach, and represent clients locally, regionally and nationally. Clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, tax-exempt organizations and individuals. The firm’s practice areas and industries served span appellate law, business litigation, commercial real estate, construction, corporate, environmental, energy, financial institutions, financial restructuring, government compliance and investigations, health care, immigration, intellectual property, labor and employment, mass torts, medical and life sciences, political law, product liability, public finance, tax, and trusts and estates. 

Harris Beach Murtha is the exclusive member firm in Connecticut for Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of independent firms with in-depth experience in more than 125 countries worldwide. As part of the Lex Mundi global network, Harris Beach Murtha can provide clients with preferred access to more than 22,000 lawyers around the world – all from a single point of contact. Lex Mundi allows Harris Beach Murtha to seamlessly handle clients’ most challenging cross-border transactions and disputes. 

The firm’s lawyers and consultants practice from offices throughout Connecticut in Bantam, Hartford, New Haven and Stamford; New York state in Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Ithaca, Niagara Falls, New York City, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, Syracuse, Long Island and White Plains, as well as in Boston, Massachusetts and Newark, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.harrisbeachmurtha.com.

Klingman Law LLC is a leading law firm with Patrick A. Klingman recognized by Best Lawyers in 2 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2024. Having a lawyer recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers' credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Klingman Law LLC has on their team. Patrick A. Klingman has been recognized in the following practice areas: Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Klingman Law LLC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 1 practice area. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Klingman Law LLC has 1 ranking in 1 practice. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

McCoy & McCoy is a highly respected Connecticut personal injury law firm that represents clients in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, and wrongful death cases. With over 50 years of experience and a Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer on staff, the firm is known for strong trial advocacy and maximizing client recoveries. 

McCoy & McCoy is a leading law firm with 2 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 2 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2018. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that McCoy & McCoy has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.

McCoy & McCoy is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 2 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. McCoy & McCoy has 2 rankings in 2 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

MeehanLaw LLC is a law firm with three attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers across three practice areas. The firm’s recognition with Best Lawyers began in 2023. Best Lawyers selections are based on a peer review process, reflecting professional acknowledgment from other attorneys familiar with the lawyers’ work within their practice areas and region. The firm’s attorneys have been recognized in Family Law Mediation, Family Law, and Family Law Arbitration.

MeehanLaw LLC has also received recognition from Best Law Firms in two practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are based on a research and evaluation process that has been in place since the program’s launch in 2010. These recognitions align with the firm’s Best Lawyers acknowledgments and reflect the experience and scope of its legal team.

When addressing legal matters, clients benefit from careful decision-making and working with qualified legal counsel. Parrino|Shattuck, PC represents individuals in complex and high-asset matters with a focus on thorough preparation and thoughtful advocacy.

A significant portion of the firm’s clients come through personal referrals from former clients and, in some cases, their spouses. These referrals reflect client satisfaction with the firm’s approach, professionalism, and the quality of representation provided throughout the legal process.

Reich & Truax PLLC is a law firm with attorney Louise T. Truax recognized by Best Lawyers in one practice area. The firm’s involvement with Best Lawyers dates back to 2008. Recognition through Best Lawyers’ peer review process reflects professional respect within the legal community and acknowledges a lawyer’s standing among peers in the same practice area and region. Louise T. Truax has been recognized in the following practice area: Family Law.

Reich & Truax PLLC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in one practice area. The Best Law Firms rankings are based on a research process that has remained consistent since its introduction in 2010 and incorporates feedback from clients and legal professionals. This ranking aligns with the firm’s recognition through Best Lawyers and reflects its presence within the legal community.

For more than 70 years, the attorneys at RisCassi & Davis, P.C. have fought for justice for our clients, winning some of the largest personal injury verdicts and settlements in Connecticut history. We are an experienced and dedicated injury law firm ready to protect your rights and fight for rightful compensation for your injuries. Whether you were injured in a car accident, suffered harm as a result of medical malpractice or a defective product, or need someone to guide you in any other type of personal injury case, our firm will always do what is necessary to protect your rights.

We were one of the first law firms in the country to fight effectively for consumer rights, and very few law firms in this region have received the honors and recognitions we have. We are proud of our many successes in the area of personal injury law, as they demonstrate the tangible ways in which we have helped ordinary individuals and families obtain justice.

In 1982, Rutkin, Oldham & Griffin, LLC was established by Arnold H. Rutkin, a dedicated trial family law attorney with 47 years of experience. During the past 30 years, our team has grown to include some of the most respected and accomplished family law attorneys in Connecticut — attorneys who are truly committed to the best outcomes for our clients. Our attorneys include Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, those selected as “Best Lawyers” ™; “SuperLawyers”™, “AV™ Preeminent™ rated” and members and officers of the Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Section and Executive Committee, among others.

Our team approach and case selectivity

To give you the highest degree of personal service and attention, we limit the number of cases we take and employ a team approach that fits your individual needs. Your team may include a managing lawyer, an associate, a research attorney, a paralegal assistant, and outside forensic financial, custody and other experts where appropriate. This ensures that someone who is well-acquainted with your case is always available to respond to telephone calls and attend to case needs.

In addition to our experienced attorneys, our paralegals and assistants provide you with substantial support and create a warm, professional environment.

Advocates for family law justice

We are devoted to supporting the highest ethics and fairness in family law through aggressive litigation of cases when the circumstances require. Our lawyers have testified for passage of important legislation and have litigated landmark family law cases. For years, members of our firm have worked together to coauthor Connecticut Family Law and Practice, an essential resource for practitioners and judges alike, and often quoted by the Appellate and Supreme Courts of Connecticut.

Consult a Connecticut divorce law firm that has served the community for more than 30 years

Learn more about your family law rights from an established law firm. Call the Rutkin, Oldham & Griffin, LLC Westport office at 203-227-7301 or our Greenwich office at 203-869-7277 or contact us online to schedule your consultation.

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Siegel, Colin & Kaufman PC is a leading law firm with 6 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 3 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2006. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Siegel, Colin & Kaufman PC has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Family Law, Family Law Mediation and Collaborative Law: Family Law.

Siegel, Colin & Kaufman PC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 2 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Siegel, Colin & Kaufman PC has 2 rankings in 2 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

NEARLY FIVE DECADES OF RESULTS-DRIVEN ADVOCACY: SGT is a plaintiffs’ law firm focused on trial work. For almost 50 years, our attorneys have represented injured individuals, groups, and organizations in significant and complex litigation. Our work has resulted in billions of dollars returned to clients through jury verdicts and settlements in class action, personal injury, medical malpractice, antitrust, and other high-impact matters.

SGT takes on challenging, life-altering cases that directly affect the well-being of people, communities, and organizations. We accept matters we are prepared to bring to trial and approach each case with the expectation of presenting it in the courtroom. This trial-focused mindset often plays an important role in how cases are resolved.

CATASTROPHIC EVENT LITIGATION: SGT helped shape the medical malpractice and serious personal injury practices for which the firm is known throughout Connecticut. We handle cases involving catastrophic events and commit the time and resources necessary to pursue them. In 1980, SGT obtained Connecticut’s first medical malpractice verdict exceeding $1 million. Today, many of our medical malpractice and serious personal injury matters are referred by other attorneys.

ADDRESSING NATIONAL CONTROVERSIES WITH LOCAL IMPACT: SGT’s Class Action and Complex Litigation practice groups handle matters involving nationwide issues that affect the communities we serve.

Big Tobacco Litigation. SGT served as lead private counsel for the State of Connecticut from 1996–1998 in litigation against the American tobacco industry. As part of the nationwide settlement, Connecticut received a $3.6 billion share of the $246 billion resolution, along with a $370 million bonus attributed to SGT’s work. State of Connecticut v. Philip Morris, Inc., et al., No. X02-CV-960148414S.

Enron. SGT represented more than 70 Connecticut municipalities that sustained losses related to the Enron scandal in Town of New Hartford, et al. v. Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority, No. UWY-CV-04-0185580S, resulting in the largest verdict rendered against a public entity in Connecticut.

Madoff Ponzi Scheme. SGT represented the retirement funds of employees of the Town of Fairfield, Connecticut, in actions seeking recovery for investment losses connected to the Bernie Madoff fraud, resulting in recoveries exceeding $15 million for the Town.

Allianz Global Investors Structured Alpha Fraud. SGT represented a local union’s retirement fund, the employees’ retirement funds of the Town of Fairfield, and mutual fund shareholders in actions against Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC, a subsidiary of Allianz SE, arising from a complex investment scheme that caused substantial losses.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & RECOGNITION: SGT values its role in the legal community. Named partners Richard Silver, David S. Golub, and Ernie Teitell have taught trial practice at Yale Law School and Quinnipiac University School of Law. Several SGT partners have served as President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the firm sponsors an annual lecture series at Quinnipiac University School of Law, and a law school scholarship has been established in the firm’s name. SGT is included in the U.S. News & Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Several attorneys hold Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ peer review ratings. SGT attorneys are also regularly named Connecticut Super Lawyers* by Connecticut Magazine, included in The Best Lawyers in America®, and listed in the Martindale-Hubbell® Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™.

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A Firm Focused On Your Needs

When you have suffered a personal injury, you need a lawyer who has experience handling cases like yours. You deserve an attorney who has the ability and knowledge to attend to your legal concerns quickly, while providing personalized service. At Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC, these qualities are hallmarks of our personal injury lawyers.

Our attorneys have more than 150 years of combined legal experience with personal injury, wrongful death and professional malpractice claims. From our office in New Haven, Connecticut, we concentrate on representing those hurt by the negligence of others. Additionally, we handle DWI defense and insurance defense matters. Understanding both sides of a liability claim, we are able to build strong cases for our clients.

Why Clients Choose Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC

Clients choose us because we offer:

• Experience: We are an experienced group of attorneys who focuses almost exclusively on personal injury cases. Some of our lawyers have received AV Preeminent or Distinguished ratings* because our law firm provides the kind of skilled and experienced legal representation that clients need.
• Personal service: We provide clients with a high level of service. We listen to your situation and your goals, and work hard fighting for them every step of the way. Our attorneys remain current on any changing laws, keep clients up-to-date on their cases and are always prompt with returning phone calls and emails.
• Compassion: In this line of work, our attorneys work with clients who have been through serious and often catastrophic accidents. We take the time we need without clients being mindful of the horrific ordeal they have encountered. Our attorneys are compassionate when it comes to working with clients but aggressive in presenting your case.
• Flexible: Our attorneys understand that there is not just one effective way to handle a case. We explore all of the options that are available for you. That means that if you need an attorney to go through a full-blown trial to fight for your rights, we will confidently represent you in court. On the other hand, if settlement is in your best interest, we will do what it takes to give you the best possible outcome for your case.

Highly Qualified To Represent The Injured

Because we have experience with both plaintiffs’ and defendants’ personal injury claims, we have a unique perspective when representing clients. We understand both sides of a complex legal issue, which helps us anticipate and overcome the opposition’s arguments. This well-rounded knowledge has helped us garner numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients.

Committed to professional excellence, our lawyers are honored by their peers. James G. Williams earned the AV Preeminent rating, and Kevin P. Walsh and Michael F. O’Connor have earned the Distinguished rating through Martindale-Hubbell’s peer-review rating* system. Further, they are licensed to practice in state and federal courts throughout Connecticut, including the U.S. Court of Appeals. Rest assured, our legal team is fully prepared to help you achieve your legal objectives.

Professional, Personal Service

At Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC, we know that each client is a real person searching for assistance with a serious problem. Whether you have been hurt in a car accident, at a construction site or in another situation, you can rely on us to provide professional and personal counsel to help you through this difficult time, often on better terms than you hoped for. We understand the challenges you face and are ready to help you overcome them.

Talk To An Attorney | Free Consultation

To schedule a free initial consultation, contact us online or call 203-902-7656. We are located near New Haven, in proximity to Interstate 91, Interstate 95 and Interstate 84. If your injury prevents you from coming to us, we will meet with you in another location.

We schedule evening and weekend appointments. Indian and Spanish language services are available. Attorney referrals are welcome.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories — legal ability and general ethical standards.