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Dennis M. Carnelli is a civil litigation attorney. His practice focuses upon appellate matters and complex civil litigation in state and federal courts. Attorney Carnelli has experience in a broad range of areas including contract law and commercial litigation, insurance law (particularly coverage and subrogation), municipal liability, product liability, and general tort law (including personal injury, negligence, and premises liability). He also has experience in administrative law, particularly matters involving the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense.. Attorney Carnelli works with an extensive variety of corporate, institutional, municipal, and individual clients to identify and resolve complex legal issues throughout all phases of litigation. He often represents clients in civil matters before state and federal trial courts. His litigation experience includes representing clients in arbitrations, mediations, and at trial. Attorney Carnelli argues appellate matters to the Connecticut Appellate Court and Connecticut Supreme Court. As part of his appellate work, he advises colleagues and clients in identifying and preserving appellate issues in matters pending before the trial court.. Attorney Carnelli served as a law clerk for the late Justice Barry R. Schaller and Judge Paul M. Foti at the Connecticut Appellate Court. He graduated cum laude from Western New England University School of Law. While in law school he was a Note Editor for the Western New England Law Review. Also, he received the Benjamin D. Novak Award for outstanding writing.. A combat veteran of the Iraq War, Attorney Carnelli served in the United States Army as a forward observer with the 3d Brigade Combat Team, 3d Infantry Division. He deployed to Iraq with the 3d Brigade between 2007 and 2008. This deployment was part of a broader strategy that is colloquially known as “the surge”. He continues to be active in the veterans’ community. Attorney Carnelli is the Vice Chairman of the Veterans & Military Affairs Section of the Connecticut Bar Association and serves on the Advisory Board for the New England Veterans Chamber of Commerce. He teaches an annual course in business ethics at the Entrepreneurial Bootcamp for Veterans at the University of Connecticut’s School of Business. Attorney Carnelli has also served as a panel moderator and speaker at a veterans’ symposium organized by the Connecticut Bar Foundation.. Attorney Carnelli is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, New Haven County Bar Association, Oliver Ellsworth Inns of Court. Additionally he is a member of several veterans’ organizations.

Deborah McKenna has devoted her legal career to advocating on behalf of employees in Connecticut. Throughout her career, Attorney McKenna has represented employees in a wide range of employment issues, ranging from severance negotiations, breach of contract and non-competition litigation to unemployment compensation, family and medical leave issues to discrimination and wage and hour matters.. Attorney McKenna has a strong commitment to advancing the legal rights and employment protections of women and victims of family violence. Attorney McKenna has devoted much of her practice to cases involving pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act.. Attorney McKenna regularly litigates in various state and federal courts and arbitrations as well as a wide range of administrative agencies, such as the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, the Connecticut Department of Labor, the Connecticut Office of Health Care Access, the Connecticut Department of Utilities Control, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the federal Department of Labor.. Over the course of her career, Attorney McKenna has written and lectured on various issues related to employment law and practice, worked on legislation on employment law issues, including legislation regarding equal pay for women and employment protections for victims of family violence, and often testifies at the Connecticut General Assembly on issues affecting Connecticut workers. Additionally, Attorney McKenna has worked closely with many women’s rights organizations in Connecticut, including serving as retained counsel for the Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund.. Attorney McKenna is admitted to practice in the State of Connecticut and the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.

Colleen works with the Construction Law & Design Professionals Liability and Medical Malpractice & Hospital Liability Defense practice groups at Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C. Her legal research for these practice groups typically includes case law, statutory, and regulatory research for medical malpractice cases. Her work also involves evaluating medical records and related documents. In the area of healthcare regulatory services, she focuses on HIPPA compliance, insurance related matters, and management of physician groups. Colleen represents engineers and other construction professionals and defends hospitals, doctors, and physicians groups.

Brittany has over ten years of experience in the area of insurance defense, including medical malpractice and products liability.  Her decade spent defending doctors and hospitals in medical malpractice suits affords Brittany a unique and knowledgeable perspective when advocating for Faxon Law Group's injured plaintiffs.  She has been named a “Rising Star” by Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers® and, in 2015, was recognized as a “New Leader in Law” by the Connecticut Law Tribune. She also serves on the executive committee of the LGBT section of the Connecticut Bar Association and is a member of CTLA.

Before deciding to open my own firm, I worked as an associate for several years at a prestigious firm in New Haven County were I received significant experience in a many different areas of the law.  I now use that experience as a general practitioner representing individuals and small businesses in a variety of matters.  I find that my multi-disciplinary training allows me to provide concise and comprehensive legal advice to my clients so they don't need to try and find a different lawyer for every issue they have and don't have to pay large firm fees just so they can get advice on different matters under one roof.  Having said that, when a client needs advice beyond my areas of practice I can usually rely on my network within the Connecticut Bar to find the right person for my clients.

Attorney Roussas is experienced in representing both individual and institutional health care providers in medical malpractice and general liability claims. Prior to joining the firm, Attorney Roussas was an Associate at Bai, Pollock, Blueweiss & Mulcahey, P.C. in Shelton, Connecticut where her practice was primarily devoted to defending physicians, hospitals and other health care institutions.. She received her B.A. in English Literature with a minor in Psychology from Pace University in 2003 and went on to receive her law degree in 2006 from Quinnipiac University School of Law. While in law school, she was Executive Financial Officer of the Moot Court Honor Society and was a Semi-Finalist in the Domenic Gabrielli National Family Moot Court Competition in 2006. She also received a distinguished academic achievement award in Bankruptcy. Attorney Roussas is a member of the Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association and New York State Bar Association. She is admitted to practice in Connecticut, New York and U.S. District Court in Connecticut.

Attorney Chris DeMarco has been practicing law for twenty years, exclusively as a trial lawyer.  He has litigated murder cases, personal injury cases (including auto accidents, bicycle and motorcycle accidents, fall downs, and work-related injuries), medical malpractice cases, construction claims, divorce and custody cases, property boundary disputes, and civil rights violations.  He practices in state and federal court and has argued appeals before the State Appellate Court and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.. Attorney DeMarco’s philosophy has always been that he’d rather look a prospective client in the eye and give an honest assessment of the situation, than make a promise he can’t keep at the end.

Alexandra C. Ritter is a partner at Dolan Divorce Lawyers. Alix handles Family Law matters for the firm, including divorce, custody and post-judgment matters, with a particular focus on complex asset division. Attorney Ritter started as an Associate at Moots Pellegrini, PC in New Milford, CT, where she handled both civil and family matters for the firm. Alix joined Dolan Divorce Lawyers after working as a Senior Litigation Attorney at Cordell, LLP in Hartford, CT, where she handled family matters exclusively.. Alix was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and returned to the US as a young child. She attended the University of Kansas to obtain a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Psychology and Sociology and an emphasis in Forensics Psychology. Alix subsequently received her Juris Doctorate from Washburn University School of Law, where she was a Legal Intern with the Washburn Law Clinic, and a member of the International Legal Society. Following two study abroad programs during law school, Alix went on to complete her LL.M. in International Commercial Law and Mediation at the University of Westminster in London, England.

A board certified civil trial lawyer and co-founder of Faxon Law Group, Joel handles life-altering personal injury and medical malpractice cases, commercial truck crashes, railroad derailments/crashes, aviation disasters, admiralty cases, birth trauma, and product liability claims in Connecticut, New York and across the U.S.. Joel has lectured before the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the Connecticut Bar Association and local bar groups on trial law and lien issues, and is the contributing author of Truck Accident Litigation, Second Edition, published by the American Bar Association. Joel has also been elected a James Cooper Fellow of the Connecticut Bar Foundation. The Fellows support activities and programs that further the rule of law and assist in efforts to improve the administration of justice in Connecticut. He also serves as an elected chairman on the Newtown board of police commissioner.

"Attorney Lilburn's range and depth of expertise as a Litigator and Family Lawyer, combined with her compassionate, personalized approach, empowered me to be strong, factual, and reassured.". I became an attorney in 1991 as the next step in my lifelong dedication to advocating for others. During the years preceding my legal career, I learned to appreciate individual differences and to understand that behavior must be viewed within the context of one's circumstances. I also learned that people are capable of learning, growing and dealing with a complex court system if they have strong representation.. Before I practiced law, I was a reading consultant in middle and high school for ten years in affluent suburbs of New York City. Before I was a reading consultant, I taught fourth grade school children who were economically challenged. I entered law school after earning a masters degree in Psychology of School Subjects from the Teacher's College, Columbia and a Sixth Year Certificate in Public School Administration from FairfieldUniversity. After I became an attorney I taught Legal Studies at the University of New Haven for 11 years. I am now on the Advisory Board for that program. My experience as a teacher at all levels has enabled me to appreciate the value of an excellent education and to work toward improving the education of others.. My paralegal, who has been with me since 2003, and I strive to create an environment where clients are informed and part of the decision-making process as they go through the changes produced by divorces, legal separation, or modifications in custody. We welcome questions and make every attempt to offer realistic options to clients. We choose not to be a "one size fits all" firm. We genuinely tailor our services to the individual and are acquainted with other professionals who may also be of service to our clients. We have a strong interest in financial matters and appreciate the importance of finances to a healthy family environment.. My experiences as a mother, wife and member of a close-knit family have helped me to work toward achieving collaboration with others. I strive to resolve cases without litigation, if possible, and have been successful in reaching settlements. If we choose to litigate, we do so thoughtfully and thoroughly. Preparation is essential and important.. We understand the role of family in achieving personal happiness. We also understand the pain experienced by those whose family structure has been altered. I have chosen Family Law as a calling as a result of my personal belief that families can survive despite disruption and challenges and that they can share strong bonds even without marriage.. My personal interests and hobbies are varied. I enjoy socializing, traveling, hiking, swimming, exercising, reading, concerts, and movies.