Danbury, CT

Attorney James A. Welcome provides comprehensive legal advocacy for clients throughout Connecticut, focusing on personal injury, workers' compensation, immigration law, and criminal law. He offers in-depth representation for trials, arbitration, mediation, and appeals. He has been recognized as a 'Top 40 Under 40' lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers Association and holds a Superb Rating on Avvo. He has been included in the Super Lawyers® list as a top Immigration Attorney from 2013-present. With over two decades of experience, he handles each case personally from start to finish. His staff is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and he serves clients across Connecticut, New York, and in certain immigration cases, nationally and internationally. He is also involved in community service and is a member of several legal associations.

Rashmi N. Patel

Rashmi N. Patel is the founder and principal member of the firm, specializing in immigration, family, and personal injury law. She has nearly 20 years of experience and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2020. Attorney Patel is fluent in Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, English, and Spanish, and is known for her client-focused approach and effective advocacy.

Valerie B. Calistro

Valerie B. Calistro is the Managing Partner of Ventura Law, specializing in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Mass Torts, and Complex Litigation. She also represents victims of sexual assaults and traumatic brain injuries. She has successfully handled thousands of civil cases, many exceeding a million dollars, in Connecticut and New York state and federal courts. She is proficient in French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian.

Kimberly A. Andrade

Kimberly A. Andrade is a Registered Nurse and Attorney. She graduated from Quinnipiac University School of Law with a Certificate in Health Law. After a Connecticut Superior Court legal research clerkship, she joined a defense law firm before exclusively representing injured individuals and their families since 2006. Her nursing background provides a unique advantage in medical malpractice cases, allowing her to understand both technical and personal aspects of injuries and effectively cross-examine medical providers.

Joram Hirsch

Joram Hirsch has been a trial lawyer since graduating from Georgetown University Law Center in 1979. He served as Law Clerk to Chief Justice John Cotter of the Connecticut Supreme Court. Joram has devoted his career to representing injured people and their families, achieving substantial verdicts and settlements, particularly in medical malpractice and complex litigation. He served as Chairman of the Amicus Committee of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association for over 15 years and is currently on its Board of Governors. He has also served as a Special Master of the United States District Court.

Renée Dwyer

Renée Dwyer joined The Flood Law Firm in 2025 as the Director of Litigation. With a strong background in personal injury and civil litigation, Renée has built a career rooted in advocacy, leadership, and a deep understanding of the legal system.

Russell J. Berkowitz

Russ Berkowitz is the firm’s founding partner and a leading medical malpractice and personal injury attorney in Connecticut. He has secured over $420 million in damages for clients, including over 65 awards of $1 million or more. He is board-certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America, and a Super Lawyer. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the American Academy of Medical Malpractice Lawyers, and a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 25. He serves on the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association's Board of Governors and Medical Malpractice Committee, and is involved with several other legal associations and charitable foundations.