Enfield, CT

William “Will” Sykes

Will Sykes is a partner at Claggett, Sykes, and Garza and a highly accomplished trial attorney. He is also a partner of the sister firm, Claggett & Sykes Law Firm in Las Vegas, NV. Will began his legal career in Nevada, where he served as a law clerk to Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael L. Douglas. Today, Will focuses on high-value plaintiff litigation and complex civil matters and runs Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers’s mass torts team. He has earned recognition from his peers for his ethics, leadership, and outstanding contributions to legal scholarship.

Sean Claggett

Sean Claggett is a partner of Claggett, Sykes, and Garza and the founding partner of its sister firm, Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers, based in Las Vegas, NV. Sean has earned a national reputation as a trial attorney who handles high-stakes litigation. He is atrial lawyer and boasts a track record that includes nationwide record-setting verdicts. In 2017, he was named Nevada Trial Attorney of the Year by the Nevada Justice Association, and he was the lead counsel on a case that is believed to be the largest single-plaintiff sexual abuse verdict in the country’s history ($485 million).

Mark D. Leighton

Mark D. Leighton is the founding, and senior partner of the firm of Leighton, Katz & Drapeau. He was admitted to practice in Connecticut in 1981 and Massachusetts in 1980. His practice consists primarily of representation of injured persons in both work and nonwork-related accidents. Attorney Leighton is a Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist and is the past Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Connecticut Bar Association. Attorney Leighton has represented both plaintiffs and defendants over the course of his career, having previously been an attorney for an insurance company defense firm as well as a claim representative. He also worked for the Attorney General’s Office in Massachusetts. He received his Juris Doctorate from Western New England University, School of Law in Springfield, Massachusetts, and his Bachelor of Arts from Westfield State University in Westfield, Massachusetts. Attorney Leighton serves on a number of professional organizations, including the Connecticut Bar Association where, in addition to service as Chair, he served as Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Workers’ Compensation Section, and is a member of the Executive Committee. He currently serves as the Tolland County representative to the CBA House of Delegates. He is a member and past President of the Tolland County Bar Association. In addition, he is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. He has served on a number of town and civic organizations including the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance for the Town of Ellington where he and his wife resided for over 30 years. Attorney Leighton has authored articles including “Surveillance - Duty to Disclose” in the Compensation Quarterly. He has lectured to other attorneys in the areas of workers’ compensation and personal injury/workers’ compensation lawsuits. In addition, he has served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Connecticut, School of Law and Asnuntuck Community College.

Francis X. Drapeau

Francis X. Drapeau is a partner in the firm of Leighton, Katz & Drapeau. His practice consists primarily of representing claimants in the workers’ compensation forum and on appeal. Attorney Drapeau is a Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist. He has lectured on various workers’ compensation topics for both the Connecticut Bar Association and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Drapeau received his B.A. degree from Fairfield University and his Juris Doctorate from Western New England College School of Law. He was admitted to practice in the State of Connecticut in 1991. He has been a contributor in both the Practice Tips and Point-Counterpoint sections of the Compensation Quarterly. He is a member of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Connecticut Bar Association, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, and the Tolland County Bar Association of which he is past President. He currently sits on the both the Executive Committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Connecticut Bar Association and the Examining Committee for Board Certification as a Workers’ Compensation Specialist.

Matt Granda

Matt Granda is a partner of Claggett, Sykes, and Garza. Matt is the managing partner of the sister firm, Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers. At Claggett & Sykes Trial Lawyers, he oversees the firm’s operations, growth, and attorney development. Matt is a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is responsible for helping the firm grow and expand across the country, and spearheaded the firm’s mergers. Under his leadership, the firm has tripled in size and made the Inc. 5000 list (2021, 2022).

Ron Murphy

Attorney Ron Murphy is the owner and principal trial lawyer of Advocates Law Firm. He graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1983. His practice focuses on helping people injured by malpractice or accident and defending those accused of criminal or professional misconduct. He is licensed in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Frank W. Russo

Frank W. Russo shares Jon Berman's personal approach to law, providing compassionate counseling and legal support to clients facing distress from car accidents, work injuries, or criminal charges. With over thirty years of experience, he leverages his relationships in courts, insurance companies, and healthcare providers to benefit clients, offering all options to help them make informed decisions.