Essex, CT

Bruce E. Newman

Bruce Newman has over 30 years of experience in personal injury, wrongful death, employment litigation, medical malpractice, product liability, and class actions. He is a Lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has achieved numerous multi-million dollar settlements and successful verdicts.

John D. Maxwell

John Maxwell is a Senior Partner with over 40 years of experience in criminal defense, personal injury litigation, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation. He is co-author of "Defending DWI Cases in Connecticut" and has handled numerous complex cases, including homicides and catastrophic injury claims.

Richard R. Brown

Richard R. Brown handles numerous felony cases, including murder and white-collar federal criminal cases. He has represented individuals in federal and state grand jury probes and before administrative agencies for professional license issues. He is recognized as a "Top 50 Connecticut Super Lawyer" and "Best Lawyer In America."

Santolo L. Odierna

Santolo L. Odierna is a member of the Civil Litigation and Probate Litigation Departments. His practice includes contract and real estate disputes, landlord/tenant issues, probate litigation, personal injury, and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. He previously founded his own solo practice providing low-cost legal assistance.

Sean M. Peoples

Sean M. Peoples joined the firm in 1990 and focuses on litigation, particularly personal injury and workers’ compensation matters. He has extensive experience with motor vehicle accidents, fall injuries, wrongful death, medical malpractice, probate law, and residential real estate.

Nancy W. Tonucci

Nancy W. Tonucci is an attorney in the estate planning, probate, and elder law practice. She counsels families on asset protection, nursing home options, and eligibility for governmental benefits. She also provides representation in probate courts and handles real estate transactions.

Karen A. Perry

Karen A. Perry is the resident partner at the Essex office, practicing in trust and estates, probate, real estate, personal injury, and land use and zoning. She graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1994 and previously had her own firm and practiced at Robinson & Cole LLP.