Wethersfield, CT

Joseph A. Hourihan

Joseph A. Hourihan is a jury trial and appellate court attorney with over five decades of legal experience. His practice areas include estate planning, probate, personal injury, residential and commercial real estate, and business law. He began his career as a Prosecutor for 4 years, then spent 34 years at Heffernan & Heffernan, and later became a principal at Kenny, Brimmer & Mahoney, LLC. He has extensive trial experience, including a wrongful death and quadriplegic case, and was involved in the landmark Connecticut Supreme Court case Doe v. Manheimer. He received the David H. Neiditz Professional Writing Award in 1990 for his appellate brief in that case. He was also lead counsel in Luster v. Luster.

Ben Shehu

Ben Shehu is a Connecticut attorney committed to his clients and his notable achievements in personal injury law. He began his professional career in 2005, gaining a profound understanding of insurance operations. He earned a double major from the University of Hartford and his law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. He established Shehu Law Firm, LLC, focusing on personal injury cases, and is known for his meticulous attention to each case and client-centric philosophy. He is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and a Super Lawyers Rising Star. He is licensed in Connecticut and speaks English and Albanian.

Richard C. Mahoney

Richard C. Mahoney joined Kenny, Brimmer & Mahoney, LLC in 1979, becoming a principal in 1986. He practiced law for over 40 years, handling diverse areas including personal injury, insurance defense, real estate, and probate. He retired from active practice but remains a mentor. He has argued cases before the Connecticut Supreme Court and appellate courts and has attained the highest possible rating of “AV” from Martindale-Hubbell. He was appointed a state mediator, fact finder, and arbitrator in 1999 and is a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals.

Teresa Capalbo

Teresa Capalbo, originally from Wethersfield, CT, founded Capalbo Hourihan, LLC in 2021 after over 12 years as an associate and partner at Kenny, Brimmer & Mahoney, LLC. She represents clients in personal injury, workers’ compensation, estate planning, probate, contested probate matters, real estate, business formation, and collections. Ms. Capalbo has successfully tried cases in Superior and Probate Courts, including a $930,000 settlement for an injured client. She also served as second chair in the landmark case Luster v. Luster. She has worked with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs as a Federal Fiduciary and Conservator. She is fluent in Italian and can service Spanish-speaking clients.

Sean P. Clark

Sean P. Clark is an honors graduate of Siena College and Penn State University - Dickinson School of Law. He has been in private practice since 1990, with extensive experience in residential and commercial loan transactions, foreclosure, bankruptcy, personal injury, real estate, probate, and zoning matters. He joined the firm in 2017 and became a principal in 2019. Attorney Clark also dedicates time to community service and various charities.

Kathryn M. Cunningham

Attorney Cunningham is the managing partner at Jackson O’Keefe. She grew up in Ellington and currently resides in Simsbury. She handles personal injury and litigation matters throughout the State of Connecticut. She has been a member of the Connecticut bar for over 25 years. Her practice includes litigating tort claims involving construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents, playground injuries, premises liability and medical malpractice. She has successfully defended numerous employment claims and is a member of the Appellate Practice Group. She volunteers with CASA of Southern Connecticut and is a licensed real estate salesperson.

Joseph M. Busher Jr.

Attorney Busher is a partner with the firm and has been a member of the Connecticut bar for over 25 years. He has a wide variety of litigation experience, principally addressing insurance defense, insurance coverage, personal injury and appellate matters throughout the State of Connecticut. He also represents individuals and businesses in estate planning and litigation matters. He served as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Connecticut School of Law, teaching appellate practice and procedure. He has received an A-V rating from Martindale-Hubbell and the CLMP designation as a Certified Litigation Management Professional.