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ALYSSA V. SHERRIFF TRAMONTANO is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Group. She practices in the areas of estate planning and trust and estate administration. Alyssa advises individuals and families with varying estate planning needs and goals. When working with clients, her goal is to make the process approachable and to work directly with them to ensure they understand the plan being put in place and that the documents truly reflect their wis...

JAMES D. FUNNELL, JR. is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Group. His practice is limited to trusts and estates planning, special needs planning, and trusts and estates administration. Jim is widely known for helping clients use special needs trusts to create a financial safety net for a family member with a disability. Jim is admitted to practice in Connecticut and has practiced in Fairfield County for over thirty-five years. He is also admi...

Ernie Teitell's career is defined not just by verdicts and settlements, but by the lasting change his work has brought about. When he represented the family of a 6-year-old boy who drowned after becoming entrapped in a swimming pool drain, the family dedicated the proceeds to pool safety, leading to significant changes in state regulations for pools and equipment. After the attacks of September 11, 2001, Ernie volunteered his legal services to Connecticut families of victims. And his advocacy...

Brian E. Spears is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Brian E., who practices law in Southport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kathleen Nastri is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kathleen, who practices law in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathleen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A persuasive and successful litigator, Phil has handled a variety of litigation matters including complex commercial disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, partnership and shareholder disputes, adverse possession claims, prescriptive easement claims, quiet title actions, landlord/tenant cases, and collection actions. He frequently appears in the Connecticut Probate Court system representing beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and creditors in a variety of probate litigation matters, including con...

David W. Thal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. David W., who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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ROBERT L. TEICHER is a principal of Brody Wilkinson PC and a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates, Business & Finance and Dispute Resolutions Groups. Rob practices in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, taxation and business law. He is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney. Rob’s trusts and estates practice includes assisting individuals and families with tax-efficient estate, gift and charitable planning, advising business owners on succession...

Brian E. Tims is an experienced attorney with a strong background in general litigation. Brian represents businesses of all sizes as well as individuals in a variety of litigation matters including labor and employment, professional liability, products liability, land disputes, construction defect, premises liability, and automobile liability. He also handles commercial litigation, including breach of contract and unfair trade practice matters. In addition to his robust civil practice, Brian ...