is the founding partner of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard LLP, which is located centrally in Southington, Connecticut. He has taken jury verdicts in state and federal court recovering substantial compensation for families, including those whose lives have been dramatically altered by a sudden death or brain injury, as well as on behalf of Lloyd's of London, Omni and other insurers. Mr. Sheffy has written and lectured on topics ranging from the fundamentals of presenting civil jury cases to advanced evidence techniques for attorneys experienced in the courtroom. He has been honored as a member of the Order of Justitia in the Litigation Counsel of America; a fellow of the American Bar Foundation; designated as a Top 100 Lawyers in America; and designated as a Super Lawyer in Connecticut since 2011. Mr. Sheffy earned his B.S. degree in combined music and physics from Lebanon Valley College and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Western New England School of Law. He is admitted to the bar for Connecticut state courts and the Federal District Court for the state of Connecticut.

has spent her entire career since graduating law school over 15 years ago defending hospitals and physicians in medical malpractice lawsuits. She has successfully second-chaired several medical malpractice trials and obtained a defense verdict as lead trial counsel in a premises liability claim against a hospital. She has experience in defending claims involving allegations of negligent emergency department care, obstetrical care, orthopedic and general surgical care. She practices in the areas of medical malpractice and hospital liability, product liability and general liability. Attorney Roussas' diverse practice also includes successfully defending institutional clients and physicians in investigations brought by the Department of Public Health. She is involved in all facets of pre-trial litigation. Through factual development of the case, witness depositions and case research, she builds the defense, hypothesizes plaintiff's position and collaborates with clients to develop a plan for a quick and successful resolution of matters. Clients also benefit from Attorney Roussas' ability to identify institutional level issues that arise during a case; issues that could be addressed and rectified through policy changes. Implementing recommended changes in an institution's policies and procedures may prevent the same event from occurring again. Clients are also kept abreast of changes in the law and how these changes would affect their exposure in figure litigation

is a tenacious litigator whose national practice is dedicated solely to advocating on behalf of policyholders in complex coverage disputes against insurance carriers. He has extensive experience representing companies within the real estate and construction industries, particularly with respect to claims and litigated disputes involving professional liability, commercial general liability, builder's risk, cyber liability, and subcontractor default insurance. Prior to joining SDV as an insurance coverage attorney, Mr. Pepe represented general contractors, subcontractors, architects, and owners in contract disputes, construction defect claims, and surety bond claims. Mr. Pepe also represented franchise business owners in litigation, contracting, leasing, and asset sales, providing Mr. Pepe with a deep understanding of the business needs of his clients. In addition to his active litigation practice, Mr. Pepe advises insurance brokers and corporate risk management teams on all lines of coverage. He assists clients with strengthening contractual risk transfer and insurance coverage at the time of contract drafting and negotiation, as well as during policy placements and renewals. Mr. Pepe is the Managing Partner of SDV's Northeast offices in Connecticut and New Jersey and serves as a member of the firms Executive Committee. He also acts as a mentor to attorneys and legal support staff, offering education and support surrounding the practice of insurance coverage law through the firm's Mentorship Program. Mr. Pepe is a regularly published author and is frequently invited to speak on insurance and risk management topics at conferences nationwide. He also serves as liaison to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Documents Committee.

is a member of the Hartford law firm of RisCassi & Davis, P.C., where he practices in the areas of personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice and civil litigation. He has lectured previously on various trial topics for Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association-sponsored seminars. Mr. Iannaccone is a certified Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the Connecticut Bar Association, the Waterbury Bar Association and is admitted to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Mr. Iannaccone earned his B.A. degree from the University of Connecticut and his J.D. degree, with honors, from Western New England College.

is a partner in the Hartford law firm of Katz and Seligman, where he practices in the areas of civil litigation, professional licensing regulation, legal ethics and professional responsibility, criminal litigation, insurance defense, personal injury, medical malpractice, insurance coverage and legal malpractice. Mr. Seligman is a guest lecturer on trial practice at the University of Connecticut School of Law, and comments on legal issues for CBS radio and television, as well as National Public Radio. He earned his B.A. degree from Yale University and his J.D. degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law.

is a skilled insurance coverage attorney committed to providing practical advice, creative solutions, and the highest level of advocacy for policyholders. She helps clients recover on their insurance claims under a wide variety of policies, including commercial general liability, commercial property, builder's risk, professional liability, educator's legal liability, and captive policies. Ms. Barrese has extensive experience handling insurance coverage disputes arising from real estate development and construction projects. She frequently negotiates construction defect and additional insured claims on behalf of owners, architects, construction managers, and general contractors. Ms. Barrese puts her strong oral advocacy skills to work nationwide, with a particular focus on assessing and litigating breach of contract and bad faith and unfair trade practices claims. Her litigation practice has successfully resolved disputes at both the trial and appellate level. Outside of the courtroom, Ms. Barrese works with clients to review their existing insurance programs, recommend various risk management strategies, and develop innovative long-term solutions to common coverage issues. She is also actively engaged in industry outreach and enjoys speaking on insurance coverage issues. Ms. Barrese regularly publishes articles on insurance coverage issues, legislative updates, and major court decisions, particularly those that impact the mid-Atlantic and northeastern United States. Her experience includes teaching the "Insurance Litigation" course for the University of Connecticut Law School's LLM program in Insurance Law. Ms. Barrese is a part of SDV's Northeast team and is a resident of the firm's New Jersey office. She currently serves on the firm's Executive Committee and represents clients nationwide.