Carmody is pleased to announce that 30 of its lawyers have been named to the 2026 Connecticut Super Lawyers® and Connecticut Rising Stars lists. Super Lawyers recognizes lawyers who have distinguished themselves through excellence in their legal practice. Learn more about the Super Lawyers selection process.
In addition, Litigation partner Giovanna Tiberii Weller was named to the Top 25: 2026 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list.
Giovanna Tiberii Weller Recognized Among Top 25 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers
Giovanna Tiberii Weller is a seasoned trial lawyer and trusted advisor to CEOs, boards of directors, and senior executives across a broad range of industries. She serves as Co-leader of Carmody’s Litigation practice and brings over 30 years of experience representing public and private companies of all sizes in high-stakes litigation and complex employment matters. Giovanna regularly advises educational institutions, including private schools, heads of schools, and their boards of trustees, on legal issues such as employment, governance, mandated reporting, student disciplinary issues, Title IX and litigation matters.
2026 Connecticut Super Lawyers®
- Gregg T. Burton: Real Estate
- Stephen J. Conover: Professional Liability: Defense
- Stephanie E. Cummings: Employment & Labor
- Brock T. Dubin: Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense
- Michael G. Durham: Civil Litigation: Defense
- Vincent M. Farisello: Employment & Labor
- Lisa L. Feinberg: Land Use/Zoning
- David T. Grudberg: Criminal Defense: White Collar
- Brian T. Henebry: Civil Litigation: Defense
- William J. Hennessey Jr.: Land Use/Zoning
- Jacqueline O. Kaufman: Land Use/Zoning
- Gary S. Klein: Business Litigation
- Marc J. Kurzman: Business Litigation
- Patrick M. Noonan: Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense
- James K. Robertson Jr.: Civil Litigation: Defense
- Gerard N. Saggese III: General Litigation
- Giovanna Tiberii Weller: Employment Litigation: Defense
- Sherwin M. Yoder: Business Litigation
- Domenico Zaino, Jr.: Employment & Labor
- Carolyn J. Zambelli: Real Estate
2026 Connecticut Rising Stars
- Johanna Bachmair: Business/Corporate
- Douglas Balko: Business Litigation
- Adam C. Brocklehurst: Banking
- Wesley D. Cain: Estate & Probate
- Bridget D’Angelo: Real Estate
- Jason A. Klein: Land Use/Zoning
- Maria L. Laurato: Business Litigation
- Lindsay T. Reed: General Litigation
- Maggie E. Smith: Estate & Probate
- Kristianna L. Tyler: Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense
About Carmody
Carmody is a leading Connecticut law firm with over 125 years of experience serving businesses, institutions, nonprofits, individuals and families across a broad range of practice areas, including Litigation, Labor & Employment, Real Estate, Land Use, Business, Estate Planning, and more. Carmody’s reputation is based on a commitment to excellence, highly personalized, cost-effective client service, and successful outcomes.