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Skilled.
Pragmatic.
Tenacious.

Guided equally by passion and pragmatism, our firm is driven by the desire to create opportunities for our clients, resolve their issues, and advocate for their interests. We are equipped to tackle the most complex business litigation matters without the costly pitfalls of large firms.

Practice Areas

We are a sophisticated boutique law firm that focuses on our core competencies to provide highly skilled representation efficiently for businesses and individuals.

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Administrative Agency Hearings & Proceedings

Each local and state agency has its own set of rules and procedures. Knowledgeable counsel can be the difference between a detour and a quagmire.

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Appellate

Through the firm’s appellate practice, our lawyers have challenged and established legal precedent in our courts, ensuring that the decisions of trial judges are based on sound legal principles.

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Commercial Litigation & Arbitration

Our lawyers have substantial experience in state and federal courts, as well as resolving disputes in alternative dispute resolution settings and before administrative boards.

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Employment Law

With a deep knowledge of the complex laws governing the employer-employee relationship, we negotiate, litigate, and appeal employment matters to achieve positive outcomes.

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Local Counsel Services

We practice in federal and state courts throughout the State of Connecticut and frequently serve as local counsel to out-of-state firms litigating in Connecticut.

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Mediator & Arbitrator Services

Leveraging decades of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex business litigation, we bring even the most complicated disputes to successful resolution.

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We are a sophisticated boutique law firm that focuses on our core competencies to provide highly skilled representation efficiently for businesses and individuals in Connecticut.

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The HS&S Difference

Respected

Respected by both bench and bar, HS&S is known for its ability to deliver precedent-setting results of first impression in federal and state courts. Our reputation in the legal community provides our clients with tactical advantages and peace of mind.

Sophisticated

HS&S handles complex business disputes involving contracts, unfair trade practices, anti-trust and employment matters statewide. Whether it is a “bet-the-company” litigation or a class action, our skilled team advocates for your interests.

Collaborative

HS&S understands the changing needs and challenges of its clients’ businesses. Each matter is efficiently staffed by a team of attorneys who work together to achieve the clients’ goals and objectives.

In the News
10/09/2026

Court Denies Anti-SLAPP Motion in Connecticut Trial Firm Dissolution Case

Law360 reported this week that a Connecticut Superior Court judge has rejected an anti-SLAPP motion filed by attorney Andrew Garza and his firm, Claggett Sykes & Garza LLC, in McKeen Law LLC et al. v. Claggett Sykes & Garza LLC et al. Hurwitz Sagarin & Slossberg represents Ryan and Allison McKeen and McKeen Law LLC, whose complaint alleges unfair trade practices following the dissolution of Connecticut Trial Firm.

10/02/2026

HS&S Secures Key Victory for Center for Transitional Living in Discrimination Case

A federal court has denied two motions to dismiss claims brought by HS&S and Center for Transitional Living LLC (CTL) against Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc. (ABH), the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), and the DMHAS Commissioner in her official capacity, Nancy Navaretta. This denial allows CTL’s civil rights and Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA) claims to proceed.

10/02/2026

HS&S Partner Gary Phelan Discusses Connecticut's New AI Law on Melissa in the Morning

HS&S partner Gary Phelan joined Melissa in the Morning this week to discuss Connecticut's AI Responsibility and Transparency Act and what it means for employers and employees across the state.