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Pullman & Comley, LLC

Labor & Employment

USA Guide 2026 : Connecticut


Pullman & Comley, LLC

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Pullman & Comley’s Labor, Employment Law & Employee Benefits practice is committed to providing prompt, practical assistance to clients of all sizes in the areas of private and public sector labor and employment law.

Our attorneys regularly advise clients in all aspects of labor, employment law and employee benefits, including counseling and training, litigation, immigration law and union issues. We also provide sophisticated investigation services to private and public entities. Our goal is to help clients develop and maintain employee relations practices that comply with the law and serve their business objectives. We provide effective preventative counseling and aggressively defend our clients’ personnel decisions and counsel clients on all aspects of the employment relationship including hiring, discipline and termination. We also handle all aspects of employee benefits plans for both taxable and tax-exempt employers.

Our attorneys handle employment matters before state and federal courts and administrative agencies throughout the United States. We litigate employment disputes of every type, including discrimination and retaliation claims, trade secret and noncompete agreements, ERISA claims and other contract and employment-related tort claims. We negotiate and draft labor agreements, employment and severance agreements and virtually every type of employment-related documents, including nondisclosure and restrictive covenant agreements, and grievance resolutions.

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Labor & Employment - Connecticut

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Pullman & Comley has a robust practice with strength in depth across the labor and employment space in Connecticut. The firm handles a variety of contentious and non-contentious matters for a range of public and private sector clients and offers particular experience in the representation of entities from the education and local government sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Pullman & Comley acted for Attune Wellness Med Spa in the enforce of its restrictive covenants after former employees joined a competitor and solicited customers.

Strengths

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  • They have a practical approach to complex and nuanced employment law requirements.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • They really understand our firm and take the time to understand what works and doesn't.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Pullman & Comley has experience and expertise and is available immediately when needed.

    Labor & Employment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Jonathan Orleans
    Band 2Jonathan Orleans

    Jonathan Orleans

    Jonathan Orleans comes recommended for his representation of clients in harassment, discrimination and compensation disputes.
    • John is great. He's knowledgeable, personable, easy to deal with and cuts to the chase.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 2Joshua A Hawks-Ladds
    Band 2Joshua A Hawks-Ladds

    Joshua A Hawks-Ladds

    Joshua Hawks-Ladds maintains a successful labor and employment practice. He is noted for his expertise in handling complex labor negotiations, litigation and grievance arbitrations.

    • Joshua is excellent, honest and forthright. With him, there is no game-playing. I trust him to always give me exceptional service and direction.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Josh is highly responsive, clear in his communication and consistently helps us assess risk, understand options and move toward resolutions efficiently.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
    • Josh combines his very responsive work ethic with his technical knowledge and an easy-to-understand communication style that makes him a great resource for me and our company.

      Labor & Employment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Megan Carannante
    Band 3Megan Carannante

    Megan Carannante

    Megan Carannate acts for management in a range of employment matters from litigation and investigations to providing training.

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