Hartford Trial Attorneys
A Premier Hartford Insurance Defense Law Firm
When your or your insured’s business is faced with a lawsuit, you can turn to Melick & Porter, LLP to provide you with effective solutions and defenses. Our attorneys care about your business’s future. We act quickly once we take on a case to investigate and we use our resources to build a defense strategy that works for you. When you work with our team, you can rest assured knowing that your interests come first. Our lawyers serve clients throughout New England, including Hartford, Connecticut and the surrounding communities of Newington, Cromwell, Middletown, and beyond.
Our Legal Services
Lawsuits should be treated seriously and with careful attention to detail. Our lawyers know that your business is affected by these claims, which is why we work efficiently to combat them and obtain optimal results. We have worked with countless employers and insurance companies over the years and understand the nuances of your industry.
Meet Our Attorneys
Our attorneys have years of experience defending complex civil litigation matters and have represented clients in federal and state courts. We have represented national organizations and universities, as well small restaurants and sports facilities. No legal matter is too simple or too complicated for our team to handle.
Our Hartford-based lawyers include:
- Alexander W. Ahrens
- Steven M. Banks
- Michael J. Mazurczak
- Casey C. Miller
- Holly G. Rogers
- John F. Rooney III
You deserve to be represented by a lawyer who understands your situation and knows how to defend you from claims.

Nationally-Recognized & Award-Winning Trial Attorneys
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Michael J. Mazurczak
Member
Maz has been at Melick & Porter his entire legal career. He began as a Law Clerk in the summer of 1988 and joined the firm as an Associate in the fall of 1989. Maz has extensive experience in complex civil litigation matters, representing clients in both federal and state courts for over 30 years. A significant portion of his practice involves employment law and includes providing major national corporations with oversight and defense of their employment litigation.
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John F. Rooney III
Member
John F. Rooney, III, who joined the firm in 1986, has successfully tried over 300 cases in both state and federal court. His practice focuses on toxic torts, complex products liability, environmental damage, utility companies, fire and explosion cases, aviation law, contract actions, insurance fraud, sexual abuse matters, premises liability, and criminal law.
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Holly G. Rogers
Partner
Holly Rogers has earned a reputation as a zealous and effective advocate. She practices from our Connecticut Office, which she also manages. Holly has extensive experience in complex litigation matters. She devotes the majority of her practice to representation of clients in employment and professional liability matters. Holly represents clients in both federal and state courts in Connecticut and New York, as well as before federal and state agencies. Holly has arbitrated and mediated numerous claims before the American Arbitration Association and other dispute resolution entities. She has authored articles on a variety of legal topics and has spoken on topics of interest before client groups and legal peers.
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Alexander W. Ahrens
Associate
Alex is an associate in our Connecticut office. He graduated summa cum laude from Quinnipiac University School of Law. He has a B.A. degree in English from Gettysburg College. Alex was an Associate Editor of the Quinnipiac Law Review and received awards for Academic Excellence and Outstanding Performance in Oral Advocacy.
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Steven M. Banks
Partner
Steve is a Partner practicing from Melick & Porter’s office in Southbury, Connecticut. Steve began his career and honed his legal skills at a successful boutique firm in Danbury. Steve currently handles all aspects of civil litigation, from pre-litigation counseling, analysis and strategy to pleadings and discovery, to dispositive motion practice, trial advocacy and pre-trial/post-trial proceedings. He focuses his practice on premises liability, general liability, property disputes/land use, workers’ compensation, and product liability. He has extensive litigation and courtroom experience defending claims in Connecticut and New York.
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Casey C. Miller
Associate
Casey is an Associate in Melick & Porter's Connecticut office. Her practice focuses on defending individual and corporate clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters involving employment practices liability, premises liability, general liability, and insurance coverage issues. She has experience defending against premises liability and personal injury cases on behalf of her clients.
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Michael W. Stenger
Associate
Mike is an Associate in Melick & Porter's Connecticut office. His practice focuses on employment law, professional liability, transportation law, and general liability.
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Samantha J. Spicer
Associate
Samantha is an Associate in the Connecticut office. Her practice focuses on defending individual and corporate clients in a ...
What Sets Us Apart
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Client-Centered Approach
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Well-Qualified & Accomplished Firm
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Nationally Recognized Super Lawyers®
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Seasoned Litigators & Appellate Attorneys
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High-End Legal Representation
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Track Record Of Client Success