About Us
Experience you can Trust
We are a general practice litigation law firm located in Central Connecticut’s Hartford County. We have been at the forefront of specific legal areas of practice including fertility treatment and diminished value law.
With over 40 years of combined legal experience, we’re eager to help you find solutions to your legal questions. Some of the areas we can help you with are highlighted below ranging from helping you recover your car’s lost value after an accident, resolving an issue related to fertility treatments or medical procedure or an issue related to a personal injury matter.
Meet Our Team
Our Partners
Matthew Forrest
Attorney
Leslie McPadden
Attorney
Team Members
Morgan Alicea
Morgan Alicea has all the usual skills that make a great paralegal great but what puts her over the top is her extensive experience in Worker's Compensation.
She's been involved in every aspect of Worker's Compensation. Most of all, though, and the primary reason Forrest McPadden is so thrilled to have Morgan, is that she gets it.
She understands that Worker's Compensation clients want and need contact and information every step of the way. The last thing in the world they need is the additional stress of wondering where their claim stands and what's needed to move it along.
Morgan has substantial experience with Worker Compensation hearings, more importantly, she knows when a hearing is necessary and when it's not.
Paralegal
Kali Lefflbine
Kali Lefflbine started at Forrest Law in 2016, as a paralegal. Kali was born and raised in Connecticut and received her BS in Criminology from Central Connecticut State University. Kali worked as a Contract Analyst for one of the top direct marketing firms in the country.
Kali lives in Florida and is a full-time mom of three. During her free time, Kali likes to spend time with her husband and three children.
Litigation Supervisor
Deanna Schuetz
Deanna started with the firm in 2019, initially coming on board as the Director of Outreach & Relations. She began managing intakes for property damage cases soon after which she did for several years. She now handles document collection and damages for property damage cases. Prior to working at the firm, Deanna had worked in the field of Human Services for 16 years and especially enjoyed working with the senior population. She loves helping people. She strives to provide all clients with a positive experience.
Deanna has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Hartford and lives in Ellington with her husband, 2 children, and 2 cats. She loves Disney World and the Golden Girls!
Legal Assistant
Bethany Kuskey
Bethany comes from a long line of paralegals and has been a paralegal herself for 12 years. She started at Forrest McPadden in 2020 and has been a joy to have on the team. Bethany works with clients to collect and review the documents related to their case and has been known to dabble in discovery from time to time.
During Bethany’s off hours, she enjoys hanging out with her two boys and also plays competitive darts.
Paralegal
Sarah Dowling
Sarah Dowling is currently a second-year law student at the University of Connecticut. During her undergrad at UCONN she was the founder and president of the American Criminal Justice Association and the Crime, Law, and Social Justice Club. Before coming to Forrest-McPadden, Sarah worked with an Immigration law firm where she supported the attorneys in their day-to-day operations and preparations for immigration and human rights proceedings. She joined our firm as a legal clerk, where she is dedicated to conducting thorough research to support our client's cases and drafting motions.
Outside of her legal studies, Sarah enjoys spending time in nature, whether running around her neighborhood or hiking with friends.
Legal Clerk
Amy Bonola
Born and raised in New Britain, Connecticut, Amy Bonola brings her knowledge, experience, and strong organizational skills to our firm. After receiving her Paralegal Certification in 2010 she has gained valuable experience as a paralegal, administrative assistant, and account manager in different firms. She joined us in February of 2023 as a Paralegal and Bookkeeper, where she has since helped the firm operations run smoothly on a daily basis.
When Amy is not working at Forrest-McPadden, she can be found spending time with her three beautiful daughters.
Paralegal/Bookkeeper
Madeline Notti
Since joining our firm in February 2024, Maddie has been a pivotal part of our team as our Intake Specialist. Her role is crucial in managing all client intakes, where she focuses on providing a welcoming and supportive experience from a client's very first contact with the firm. Maddie's drive and intelligence, combined with her fresh perspective and enthusiasm as a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota, make her a valuable addition to our team. Outside of work, she enjoys snowboarding and playing soccer.
Intake Specialist
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