Marc J. Ubaldi, Of Counsel, has practiced injury law in Connecticut for over twenty years.  During that period, he has handled a wide range of cases, representing plaintiffs injured in car accidents, slip and falls, and at work, as well as people hurt by defective products, dog bites, and medical malpractice.

Marc has extensive courtroom experience, having completed dozens of jury trials.  He has also successfully argued appeals at the Connecticut Appellate Court and Connecticut Supreme Court.  He is admitted to practice law in Connecticut, the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, and the Mohegan Gaming Disputes Court, where he handles cases for clients injured at the Mohegan Sun Casino.

Marc has had a seven-figure result in the tribal council.  He is licensed to practice in both casino courts.

Marc was born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut.  A graduate of Holy Cross High School, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in History and English from the University of Hartford in 1988.  He received his law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1996.

​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.

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.

Deanna started with the firm in 2019, initially coming on board as the Director of Outreach & Relations. She began managing intakes soon after and this is currently her primary concentration. Deanna has worked in the field of Human Services for 16 years, loves helping people, and strives to provide all clients with a positive experience.

She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Hartford and lives in Ellington with her husband, 2 children, and 2 cats.

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.  

Nicole’s previous work experience includes working in state government, a security firm as well as a large law firm. She received an Associate Degree in Legal Assistant from Manchester Community College and a BS in Sociology from Eastern Connecticut State University.

Nicole was born and raised in Connecticut and lives with her husband, three children, and two dogs.

Maggie is the newest member of the Forrest McPadden team. She graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a BA in Criminology in 2018 and completed Boston University’s Paralegal program after graduation.

As the first face you see at Forrest McPadden, Maggie is ready to welcome you to our office and assist you however you need. Whether you’re looking to speak with a member of our team or in need of a fresh cup of coffee, our door is always open.