L-R: Erin E. Canalia, Matthew M. Horowitz, and Deborah Etlinger of Neubert, Pepe & Monteith. Courtesy photos

Three Join Neubert, Pepe & Monteith in Hartford

Hartford-based Neubert, Pepe & Monteith welcomed three attorneys, Deborah Etlinger, principal; Matthew M. Horowitz, of counsel; and Erin E. Canalia, associate, to the firm's Hartford office.

Etlinger practices in the areas of insurance defense and insurance coverage. With 35 years of experience, she represents insurance companies seeking legal services to address complex matters and high-stakes litigation, including construction defect, toxic tort, employment and defense of institutional clients in sexual molestation cases. Etlinger received her law degree from Western New England College School of Law.

Horowitz has been representing sureties and fidelity carriers in Connecticut and Massachusetts for approximately 30 years. He regularly assists sureties with performance and payment bond disputes and claims arising under probate and other commercial bonds. He provides representation to sureties in transactional matters, including drafting and negotiating takeover and tender agreements, completion contracts and documents in aid of indemnity obligations. He earned his law degree from New York University School of Law.