Nair and Levin, P.C.

ROBERT M. LEVIN – born in Hartford, Connecticut and a lifelong resident of the state, Bob Levin has been assisting hospitals, medical groups, national auto financing companies and local businesses in the collection of past due accounts for almost thirty years.

He is a founding member and past president of the Connecticut Creditor’s Rights Attorneys Association and is a member of both the Connecticut and American Bar Associations. Bob Levin serves as a Corporator of Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center and Hartford Hospital. Mr. Levin is also a member of the Board of Directors, Saint Francis Foundation, a member of the Capitol Campaign cabinet (St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center) and the Vendor Gifts Co-Chair in the Campaign for Saint Francis Care.

Reported Cases: Robert M. Eliot, P.C. v. Mark Stuart, 53 Conn.App. 333, 730 A.2d 1176 (2000).

Education: Boston University (B.S., 1972); University of Miami (J.D., 1974).

Email: RLevin@nairlevin.com

DIANA J. KEIR – born in Springfield, Massachusetts and admitted to practice in 1989, Attorney Keir is licensed to appear in state and federal courts in Connecticut. She was recently admitted to practice in Massachusetts and is a member of the Hampden County Bar Association. Attorney Keir is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association and the Connecticut Creditors’ Rights Attorneys’ Association. She practices in the areas of collection law, construction law and personal injury.

Education: Wheaton College; University of Connecticut (B.A., 1985); University of Bridgeport School of Law (J.D., 1988).

Email: DKeir@nairlevin.com

MITCHELL J. LEVINE – born in Bloomfield and raised in Connecticut, Attorney Levine is admitted to practice in the States of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Florida. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts in those states. His practice area is focused on protecting the rights of creditors in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy matters, as well as representing plaintiffs in foreclosure matters and personal injury claims.

Education: Hofstra University (B.A., 1987); Western New England College School of Law (J.D., 1990).

Email: MLevine@nairlevin.com

LORI B. MEEKER – Admitted to the bar in 1991, Attorney Meeker is licensed to practice in the state and federal courts of Connecticut. Attorney Meeker is a member of the Connecticut Creditors’ Rights Attorneys Association. Her practice focuses on personal injury and creditors rights.

Education: Wheaton College (B.A., 1986); Western New England College School of Law (J.D., 1991).

Email: LMeeker@nairlevin.com

CATHERINE A. WILOWSKI – Born in New Jersey, Attorney Wilowski is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Connecticut. Attorney Wilowski serves as Director and President of Friends of Canton Park and Recreation, Inc. She is a member of the Connecticut Creditors’ rights Attorneys Association.

Education: University of Connecticut (B.A., 1978); Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 1984).

Email: CWilowski@nairlevin.com

PETER J. STERLING – born in New York, Attorney Sterling was a founding member of the law firm of Sterling & Raffa. He joined Nair & Levin, P.C. in 1999 and has experience in all areas of practice, with an emphasis on personal injury, real estate and zoning law. He was admitted to practice in Connecticut in 1974.

Education: Catholic University (B.S., 1968); University of Delaware (M.S., 1970); George Washington University (J.D., 1974).

Email: PSterling@nairlevin.com

MELISSA E. SCHWALBACH – born in New York, Attorney Schwalbach is admitted to practice before state and federal courts in Connecticut; as well as the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Court. She presently serves as a Director and counsel to the Region 15 Perpetual Fund, Inc. and Director of The William & Audrey Walzer Alef Bet Preschool, both not-for-profit corporations in New Haven county. Her practice area includes creditors’ rights and civil litigation.

Reported Cases: Testa v. City of Waterbury, 55 Conn.App. 264, 738 A.2d 740.
American Honda Finance Corporation v. Marvel Johnson, (AC 23625, Released November 11, 2003)

Education: University of Connecticut (B.A., 1990); Western New England College School of Law (J.D., 1993).

Email: Mschwalbach@nairlevin.com

DIANNE M. QUIGLEY – Attorney Quigley graduated cum laude from the University of Connecticut in 1992 with a degree in English Literature and went on to earn her law degree from Western New England College School of Law in 1997. Attorney Quigley's primary practice areas include creditors' rights, mortgage foreclosure and probate matters. Before joining the firm in 2001, Attorney Quigley advised various national mortgage lenders regarding delinquent mortgage accounts and accounts in foreclosure. Attorney Quigley is admitted to practice in state and federal court in Connecticut and is also a member of the Connecticut Bar Association.

Education: University of Connecticut (B.A., 1991); Western New England College School of Law (J.D., 1997).

Email: DQuigley@nairlevin.com

Walter J. Onacewicz is a lifelong Hartford area resident. Attorney Onacewicz concentrates his practice in bankruptcy matters and specializes in representing creditors and securing their rights in state and federal court. A former law clerk to the Honorable Robert L. Krechevsky (U.S. Bankruptcy Judge) in 1991-1992, he graduated from the University of Connecticut School of law with high honors in 1991 and received numerous book awards at the law school.

Walter is admitted to practice before Connecticut state court and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan and has applications pending in both Massachusetts state court and the Southern District of New York.

Education: University of Connecticut (B.A. 1998); University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D. with high honors, 1991).

Email: wonacewicz@nairlevin.com