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David Aldrich
Shelton, CT Lawyer with 23 years of experience
IP, Patents and Trademarks
Seton Hall University School of Law
Dave has extensive experience in all areas of patent, trademark, and copyright law, including prosecution, litigation, opinions, licensing, and counseling. His practice has canvassed a wide array of technological areas, such as optics, analytical instruments, and mechanical devices, including an emphasis on the medical field.
Dave has prosecuted hundreds of patent applications in many different technologies and has successfully argued multiple appeals before the Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB). He also has significant experience with all types of disputed matters, including Inter Partes Reviews at the PTAB. Dave has obtained successful results for both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous...
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Robert J. Nicola
Trumbull, CT Attorney with 58 years of experience
Free ConsultationEducation, Family, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of Connecticut School of Law
Attorney Robert Nicola is President of Owens, Schine & Nicola, P.C. He has been with the firm since 1968. Attorney Nicola concentrates his practice in the areas of Personal Injury, Residential Real Estate and Educational Law.
Attorney Nicola attended Franklin & Marshall College, where he graduated with a B.A. in History with Honors in 1964. Thereafter, Attorney Nicola attended the University of Connecticut School of Law, where he graduated in 1967.
Upon discharge from his active military service, Attorney Nicola joined the firm and has spent his entire career here. Attorney Nicola has been and continues to be active in community matters....
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George W. Ganim Jr.
Bridgeport, CT Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Quinnipiac University School of Law
George W. Ganim, Jr. graduated from the University of Bridgeport School of Law (now known as the Quinnipiac School of Law) in December 1984 and was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in May, 1985. George has extensive trial experience in all aspects of personal injury cases as well as the ability to negotiate excellent settlements for his clients. When a settlement cannot be reached, George litigates his cases with great success. This success has enabled him to form Ganim Injury Lawyers, a law firm dedicated to providing its clients with respect, professionalism, and achievement. Experience - Over 30 Years...
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Alex Meyerovich
Bridgeport, CT Lawyer
Divorce, Immigration and Tax
University of Connecticut School of Law
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Renee Colette Redman
New Haven, CT Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Immigration
Brooklyn Law School
Renee Redman provides experienced advice and representation in immigration cases. Attorney Redman focuses on representing clients in removal cases before immigration courts, and on appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals and higher federal courts in the New England/New York area. She handles simple and complex cases, and provides advice to criminal defense attorneys on immigration consequences of criminal convictions.
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Mark Dumas
Milford, CT Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Business, Construction, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Felice Duffy
New Haven, CT Lawyer
If you’re looking at this site, you or someone you care about is probably dealing with (or about to deal with) something quite serious. Obviously, there are many fine lawyers you can hire or consult with but it’s important to work with an attorney who not only has the knowledge, skill, and determination to successfully protect your interests, but one you’ll be comfortable with – an attorney whose values and approach will be a good fit. So, in addition to my “official” qualifications (which you can read at the bottom of this page), here’s a short...
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Howard M. Rosenfield
Farmington, CT Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Securities and Stockbroker Fraud
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law and California Western School of Law
I have been respresenting investors for more than 30 years in Court, Arbitration, and through alternative dispute resolution fora.
I have offices in Connecticut and Florida, and pride myself in having user friendly fees, and being prudent about the virtues of jurisprudence!
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James Wing
Simsbury, CT Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Education and Family
University of Connecticut School of Law
With over 30 years experience, Attorney Wing has tried cases to verdict before administrative, court and jury panels in Connecticut’s state and federal courts. He has been admitted in other states Pro Hac Vice and been involved in matters in Massachusetts, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York.
His experience includes advocating for clients at trials in civil and criminal courts and before administrative tribunals, arbitration panels and appellate courts. Attorney Wing has served as Guardian Ad Litem for minor children in Family Court proceedings and as a Family Special Master. Attorney Wing serves as a mediator in family and other disputes and...
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Sarah Poriss
West Hartford, CT Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Univ. of Connecticut School of Law
Have a question about your mortgage, the foreclosure process in Connecticut, or have a home that has a crumbling foundation? I'd love to talk to you to determine how I can help.
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Adrian Mark Baron
New Britain, CT Lawyer
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Family
Uniwersytet Jagellonski and Pace University
A native of Connecticut, Adrian Mark Baron is a partner in the law office of Podorowsky, Thompson & Baron. Attorney Baron has been profiled by various publications including the distinguished New York Law Journal, publications of the American Bar Association,the New Britain Herald, Boston's White Eagle News and the Pace Law School Alumni Magazine
He is currently the co-author of a weekly legal issues column appearing throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts that reaches an estimated 25,000 readers. His views on
Immigration reform, Polish-American relations, and other topical issues have been published in such wide forums as the New York Post, the...
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Eric Joseph Garofano
New London, CT Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationEnvironmental, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Albany Law School
For the past decade, Attorney Eric Garofano has devoted himself to working tirelessly for his civil and commercial litigation clients to get the justice they deserve.
Whether the client has suffered as a result of negligence, wrongful death, a car accident, fall, medical malpractice, product liability or other personal injury, Attorney Garofano fights hard and fair to ensure his clients are justly compensated for the physical and emotional damages they have experienced. Attorney Garofano is also a proven advocate on behalf of injured employees, ensuring workers' compensation insurance companies pay all benefits due to the injured worker. He represents workers in...
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Erin O. Duques
Madison, CT Attorney
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Knowledge. Experience. Compassion. When you meet with Erin, you’ll quickly see that what she accomplishes for you is much more than simply drafting legal documents. Under Erin’s kind and gentle demeanor is an experienced attorney who will take great strides to understand your objectives. After all, your plan must be tailored to meet your specific circumstances, and your personal wishes.
Who is the right person to make financial or healthcare decisions for you? Who should you choose to serve as trustee? How can you leave money to a beneficiary with creditor or other issues? Erin will take the time to guide...
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Gregory Massad
New London, CT Lawyer
Free ConsultationConstruction, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Quinnipiac University School of Law
I am the managing member of Messier, Massad, Burdick & Assoc. LLC and an accomplished attorney with years of experience in personal injury, premises liability, homeowner claims, insurance litigation, and real estate / land use litigation. Throughout my career, I have focused on achieving successful outcomes for my clients against insurance companies and large corporations. I have earned a reputation for providing aggressive and sound legal counsel and representation. I am committed to achieving the best possible outcome for my clients by presenting all options and potential outcomes available to them.
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Joseph J. D'Agostino Jr.
Wallingford, CT Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationQuinnipiac University School of Law
I have been helping individuals and businesses achieve debt relief through bankruptcy since 1993. We are exclusively focused on bankruptcy and debt relief law and are dedicated to helping our clients realize their financial goals.
Contact us or by telephone at 203-377-9994 or 203-265-5222 to speak with an experienced Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer. For your convenience, we maintain two offices, one in Wallingford and one in Stratford.
With extensive experience handling bankruptcy matters for individuals and businesses throughout Connecticut, we are prepared to help you find solutions to your debt relief problems. At your free initial consultation, we will listen to your concerns...
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James E. Ringold
Wallingford, CT Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Connecticut School of Law
Jim joined Loughlin FitzGerald in 2013. He is a litigator whose practice focuses on personal injury cases—including those involving catastrophic injuries or wrongful death—pending in Connecticut’s state and federal courts. His cases often involve motor vehicle accident and premises liability claims, but he has also represented individuals, small businesses, municipalities, utility companies, and others in a variety of matters. He has experience with every step of the litigation process from beginning to end, including pre-suit negotiations; drafting complaints; preparing and arguing pre-trial motions; conducting written discovery and depositions; settlement negotiations; and trial, when necessary. He has also authored appellate briefs...
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Sergio C. Deganis
Cheshire, CT Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Suffolk University Law School
I practice with Ouellette, Deganis & Gallagher & Grippe, LLC. We are a six attorney firm including: Sergio Deganis, Karen Gallagher, Joseph Grippe, Steven Grant, Grayson Colt Holmes and James Demetriades. Our attorneys are admitted to practice in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
We represent plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury matters of all types including auto accident, slip and fall, negligence, explosion, fire, construction, product liability, wrongful death, uninsured motorist, head injury, back injury, burn injury, sexual abuse, animal and dog bite cases.
I am available to help injured persons make a prompt recovery in any matter involving personal injury....
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Joseph E. DePaola
North Haven, CT Attorney with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Probate and Real Estate
Samford University
For more than thirty years, Attorney Joseph DePaola has been providing quality legal services and advice to businesses and individuals throughout the New Haven Area. Attorney DePaola will help you navigate the legal system and set you on the right path to resolving your legal issues. Attorney DePaola is a Master Mason as well as an experienced Trial Lawyer with varied adversarial involvement in all phases of Superior and Administrative Agencies. Joseph DePaola graduated from the University of New Haven with a Political Science B.A. in 1972. Joseph continued on to Samford University to attend Cumberland School of...
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Michael P. Foley Jr.
Cheshire, CT Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
Michael P. Foley, Jr. graduated from the University of Connecticut and Suffolk University Law School. Mr. Foley was admitted to the Connecticut bar in 1981 and has developed a solid basis of trial experience over many years of practice, including both court and jury trials. Mr. Foley's practice is devoted primarily to plaintiffs personal injury work, including automobile accidents, premises liability, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, negligent security, construction accidents and products liability, among other cases. Mr. Foley also represents injured employees in workers' compensation claims. Mr. Foley has achieved success in numerous cases including a recent case involving an engineer...
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Nicole O'Connor
Simsbury, CT Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Nursing Home and Probate
University of Connecticut School of Law
As part of the litigation team at Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri team, Nicole will work to protect you and advocate for you during a vulnerable time in your life. When you meet with Nicole, you’ll see that she takes the time to learn about you, your unique situation, and will answer your questions in plain English.
Nicole’s goal is to make sure that you understand your options and feel comfortable with your choices. In addition to her keen attention to detail, Nicole’s clients have commented on her ability to bring them peace of mind during the litigation process. ...
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Andrew J Pianka
Seymour, CT Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Practice Areas: Wrongful Death; Traumatic Brain Injury; Personal Injury; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Slip and Fall Accidents, Real Estate, Probate Administration, Probate Litigation; Wills and Estates
Admitted: 1996, Connecticut and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; 1997, New York; 2000, U.S. Supreme Court
Law School: Quinnipiac University, J.D. graduated Cum Laude
Member: Connecticut and New York State Bar Associations; Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.
Biography: Author: “The Probate Courts Power to Probe You,” The Connecticut Probate Law Journal, Vol. 10, No. 1.
Member: Oxford Connecticut Lions Club, 2000—present.
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Thomas G. Parisot
Waterbury, CT Lawyer with 44 years of experience
41 Church Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
Employment, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
Western New England University School of Law
Attorney Parisot’s law practice focuses on commercial and civil litigation as well as labor and employment counseling and litigation. In addition to Connecticut courts, Attorney Parisot has represented clients before the courts in Texas and Illinois. Attorney Parisot represents clients before municipal and other governmental boards and commissions. Tom Parisot has been a presenter for numerous seminars and lectures regarding legal matters, including workers’ compensation and employment law, for the Waterbury Bar Association, the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, the National Business Institute and the Connecticut Association of Municipal Attorneys. He served as Assistant Corporation Counsel...
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William F. Breg
Waterbury, CT Lawyer with 44 years of experience
41 Church Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Georgetown University Law Center
Attorney Breg was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky and grew up in Southbury. He currently resides in Watertown and practices out of the firm’s Southbury Office. Bill Breg practices in the areas of estate planning and probate administration with experience in the local probate courts. As a professional member of PLAN of Connecticut, Attorney Breg counsels individuals with special needs and advises them about special needs trusts. Attorney Breg also practices in the area of real estate.
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Bryan McEntee
Waterbury, CT Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Massachusetts School of Law
Most people come looking for an attorney when something unpleasant has happened in their lives. Attorney McEntee understands the stress that you are experiencing. If retained, Attorney McEntee will personally dedicate himself to your legal matter and work hard to obtain the most positive outcome possible so that you no longer need to worry. Hard work, dedication, results. Rest assured. If you hire Attorney McEntee, your case will be handled competently.
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Tyler Church
Woodbridge, CT Attorney with 10 years of experience
30 Lucy Street
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Charlotte School of Law
I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and grew up in both Albuquerque and Phoenix, Arizona. I earned my bachelor's degree in business management from Northeastern University, where I also had the privilege of playing collegiate football for the Huskies. I later graduated with my Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law, focusing on corporate and employment law.
As an athlete and an enthusiastic sports fan, I have dedicated time to volunteering as a high school football coach and have worked in various capacities within organizations associated with the AHL, MLB, NASCAR, NBA, and NCAA - BCS. After completing law school...
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Michael D'Amico
Watertown , CT Attorney with 38 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Univ. of Bridgeport School of Law (Quinnipiac University) and Quinnipiac University School of Law
As a dedicated trial lawyer in personal injury and medical malpractice, Mike is an active member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice.
Mike is a Past President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. He also serves on its Board of Governors and on its Executive, Medical Malpractice and Legislative Committees and is Co-Chair of the General Tort Committee. Mike is on the National Advisory Board of the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America. He is dual board-certified in civil trial advocacy and civil pretrial practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and...
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Joseph T. Poulsen
SEYMOUR, CT Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
Western New England University School of Law
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John Alexander Bates
Bridgeport, CT Attorney with 21 years of experience
Employment, Immigration and Securities
Seattle University School of Law
J. Alexander Bates is the founder and managing partner of The Bates Law Firm. His practice involves representing clients in immigration law matters. He is currently licensed in New York.
At the Bates Law Firm we are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Please call us a +1 (203) 252-7374 or visit our web site: http://www.bateslegal.com.
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Vincent Marino
Orange, CT Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Construction, Foreclosure Defense and Municipal
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Vincent presently serves as town attorney for the towns of Orange, Greenwich, Derby, North Branford, Bethany, and special land use counsel for the towns of Monroe, Seymour and Beacon Falls. He also represents the water pollution control authority in the towns of Orange, Derby, Stratford and North Branford and the board of education in Orange. He is recognized by Best Lawyers in America, (2018-2020) for his work in Municipal Law.
In his land use and zoning practice, Vincent often appears before planning and zoning commissions, inland wetlands commissions, zoning boards of appeal and other administrative agencies. He represents...
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Joseph Bronson Barnes
Milford, CT Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Insurance Claims
University of Miami School of Law
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Lisa J. (Pyterak) Mainolfi
Trumbull, CT Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationQuinnipiac University School of Law
Attorney Lisa J. Mainolfi is an American born child of polish immigrant parents. She graduated from Albertus Magnus College in 1994 and Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1997. While in law school she completed two internships in the Connecticut State’s Attorney’s office and was a member of the Probate Law Journal. Attorney Lisa J. Mainolfi has been in the active practice of law since her graduation from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1997 in primarily New Haven County with emphasis in personal injury, family law and criminal/motor vehicle law. She is trained in Mediation as well.
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George W. Boath Jr.
Stratford, CT Attorney with 36 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Quinnipiac University School of Law
We have always been known as a law firm that protects the rights of those injured and those who have been arrested, and we are proud of that tradition. Over the years, we've helped thousands of individuals cope with a life-altering injury and we have a highly successful track record. If you are hurt on the job or become disabled and cannot work, you need to understand your rights and responsibilities. When you come to the law firm of Zanella, Boath & Associates, all of your questions will be personally answered by an experienced attorney. Our team has been...
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Paul A. Lange
Stratford, CT Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Paul A. Lange is the managing member of the Law Offices of Paul A. Lange, LLC, with offices in Stratford, CT and New York, NY. The four lawyers and three staff in his boutique firm focus their practice on representing businesses and individuals in aviation regulatory and commercial matters; FBO/airport disputes; aircraft sales and leasing; employment law; and insurance defense and coverage litigation.
Paul has over 30 years of experience practicing aviation law, having begun his legal career with the FAA. Among his leadership activities in a variety of aviation and legal organizations, Paul is a past Chair of the NBAA...
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Karen P. Wackerman
BRIDGEPORT, CT Attorney with 38 years of experience
(203) 330-2278
850 Main Street
P.O. Box 7006
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06601-7006
Business, Employment, Health Care and Securities
Brooklyn Law School
I work with companies, nonprofits, healthcare entities, and individuals to help them with their business and regulatory needs. I form companies, prepare owner agreements, create form agreements for clients to use in their businesses, draft and review contracts with vendors, employers and customers, and provide general legal counselling. I also provide transactional legal services for commercial loans, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactions. Working with business owners is a real pleasure for me; I enjoy being part of the team that helps these companies succeed. I also help investment advisers with compliance, formation and general business law issues.
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Charles Christian Young
Bridgeport, CT Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Relentless and dedicated representation with innovative and insightful approaches to obtaining best-case scenario solutions for a diverse clientele.
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Peter G. Billings
New Haven, CT Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Peter Billings is a founding partner of Billings, Barrett & Bowman, LLC. He focuses his practice primarily on criminal matters ranging from minor traffic infractions to the most serious cases of murder, as well as a wide range of family matters including divorce and custody cases.The common thread throughout Peter’s practice is his representation of individuals and fighting for those who need someone in their corner. Whether a high-stakes criminal case, highly contested divorce, or bitter custody battle, Peter will stand with you. Peter has been responsible for obtaining the highest quality results for his clients in criminal cases as...
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Eugene S. Melchionne
Waterbury, CT Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Drake University Law School
In 2005, Mr. Melchionne was appointed State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). He acted as a liaison between the national organization and Connecticut attorneys who are members of the Association. He has fostered education of attorneys in the bankruptcy field and increased access of the public to bankruptcy relief in light of the law passed in 2005. He held that position until 2014.
in 2007, Gene joined with 25 attorneys from around the country in forming the Bankruptcy Law Network, a web site devoted to disseminating clear, concise, and accurate information about consumer credit issues including...
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David Parnoff
Hamden, CT Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Quinnipiac University School of Law
David Parnoff is a Hamden personal injury attorney who has been licensed for over 15 years. He earned his law degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 1999. He primarily handles personal injury cases, including wrongful death, auto accidents, product liability and more. David is a passionate advocate for the injured and a skilled civil litigation attorney who is always ready to take a case to court if necessary. He has in-depth experience handling complex claims including toxic torts and catastrophic injuries. During the course of his career, he has represented thousands of claims.
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Donni Halvorson
New Haven, CT Attorney
(800) 336-0086
One Century Tower, 11th Floor
265 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Free ConsultationAsbestos
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Attorney Donni Halvorson is a partner in the Connecticut law firm of Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen where she specializes in representing mesothelioma victims, including veterans.
Over the past 30 years, Attorney Halvorson has litigated over 1,500 individual asbestos claims against asbestos manufacturers, distributors, premise owners, and employers and has recovered multi-million-dollar mesothelioma claim settlements on her client's behalf.
Attorney Halvorson is dedicated to helping veterans who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma receive financial help through the VA claim process and veteran lawsuits filed against responsible asbestos-related companies. She also helps those who have become injured from occupational, household, and...
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Mark Otto Grater
Groton, CT Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
New England Law | Boston
The majority of my practice involves bankrutcy for individuals, with the goal of giving them a fresh start in life and/or saving their property. I have also in the past tried numerous Court cases involving personal injury and criminal defense. I try to be there for my clients whenever they call.