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I practice law in two main areas: personal injury and employment litigation. My personal injury practice involves virtually every type of personal injury case: car accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, dangerous and unsafe medications, defective medical devices, slip and falls, premises liability including inadequate security cases, dental malpractice, construction accidents, aviation accidents, truck accidents, boating accidents, nursing home abuse and workers' compensation.  My employment law practice involves the representation of people wrongfully terminated and/or discriminated against in the workplace on the basis of age, race, national origin, gender, pregnancy, disability, religion, sexual orientation. I handle FMLA claims, whistleblower claims, unpaid wages and overtime claims, sexual harassment claims, hostile work environment claims, claims involving retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim and civil rights claims including claims againt cities and police departments.  I also represent individuals and businesses involved in business litigation including breach of contract and unfair trade practices.

Agostinho J. Ribeiro serves as Managing Partner of Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith and concentrates in Personal Injury Law. Attorney Ribeiro has represented clients in Connecticut, New York and throughout the United States in personal injury claims. As a Personal Injury attorney, Attorney Ribeiro has successfully represented and settled over 5,000 civil cases, many with values in excess of $1,000,.. Attorney Ribeiro was named "Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Connecticut" by the National Trial Lawyers Association in both 2010 and 2011. He was elected by his peers to the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the Leader's Forum, a select group of attorneys recognized by the American Association of Justice, and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Group.. In 2010, the Danbury Newstimes recognized Attorney Ribeiro for his accomplishments as a "Top Newsmaker in 2010". In 2011, Attorney Ribeiro was recognized again by the Danbury Newstimes as a city leader and a "Mover and Shaker" in the City of Danbury.. Attorney Ribeiro was born in New York City, and joined the law firm of Americo S. Ventura in 1989. Together they formed a partnership in 1991, which is now known as Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith. In 1992, Ribeiro opened a branch office in the World Trade Center in New York City, where he concentrated in Federal Court litigation. After September 11, 2001, Attorney Ribeiro and the law firm represented, pro bono, victims of the World Trade Center disaster, and were nationally honored for their volunteer efforts in this regard.. Attorney Ribeiro and Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, was chosen by the Brazilian Consulate in Hartford to serve as its exclusive legal counsel in Connecticut. He additionally serves on the Board of Corporators of Union Savings Bank in Danbury, CT, and serves the City of Danbury by sitting as a Commissioner on the Downtown City Center Council.. He is also a founding member of the Portuguese Bar Association of CT, and was one of the founders of the Portuguese Cultural Center in Danbury, Connecticut, where he served as its first President, and now sits on the Board of Trustees.

Bill Ronalter is a board certified civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.  His practice is devoted to representing individuals who have sustained substantial personal injuries and wrongful death cases. He has over 30 years of experience handling personal injury cases in various roles, including plaintiff’s attorney, defense attorney, and as a consultant for an insurance company. Bill managed cases throughout the country involving catastrophic injuries including death, paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, and burns. Bill has experience in the following types of cases: accidents involving motor vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians (including DUI cases), uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, defective products (including burns caused by defective lithium ion batteries in ecigarettes, laptops, and cell phones), premises liability, construction accidents,  drowning, dental and medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, sexual abuse, and wrongful arrest/imprisonment cases. He was involved in cases arising out of the 9/11 attacks and the Rhode Island Nightclub fire. He has served as an expert witness and testified regarding proper claim handling practices. Bill has also served as a guest lecturer (2009-2012) and an adjunct professor (2013-present) at the University of Connecticut School of Law, Trial Practice Class.  He also is a guest lecturer at Qunnipiac School of Law.  He also has taught numerous legal seminars for trial attorneys throughout the State of Connecticut.. Distinctions. Teaching Positions. Professional Affiliations

During the course of my legal career, I have successfully represented numerous men, women and children who have been injured in motor vehicle collisions, construction accidents, falls, workplace incidents, or as a result of legal malpractice, medical malpractice or sexual abuse. My own personal experience as an injury victim has been invaluable in helping me to understand the pain and suffering that these individuals have endured and how their injuries have adversely affected their daily life.. I believe that my job as a trial lawyer is to tell my injured client’s story to the people who will ultimately decide their case, whether it be an insurance adjuster, a defense lawyer, a jury, a judge, an arbitrator or a workers’ compensation commissioner. In order to properly convey that information, it is important that I get to really know my clients and learn as much as I can about their lives, their family, their work, their interests, etc. That means spending quality time with my clients, listening to them, and establishing a strong relationship with them.. It is also important in earning my clients’ trust that they learn more about me. I was born in Bridgeport and grew up in Fairfield. My Dad was a postal worker, and my Mom was a secretary. My parents instilled in me a strong work ethic and a desire to always try and do my best in everything that I did – in school, at work and on the athletic field. Those qualities have served me well throughout my life.. I graduated from Holy Cross College and the University of Connecticut School of Law. After successfully passing the Connecticut Bar exam, I joined my late partner and mentor, Paul Tremont, in the practice of law and I continue to practice in the same office with his son and two colleagues. Paul was a brilliant attorney, a prodigious worker, a great teacher and a wonderful colleague. My success as a trial lawyer is largely attributable to the skills that I learned under his tutelage and guidance.. I strongly believe in “giving back” to the legal profession that has been such an important part of my adult life. During my career, I have served for many years as a member of the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. I was honored to be elected as its President. I also served as the first Chairman of its Workers’ Compensation Section. In both capacities, I drafted legislation and testified on numerous occasions before the Connecticut Legislature in support of bills that have safeguarded and enhanced the rights of accident victims and injured workers. I also was nominated by the Governor and served a four-year term on the state Judicial Review Council, the body that investigates the conduct of Connecticut judges and workers’ compensation commissioners.. In selecting an attorney, it is important to know what their peers and others think of them. I have been selected every year since 1995 for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, which is universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence, in the areas of both personal injury law and workers’ compensation law. I am also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation-only organization of personal injury trial attorneys who have demonstrated significant trial experience. In addition, I have also been designated as one of the top attorneys in the state by Connecticut Super Lawyers. I also have been awarded the top “AV” rating given by Martindale-Hubbell only to those lawyers with the highest professional ability and ethical standards.

Attorney Ben Shehu is a dedicated Connecticut lawyer renowned for his unwavering commitment to his clients and his exceptional track record in personal injury law. Ben earned a double major in Insurance/Finance and Economics/Finance from the University of Hartford, followed by a legal education at the University of Baltimore School of Law. There, he sharpened his skills and developed a passion for using the law to serve individuals rather than corporate interests.. Returning to Connecticut after law school, Ben founded Shehu Law Firm, with offices in Wethersfield and Waterbury. His practice focuses on a wide range of personal injury cases, including slip and fall accidents, car accidents, medical malpractice, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, and wrongful death claims. Driven by a mission to support victims, Ben chose to represent individuals navigating the complexities of injury and loss, offering them a powerful voice against the legal and insurance systems that often seem stacked against them.. Ben approaches each case with meticulous care and empathy, recognizing that every client’s story involves real struggles—whether it’s the pain of a slip and fall, the trauma of a car or motorcycle accident, the devastation of medical malpractice, or the grief of a wrongful death. His practice areas also extend to truck accidents and dog bite injuries, where his thorough understanding of liability and compensation ensures clients receive the justice they deserve. By blending legal expertise with genuine compassion, Ben creates a supportive environment where clients feel valued and understood.. Clients consistently praise Ben for his professionalism, clear communication, and ability to deliver results. Whether he’s negotiating a settlement for a truck accident or litigating a medical malpractice case, Ben simplifies the legal process, keeping clients informed every step of the way. His commitment to working on a contingency fee basis—no fees unless he wins—reflects his dedication to making justice accessible, eliminating financial hurdles for those already burdened by injury or loss.. Shehu Law Firm, LLC, operates on a foundation of ethics, integrity, and accountability, with a relentless focus on achieving favorable outcomes. Ben’s work in personal injury, slip and fall, car accidents, medical malpractice, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, and wrongful death cases not only transforms the lives of his clients but also sets a standard for compassionate, client-focused legal representation. Through his efforts, Ben Shehu restores peace and security to those whose lives have been upended, one case at a time.

Published "Shifting the Burden: Genuine Disputes and Employment Discrimination Standards of Proof," 35 Univ. Ark. Little Rock L. Rev. 113 (2012).  Law Clerk to The Honorable D.P. Marshall Jr., 2009-2011: United States District Judge, Eastern District of Arkansas & Associate Judge, Arkansas Court of Appeals. Managing Editor, UALR Law Review, 2008-2009. Published Note, "Trust Me, I Do This All the Time: Comparative Provider Statistics and Informed Consent in Arkansas."  UALR Moot Court Board, 2008-2009.  Octofinalist, Prince Memorial Evidence Moot Court Competition, Brooklyn, New York. Extern to The Honorable Tom Glaze, Associate Justice, Arkansas Supreme Court, 2008.

My firm represents people and not insurance companies. I practice exclusively in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice. I have many years of experience in helping people and families whose lives have been turned upside down as a result of injuries or the death of a loved one caused by the negligence of others. In 2018, my trial team was proud to help trucking crash victims obtain jury verdicts of $1,980,, $500, and $175,.. Some of the cases that I am most proud of have directly resulted in changes that have and will save lives. After a railroad crossing case early in my career, a local railroad company installed crossing guards at a dangerous crossing. My dram shop (illegal sale of alcohol) cases have caused liquor stores and bars throughout the state to establish strict procedures for checking IDs, preventing sales to minors and refusing to sell to intoxicated patrons. And, on more than one occasion, I have exposed seriously negligent trucking companies and health care providers and I believe those cases make us all safer. My hope is that throughout my career I will continue to help people obtain justice and keep our communities safe.

OVERVIEW OF WHAT THIS FIRM DOES:  40 years experience representing catastrophically injured victims and families who have lost loved ones through the negligence of others throughout Texas and the United States. Practice is limited to litigation only in the areas of birth & brain injuries due to medical malpractice, wrongful death and catastrophic injuries resulting from medical malpractice, trucking and transportation accidents, motor vehicle accidents and products liability.. MY THEORY OF REPRESENTATION: The only promise I will make to any potential client is that I will represent him or her to the best of my ability.  In that regard, I will tell them the truth about their claim or situation, good or bad.   I don't make promises or guarantees of big settlements just to obtain someone's business.  I have known of attorneys who tell potential clients that their cases are worth huge amounts of money just to get the person's signature on the contract.   That, in my view, is wrong.  The client who signs up with an attorney who make that type of promise will always be disappointed in the resolution of that claim. Every case, from the simplest car accident to complex multiparty medical negligence cases, is unique.  No attorney, no matter how experienced or well known, can guarantee any client that he or she will obtain a certain amount of money in a settlement, mediation or judgment.. WHAT CLIENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLAIMS:   Most people are under the impression that insurance companies are there to pay you if someone harms you; and, that they will settle with you with a little prodding.  That is a big mistake.   Insurance companies are corporations created to make a profit for their shareholders.  They less they pay out, the more profit they make.  Insurance companies do not have a soul or morals.  They are not going to pay you just because you deserve it.  They are not going to pay voluntarily even to a little child who has been permanently damaged for life.  They have to be made to pay.. WHY I DO THIS FOR A LIVING:  I have spent nearly my entire legal career making insurance companies pay what they should to injured clients. For a few years, I represented insurance companies and my representation of them kept adults and children from receiving what should have been due them.  My legal representation at times kept injured people from receiving any settlement at all, even though they deserved it. Though I won these cases for my client insurance companies, I did not feel good about denying good people their due,  That is why I switched from defending insurance companies to prosecuting them and making them do the right thing - compensating people justly for their injuries.  That is what makes me feel good about what I am doing in this life, protecting people who have suffered great loss that  would otherwise get run over by big insurance companies trying to make a profit by paying them far less than they deserve or nothing at all.. LAWSUITS, LIKE LIFE, ARE UNCERTAIN: Just as life is uncertain, lawsuits are even more uncertain.  The past results of an attorney's lawsuits is not an indicator that your case will end in a great result or even that you will win your case.  The representative cases shown in my profile are those cases that have been reported as they were in the public press such as the Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Lawyer, and other sources.. DO NOT MAKE UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS ABOUT YOUR CASE:  Do not make expectations about how much your own case may be worth based upon the results of my cases or of any other attorney's past cases as they may be unrealistic. Remember that every case is unique and that no matter how much you think it may resemble a reported case, there are facts that WILL make your case different in what type of recovery you may make, if you make one at all.   The cases that the public hears about through the news are the exceptions, that is why they are newsworthy.  Cases with million dollar verdicts are very rare; multi-million dollar cases are extraordinarily rare, probably less than one case in 10,000 is a multi-million dollar case.. HOW TO VIEW YOUR OWN CLAIM:  It has also been my experience that clients who recognize this uncertainty and who don't change their life on the expectation of a big settlement at some point actually get much better results than those who think they are going to make a big score.  The potential client whose first question is "how much I am going to get?" after explaining the case to me is generally not the type of client whom I will represent as that question usually indicates a client who is going to have unrealistic expectations about their case.   Every case, no matter how good the facts, has a range of expectations that starts with the amount of Zero Dollars ($0.00)  to an amount that consistent with the unique facts of the particular case, which may be $2,; $10,; $200,; or, even $20,000,.  Sometimes the reasonable amount of settlement is not apparent until late in the case; sometimes not until it is actually in trial.. LAWSUITS ARE LIKE WARS:    A lawsuit is similar to war; there are battles that you win; there are battles that you lose.  My belief is that the odds favor the warrior who is the most prepared for battle; that is how I approach all cases - I prepare all them for the war of courtroom trials.  I never presuppose that an insurance company will make a decent offer of settlement somewhere down the road - they will not unless you and your attorney are prepared to go all the way to trial.  If I accept a case for representation, that case will be prepared for trial; not for hope of a settlement.  Good settlements only come to those prepared for trial.. HOW CONTINGENT FEE CONTRACTS WORK:   Many people are unsure how the contingent fee contract in an injury case works.  Some fees are set by state law, such as workers' compensation cases, where the maximum fee is 25% of the gross recovery, plus expenses.  All other injury cases are not regulated by statute and can vary.  A motor vehicle or trucking accident fee at our firm is 33 1/3% of the gross recovery plus expenses where a recovery is made without having to resort to filing suit.  If suit has to be filed, then the contingent fee is 40% of the gross recovery plus expenses.  In medical negligence cases, the fee begins at 40% and remains the same through trial, plus expenses.. An example of how a contingent fee works is:. Client recovers $200, in a medical negligence case. The attorney incurred $45, in expenses in preparing the case.  The attorney's fee of 40% is $40,.  After subtracting the attorney's fees and the expenses from the gross recovery, the Client receives $115,. [$200, - $40, - $45, = $115,]. The expenses in a case include every expense that an attorney may incur in the proving of a case, for example:  long distance telephone calls; court filing fees; deposition fees; expert witnesses; travel; private investigator fees; copies; photographs; courtroom exhibits; and, many other expenses that may be pertinent to the particular case.. Medical negligence cases are notoriously expensive because of the numerous expert witnesses required to prove the case.  In fact, because of the state limitation on the amount a victim can receive in a medical negligence case, the expert witnesses required to prove the case may prove to be so expensive that the case cannot be economically feasible to pursue.  If the case is one where the $250, cap on non-economic damages is all that can reasonably expected in recovery; and, five expert witnesses are needed to pursue to the case for an estimated cost of $110,; then, if the very maximum of $250, is recovered; the Client would only receive $40,. [$250, - $100, - $110,000,00 = $40,]  In that situation, the risk of winning and obtaining the maximum amount of recovery is not economically feasible in our opinion.. The situation is certainly is not fair to an victim who may be horribly injured, but the Texas State Legislature has determined, in effect, that some people are worth more than others in Texas based soley upon whether or not they are gainfully employed.  Children, the retired, homemakers, the unemployed, those who do not earn money are generally left out because they are limited to non-economic damages only.  You need to let your representative know that this is not fair in a society where are are considered to be equal.

Meet Edgar Romano, the distinguished Managing Partner at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP. With a wealth of experience, Attorney Romano specializes in handling workers' compensation cases. He earned his undergraduate degree with honors from Brandeis University and holds a Juris Doctorate degree from The John Marshall Law School. He is a seasoned litigator, adept at representing clients in workers' compensation claims, including those involving occupational exposure, asbestos, and industrial irritants. His expertise extends to educating labor unions and medical providers through extensive lectures.. A prominent figure in the legal community, Attorney Edgar Romano has held esteemed positions, including Past President of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group and Past President of the Society of New York Workers Compensation Bar Association. He is an active member of various professional organizations, such as the American Association for Justice, New York State Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Jewish Lawyer's Guild, and New York Committee for Occupational Safety & Health (NYCOSH).. Notably, Mr. Romano serves on the Advisory Committee of the World Trade Center Medical Monitoring Program at Mt. Sinai Hospital and on the Advisory Board of the I.J. Selikoff Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine. His accomplishments have earned him a place in "Who's Who in American Law.". Recognized for his exceptional contributions, Edgar became a Fellow of the College of Workers' Compensation in March 2015, an honor bestowed upon attorneys who excel in the field of workers' compensation. Consistently recognized for his excellence, he has been listed on the Super Lawyers roster since 2010, most recently in 2023, in the area of workers' compensation. Super Lawyers is a prestigious rating service that acknowledges outstanding lawyers through peer nominations, evaluations, and independent research. In addition to these accolades, Edgar's peers have included him in The Best Lawyers in America© for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs in the 28th and 29th Editions. Furthermore, he has been named one of the "Workers Compensation Notable People for 2008" by LexisNexis Workers Compensation Law Center.. With an impressive career marked by dedication and success, Mr. Romano continues to be a driving force in the field of workers' compensation and personal injury litigation.

Douglas D Ketterman is the originator and founder of KRW lawyers where he currently serves as President and Managing Shareholder. Douglas has extensive experience in handling all types of civil litigation.. In 1989 he graduated with honors from St. Mary's School of Law. He has been Board Certified as a specialist in personal injury trial law since 1994.He has been included as a Lifetime member of the Multi-Million and Million Dollar Advocates Forum, with membership limited to top trial lawyers throughout the US who have achieved a verdict award or settlement in the amount of $2 million or more.. In 2011 Douglas was selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.  He is a past director of the San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association and in 2013 was elected to the Texas Bar Foundation. Douglas is a Certified Mediator conducting in excess of 4000 mediations and arbitrations. On a personal level, Doug and his wife D'Lynn have been married since 1981 and have two children, Matthew and Kelli.

Jonathan concentrates his practice on high-stakes civil litigation, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death. Advocating for individuals inside and outside of the courtroom, Jonathan represents plaintiffs in a broad range of tort litigation areas, including significant personal injury, insurance bad faith, and professional malpractice. He has extensive experience helping injured victims and their families obtain just compensation.. After earning his law degree from the University of Idaho College of Law, Jonathan served as a judicial extern for the Honorable United States District Court Chief Judge David C. Nye and worked as a Deputy Criminal Prosecutor for Ada County in Boise.. During law school, he learned the intricacies of appellate work while serving as a judicial extern for the Honorable Justice Joel D. Horton at the Idaho Supreme Court. In addition to being selected Dean’s List, Jonathan was chosen by faculty to represent the University of Idaho College of Law at the Peggy Browning Fund Workers’ Rights Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. He advocated for survivors of domestic and sexual violence at the University of Idaho Family Justice Clinic and externed with the James A. & Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research.. Jonathan speaks conversational Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, having learned the latter while living for two years in Taiwan. Away from the office, Jonathan and his wife enjoy camping with their four children. He is an avid music composer and sings Tenor in the Arizona Millennial Choirs and Orchestras.

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