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I began working for the law firm in January, 1990 and have limited my practice by choice to personal injury, workers' compensation, residential real estate and probate law.  I devote a significant amount of time to a number of civic organizations including the Glastonbury Rotary Club and the Friends of Glastonbury Crew, Inc (FOGRI).  I am also active in the Glastonbury (East of the River) Chamber of Commerce.  I continue to serve as an Assistant Crew (Rowing) Coach for Glastonbury High School since 2001.. In 2017, I joined the U.S. Coast Guard AUX and I currently serve on the National Staff as Division Chief for Publications as well as Assistant District Staff Officer for Legal for The State of Connecticut.. My wife, Catherine and I and three children have been members of the parish of The Church of Saint Patrick-Saint Anthony in Hartford since 1996.

Our firm was founded more than 75 years ago to protect and serve those who were unable to protect themselves. We continue to live and breathe this deep conviction today. I am proud to represent the third generation of my family, dedicated to providing the very best legal counsel to those who have been personally injured through no fault of their own.. I believe in a very simple and straightforward objective and goal, which was to provide the best legal service and results while still treating each and every client as an important, special, and unique individual. Also, understanding that every case is different and everyone may have a different objective in the resolution of a personal injury or wrongful death case.  "Put the clients' interests first and everything else will follow.” I believe it is this level of dedication and commitment to our clients that has allowed us to grow into a team of almost 35 legal professionals strong with four offices throughout Connecticut. In addition, we are very proud of the fact that we have either settled or obtained verdicts of a combined amount in the last 76 years of over $750,000,!  Our clients are our biggest supporters and advocates for our continued track record of success.

With more than 20 years of litigation experience, Attorney Vance is committed to working for those who have been injured.   Workers Compensation, Medical Malpractice, Slip & Falls and Motor Vehicle crashes are some of the cases that Vance has handled for his clients.   LVSK is located in Litchfield County for more than 30 years with a location in West Hartford.. If you want a lawyer who is committed to your case and will listen to you, Paul Vance is the right choice.

As a native of Hartoford, Connecticut, Lucas M. Watson, Esq. has dedicated his practice to providing client-focused representation to those in need of legal services throughout the State of Connecticut. Attorney Watson provides invaluable knowledge and expertise in personal injury, criminal, workers' compensation and family matters.. Prior to founding the Law Office of Lucas M. Watson, Attorney Watson began his legal career with an accomplished practitioner. During this time, Attorney Watson honed his skills by working on several large and complex cases. In addition, he attended national and state-based lawyer seminars and legal education courses to increase his legal knowledge. While working with the accomplished practitioner, Attorney Watson learned that legal cases are won through persistence, dedication, and hard work. One must always stay in tune with the ever-changing landscape of the law and never be afraid to take a case to trial.. Aside from his determination to provide the best for his clients, Attorney Watson is dedicated to improving the Greater Hartford community as well. He currently dedicates his time to developing the professional skills of youth and adults in the community. As a graduate of Hartford Public High School and a Commissioned Army Officer, Attorney Watson understands the needs of the community and can teach what he has learned to others. Thus far, he has been involved in various community service projects for the Greater Hartford Male Youth Leadership Program, Urban League of Greater Hartford – Young Professionals, George C. Crawford Bar Association, Statewide Legal Services, and has served as a mock trial judge for the Civics First Mock Trial Competition.

Mr. Rojas graduated from law school in 1997, cum laude.  He was awarded the Corpus Juris Secundum Award for Criminal Law and a similar award for his Legal Writing class, and was recognized by his law school for his overall.  He was also recognized by the law school for his overall academic achievement.  Following law school, Mr. Rojas was recruited and commissioned as a Captain by the United States Army, Judge Advocate General's Corps.  He served with distinction as a lawyer for the United States Army, receiving the Army Achievement Medal as a member of the XVIII Airborne Corps.  Later, Mr. Rojas was appointed Special Assistant United States Attorney whereupon he was given the awesome responsibility of representing the United States as a federal prosecutor.  Mr. Rojas prosecuted and tried cases such as rape, child molestation, homicide and larceny.  Mr. Rojas was awarded a certificate of appreciation by the Director of the FBI for his "outstanding prosecutive skills"and was made an honorary Agent with the Army Criminal Investigation Division.. Mr. Rojas left public service and spent the next five years representing large corporate and governmental clients such as Home Depot, Shell Oil, Behr Paint and the City of Hartford.  He was employed by Shipman & Goodwin, LLP, one of Connecticut's largest and most prominent firms.. In 2005, Mr. Rojas left Shipman & Goodwin to start The Rojas Law Firm, LLC.  Mr. Rojas was driven by a desire to make his legal skills available to individuals, rather than corporations and governmental entities.  Since founding The Rojas Law Firm, LLC, Mr. Rojas has shifted his practice to the representation of the injured and the criminally accused.  Mr. Rojas is now driven by a personal passion to bring justice to those who need it most. Mr. Rojas has been featured in the evening news (NBC30), the Connecticut Law Tribune, and has been quoted in the Hartford Courant.

I am passionate about civil right and am well-known as a tenacious defender of civil rights. I help my personal injury clients attain full compensation.. Sally A. Roberts graduated from Radcliffe College of Harvard University (B.A., cum laude, 1979), and then received her J.D. (1982) from Washington College of Law, of American University, where she served as Research & Topics Editor on the American University Law Review. While in law school she worked for U.S. Senator Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. as a Legal Researcher. Ms. Roberts was a litigation associate for several years in Washington, D.C., where she was involved with jury trials in both state and federal courts. Upon return to her native Connecticut, Ms. Roberts was a Law Clerk to Chief Presiding Judge Joseph P. Dannehy on the Connecticut Appellate Court (1984-1985). Ms. Roberts was also a litigation associate at Day, Berry & Howard, where she was involved with appeals to both the Connecticut Supreme and Appellate Courts.. Attorney Roberts is admitted to practice in Connecticut, before the Connecticut District Court, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. She is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, CT Trial Lawyers and the National Police Accountability Project.. Practices with an emphasis on civil rights litigation including police misconduct and brutality, employment law as well an personal injury.. email:

Jessica Ayala is a tenacious Connecticut personal injury lawyer at Carter Mario Law Firm. With an eye for detail and a zeal for providing high quality service, she is not afraid to stand up for her clients in the courtroom. With a background in insurance defense, she is familiar with how insurance companies operate. This insight has proven invaluable now that she represents clients on the other side of these cases. Outside of the firm, Jessica is involved in a variety of community services, including serving on the Board of Directors of Milford’s Rape Crisis Center and being involved with Relay for Life. Jessica is a graduate of the Quinnipiac University School of Law and is a member of the American Bar Association, the Connecticut Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the New Haven County Bar Association, and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.

Attorney Clare Hannant has dedicated her career to the practice of personal injury law. She is deeply driven by the pursuit of justice and takes great pride in representing those who have been injured through no fault of their own. She helps her clients navigate through difficult times and ensures they get their lives back on track after an injury.. Before practicing personal injury law, Attorney Hannant served as General Counsel for a healthcare company where she was the sole negotiator with various federal agencies including the FBI, and as a Judicial Clerk to the Complex Litigation Judges in the Stamford Judicial District.. Attorney Hannant received her Bachelor of Arts in History at North Carolina State University before obtaining her JD from Quinnipiac University School of Law. As an undergraduate student, she took several courses at the University of Swansea in Wales, then spent a semester in law school studying at the University of Hawaii’s William S. Richardson School of Law. Attorney Hannant is admitted to practice in the State of Connecticut.

Christopher M. Houlihan is a partner at RisCassi & Davis, P.C., where he tirelessly advocates for individuals injured by negligence. His extensive practice includes cases involving medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, defective products, dog attacks, and other catastrophic injuries. Chris has played a pivotal role in advancing the firm’s product liability and mass tort practice, representing clients with complex trauma such as traumatic brain injuries, quadriplegia, severe burns, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Licensed to practice in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, as well as their Federal District Courts, Chris has successfully tried numerous jury cases, recovering tens of millions of dollars for his clients.. Chris’s dedication to excellence has earned him recognition in The Best Lawyers in America and as a Super Lawyers® Rising Star®. He is actively involved in professional organizations, including the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, where he serves on the Board of Governors. Raised in West Hartford and now residing in Glastonbury with his family, Chris combines his deep legal knowledge with empathy and understanding, ensuring his clients receive the support they need during life’s most challenging moments. His commitment to justice has made a lasting impact on the lives of those he represents.

Rute Mendes Caetano is a partner with the firm and has been practicing with Ventura Law since 2004, where she currently concentrates in Personal Injury.. Attorney Caetano also concentrates part of her practice in representing victims in sexual assault and molestation cases in the criminal courts as well as representing the families of people who have passed due to the negligence of others.. Attorney Caetano has worked closely with the Brazilian Consulate General in Hartford providing counsel and legal advice in various matters. Attorney Caetano has been heavily involved with the Portuguese Cultural Center, Danbury CT, where she served as President of the Board of Trustees. Attorney Mendes is also involved with her alma mater, Western Connecticut State University, where she has participated as an Advisor to the Mock Trial class in the Justice and Law Department and the Mock Trial presentation for the Justice and Law Club and currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Alumni Association and participated in the Entering the Gates Ceremony welcoming new students.. Attorney Caetano has been a seminar presenter for the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and she received the Pro Bono Award from the Danbury Bar Association in 2012. Attorney Mendes is currently on the Board of Directors for the Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut and also has received the honor of being named one of the "Top 40 under 40" by the National Trial Lawyers Association.