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Emanuele R. Cicchiello is a partner in the firm of Cicchiello & Cicchiello, LLP. He attended the University of Richmond for his undergraduate education where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and graduated with honors in 2001. Attorney Cicchiello joined Cicchiello & Cicchiello in 2005. Since joining the firm he has aggressively and successfully litigated, mediated and arbitrated a variety of cases which has earned him recognition by his peers selected by Super Lawyers for 6 years straight, recognized as a top 40 under 40 in the state, and selected by New Leaders in the law. He also received the 12th highest verdict in the State last year.

Lincoln Woodard represents plaintiffs in all types of personal injury matters, medical and legal malpractice cases, and private long term disability appeals in both state and federal court. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 2007. From 2009 to the present, he has been selected by his peers in the Connecticut Magazine Super Lawyers publication, www.superlawyers.com. The selection process for Super Lawyers can be found at www.superlawyers.com/connecticut/selection_details.html.  He was also listed as one of Hartford’s top plaintiffs’ personal injury lawyers in Hartford Magazine in 2010. He has spoken at seminars for Connecticut attorneys on topics including trial tactics, municipal liability, and medical liens.  In 2012 and 2014, he was co-chair of the “Ugliest Seminar of the Year” sponsored by the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and the Civil Justice Foundation and spoke on the complex issues surrounding liens in personal injury matters.. Mr. Woodard was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1992 and the New York Bar in 1993. He is also admitted to practice in the Federal District Court of Connecticut and the United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals. From 1993 to 1997, Mr. Woodard gained invaluable trial experience as a prosecutor in New York, spending the last two years prosecuting cases in the domestic violence and sex crimes division. He returned to Connecticut with his family in 1997 and has practiced exclusively in civil litigation since that time. In addition to his trial experience, he has also argued cases before the Supreme and Appellate Courts in Connecticut as well as the United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals.. Mr. Woodard is an active member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.  He currently serves as Secretary for the organization. He is co-chairman of the Public Relations Committee, and a member of the Executive Committee,  Board of Governors, and Continuing Legal Education Committees.  He is also a member of the Hartford County Bar Association, the New London County Bar Association, the Connecticut Bar Association and the American Association of Justice.. Mr. Woodard received his law degree in 1992 from Western New England School of Law where he graduated with honors and served on the editorial board of the school’s Law Review. He received a bachelor’s degree in business and economics in 1987 from Syracuse University.

As a licensed physician and attorney, Robert Messey, MD, JD has invaluable experience in both law and medicine. As a surgeon, Dr. Bob performed general surgical procedures with a special interest in trauma, plastic, and reconstructive surgery for over a decade. Graduating first in his class at Quinnipiac University School of Law, he now represents patients harmed by car accidents, slip and falls, and medical malpractice. Dr. Bob applies his unique knowledge of law and medicine while representing clients in complex personal injury cases. He also has extensive expertise in evaluating and preparing all types of injury cases and medical malpractice actions, with special knowledge of general and orthopedic surgery, obstetrics and birth injury, and emergency room treatment.. Dr. Bob is highly regarded and frequently called upon by attorneys throughout the state for his ability to carefully analyze complicated medical-legal situations and explain how patient harm has occurred. He is an Adjunct Professor at Quinnipiac School of Law where he teaches courses in Law & Medicine and was also asked to create and teach a course in Anatomy for Attorneys, which he was taught for the past few years. He has also lectured extensively to physicians, other. health-care providers, and attorneys on issues such as medical-legal topics, injury and anatomy matters, and medical malpractice.Dr. Bob is admitted to practice law in Connecticut, New York, the U.S. Military Court of Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a licensed medical doctor in Connecticut and is a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners, a Fellow of the American College of Legal Medicine, and a member of the American Medical Association. In addition, he is an active member of the Connecticut and New York Bar Associations, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice.

Attorney Matthew Forlizzi has devoted his professional career to personal injury litigation, fighting to protect the rights of people who have been injured by no fault of their own. A zealous advocate, Attorney Forlizzi does not back down from insurance companies and ensures that his clients receive fair and just compensation for their injuries.. A Massachusetts native, Attorney Forlizzi began his legal career as an associate attorney in his father’s personal injury firm, where he represented clients injured in automobile, slip and fall, and motorcycle accidents, as well as handling wrongful death and premises liability claims. He was also appointed to the Essex County Bar Advocate Program where he represented clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors who could not afford counsel.. Prior to joining Carter Mario Law Firm, Attorney Forlizzi was a trial attorney at a mid-size personal injury firm in New Jersey, where he tried numerous cases to verdict and skillfully negotiated out-of-court settlements for his clients. He is licensed to practice in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.. In his free time, Attorney Forlizzi enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. He is a former collegiate basketball player and an avid runner who has completed several marathons.. Bar Admissions. Connecticut. New York. Massachusetts. New Jersey. Education. New England Law-Boston, J.D.. Colby College, B.A. Government

As a United States Army Veteran, Attorney Anthony Pignatiello feels a strong passion for helping those who can’t help themselves. Specializing in personal injury law allows him to provide a sense of justice to those wronged through no fault of their own.. His experience expands across the areas of personal injury, civil and business litigation, family law, housing law, criminal defense, and veteran’s appellate law. He has also done pro bono work in the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut. Attorney Pignatiello earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut before attending the Massachusetts School of Law, where he earned his JD with a concentration in criminal law and civil litigation.. During law school, Attorney Pignatiello interned at the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer College, the Connecticut State’s Attorney’s Office, and the Office of the Attorney General. He is currently admitted to practice in all Connecticut Superior Courts, the United States District Court, District of Connecticut, and the United States Supreme Court.. In his spare time, he enjoys riding his motorcycle, going to biker events, and spending time with family, including his two dogs and two cats.. BAR ADMISSIONSConnecticutUnited States District Court, District of ConnecticutUnited States Supreme Court. EDUCATIONMassachusetts School of Law at Andover – JDUniversity of Connecticut – BS. AWARDS, ASSOCIATIONS, & MEMBERSHIPSThe National Trial Lawyers, Top 100Trial Lawyers CollegeNational Institute for Trial AdvocacyConnecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationConnecticut Bar AssociationGreater New Britain Bar AssociationAssociation of Entrepreneurial AttorneysVeterans Affairs (VA) AccreditationNative American Law Students Association

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Ron Etemi is a trial lawyer. He has litigated hundreds of cases in his career and has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients.. In his career, he has achieved top settlements in Connecticut in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, has been selected a Super Lawyers Rising Star™ every year since 2014, and has been included in the Best Lawyers | Ones to Watch ™ 2021. He also received the Top Verdict Award in 2019 for Top 50 and Top 100 motor vehicle settlement in the United States.. Above all, Ron takes pride in developing case strategy, creative approaches to discovery and depositions, and trial techniques. He’s always looking for the edge to help his client obtain maximum justice. To this end, he has attended notable coursework and seminars, including Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College and the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.. Ron is admitted to practice at the United States District Court, District of Connecticut, as well as all of the state courts in Connecticut. He serves all of Connecticut, including Waterbury, Watertown, New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport, and Torrington.

I have written over 10 books on accident and injury law and my articles on mediation, negotiation, and settling cases with insurance companies have been published by the Connecticut Law Tribune and the New York State Trial Lawyers magazine, Bill of Particulars. I have written and produced hundreds of articles and videos on a variety of subjects involving accident and injury law.. One book which I co-authored with a former insurance adjuster called, Adjuster Secrets: Attorney and Adjuster Tips and Techniques The Guarantee Larger Settlements, was sold to personal injury lawyers across the country for as much as $799 a book.. I also teach attorneys across the country on how to get more money for their clients' personal injury cases.  Find out why accident and injury lawyers have paid tens of thousands of dollars to learn this information by contacting me today.. I have made it a priority to expand my understanding and command of negotiation and alternative dispute resolution by receiving training from the following institutions and organizations: Teaching Mediation at the Harvard Law School; Advanced Dispute Resolution Training at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, Toronto, Canada; Advanced Negotiation Training at the Harvard Law School; Advanced Mediation Training at the Quinnipiac University School of Law; Facilitative Mediation Training at the Center for Mediation in Law; Advanced Mediation Training at the Harvard Law School; and Negotiation Training through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Michigan.. I have been named a Connecticut Super Lawyer and a New England Super Lawyer. I have an AV Rating, its highest rating, from Martindale Hubbell and am listed in its Bar Registry of Preeminent Attorneys. I have received many other awards and national recognition that are listed on my profile under awards.. I have  collected millions of dollars for  my clients in cases including motor vehicle accidents, defective products, wrongful death, dog bite incidents, general accident cases, slip and fall incidents, breach of contract claims, unfair trade practice cases, construction litigation, will contests, and general litigation matters.. I am the author of the books “How to Find a Great Lawyer”, “How to Explode Your Practice”, “Understanding and Improving the Value of Your Personal Injury Case”,  " The Crash Course on Personal Injury Claims in Connecticut", "The Crash Course on Child Injury Claims", "The Crash Course on Motorcycle Accident Cases"," The Crash Course on Dog Bite Injury Claims",  "The Crash Course of Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest Claims", “What You Need to Know About Connecticut DUI.” I have co-authored the book "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" which went to number one on 's insurance category on the book's launch date and "Ready, Aim, Influence" which is an international best seller.. I am a member of the National Academy of Best Selling Authors and am a listed as an expert on America's Premier Experts.. I am  a graduate of the University of Connecticut (Business Administration) and Fordham University School of Law.

Lawrence C. Sgrignari has been engaged in civil litigation and municipal law for over 35 years. He has successfully tried, arbitrated and mediated numerous jury and court cases, involving serious personal injury, business and commercial disputes and contested probate matters, including will challenges and appeals to the superior court. Mr. Sgrignari has represented individuals in administrative agency hearings before the Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Compensation Review Board and many state licensing agencies. He has appeared and argued before the State Appellate and Supreme Courts.. In addition to his civil trial practice, Mr. Sgrignari has extensive municipal experience, having served as Assistant Town Attorney for the Town of East Haven from 1985 to 1987 and as Town Attorney from 1987 through 1991 and again from 1997 through 2007. In connection with his municipal law practice, Mr. Sgrignari has represented East Haven and other municipalities in administrative proceedings, including matters before the State Board of Labor Relations, the Board of Mediation and Arbitration, the Freedom of Information Commission and other state agencies. He has negotiated and arbitrated collective bargaining agreements and grievances and has handled disciplinary hearings before local agencies and state mediators and arbitrators. Mr. Sgrignari has successfully litigated and resolved many high profile disputes on behalf of his municipal clients; most recently, he was instrumental in negotiating a settlement agreement between the Town of East Haven and the United States Department of Justice relating to effective and constitutional policing.. Mr. Sgrignari received his undergraduate degree from the University of New Haven, magna cum laude, in 1981 and his law degree, cum laude, from Temple University School of Law in 1984. After graduating law school, Mr. Sgrignari served as a judicial clerk for the State of Connecticut Superior Court, conducting legal research on a variety of matters. After concluding the judicial clerkship in 1985, Mr. Sgrignari began employment with the firm of Gesmonde, Pietrosimone and Sgrignari, L.L.C. where he currently serves as the managing member. In addition to his private and municipal law practice, Mr. Sgrignari also served as a member of the State of Connecticut Judicial Selection Commission from 2003 through 2006, a Hearing Officer for the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles from 2008 through 2011, and as a Special Master for Tax Appeals at the New Haven Superior Court.. Mr. Sgrignari is listed as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers and recognized as a Connecticut Super Lawyer. He was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1984, and to the U. S. District Court, District of Connecticut in 1985. He is a member of the New Haven County Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association, American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, a Fellow of the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation and a member of the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.. Membership:Top 100 Trial Lawyer (The National Trial Lawyers)Connecticut Bar AssociationNew Haven County Bar AssociationAmerican Bar AssociationConnecticut Trial Lawyer's AssociationAmerican Association for JusticeFellow of “The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation”. Miscellaneous Information:Law Clerk, Judicial Department, State of Connecticut Superior Court, 1984-1985Assistant Town Attorney, Town of East Haven, 1985-1987Town Attorney, Town of East Haven, 1987-1991; 1997-2007

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 focuses exclusively on 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.

Before starting work at the Law Offices of George H. Romania in January 2016, I worked as a staff attorney for a major insurance company, defending hundreds of personal injury actions from inception through to trial.  I originally started working for the insurance company as a law clerk while still in law school.  In addition to learning valuable research, writing, litigation and trial skills, I learned a great deal about how insurance companies and their claim adjusters investigate, defend, value and negotiate personal injury claims.  My experience working as a defense attorney has resulted in an ability to better prepare clients for depositions and other court proceedings, since I can anticipate the other side’s approach to each particular case.  In January 2019, I became a partner at Romania & Kenworthy, LLC.. I received my Juris Doctorate degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law, graduating magna cum laude, in May, 2009.  While in law school, I served as the Articles and Opinions Editor of the Probate Law Journal, the fundraising chair for Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society and participated on the school’s mock trial and dispute resolution competition teams.  I also interned in the United States District Court in Bridgeport, gaining valuable research and writing experience from working alongside a federal judge and the federal law clerks.  I received a number of academic awards while in school, including academic achievement awards in Property, Land Use and Planning, Investigative Criminal Procedure, Medical Malpractice and Patents Litigation, and at graduation, including Superior Classroom Performance, Service to the Law School and CATIC Foundation awards.. After graduating from Fairfield University with a degree in biology, I attended Sacred Heart University to complete the secondary education teacher certification program.  I began teaching middle school science to seventh and eighth grade students at a charter school operated by a non-profit organization in Stamford, CT.  I also spent a year teaching at a public middle school in Bridgeport before deciding to pursue a career in the law.. When not working on behalf of my clients, I enjoy playing and watching soccer and golf, watching live music, playing chess and spending time with my family and friends.

David S. Migliore. Phone:. Email:. David S. Migliore is the Owner and Managing Attorney of the firm. He has devoted the majority of his practice to civil litigation. His practice areas include: Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation, Real Estate Transactions, and Contract disputes.. For over a decade, Attorney Migliore has worked as a defense attorney for a number of large insurance carriers. During that time, he litigated hundreds of auto accident cases, as well as dozens of slip-and-fall and dog bite cases.. In addition, he successfully tried over 25 cases to a jury in Connecticut State Superior courts. As a result of his active trial work, he has trial experience in every Superior Court in the State of Connecticut.  He has also argued the case of Rhode v. Milla to the Connecticut Supreme Court.. After having a successful career working on behalf of several large insurance companies and their insureds, Attorney Migliore has decided to redirect his efforts and help those who have been injured as a result of another person’s negligence or carelessness. It is with that focus of helping others in mind that Attorney Migliore created the firm.. Education:. B.A., Wesleyan University, ., Quinnipiac University School of Law, 2004. Admissions:. Connecticut, 2006

I help people solve problems that matter to them, and make a difference every day.. Along with being an advocate for my client, I am in a unique position to be a counselor as well and provide direction and advice for the future.. I am married to Rachelle, and we have two great kids, and four wonderful grandchildren. We like to get outdoors and enjoy snowboarding, hiking and archery. We no longer have any pets, but have had several cats and one dog.

Michael Colonese leads the Plaintiffs Practice Group at Brown Jacobson. Mike is among a select group of Connecticut attorneys who have attained Board Certification by the National Board Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Advocate. He is also board certified as a Workers’ Compensation Specialist (fewer than 2% of Connecticut attorneys hold even one of those two designations).. His practice is devoted exclusively to representing plaintiffs and claimants in personal injury, employment, workers’ compensation, and complex litigation matters.. Mike is a lifelong Connecticut resident. He grew up in Shelton and graduated Magna Cum Laude, with a degree in Economics from UConn in 1982, and received his Law Degree with Honors from UConn in 1985. After beginning his law career with the Hartford firm of Day, Berry & Howard (now Day Pitney), Mike joined Brown Jacobson in 1987. He has been the firm’s president since 2000.. Mike is passionate about providing strong advocacy on behalf of the little guy against the big and powerful interests and believes that the best way to assure a fair settlement is by thoroughly preparing every case as if it will be going to trial.