Connecticut Lawyers Amanda DeMatteis to Andrew Magwood

Firm: Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C.

405 Orange St , New Haven , Connecticut 06511

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Amanda DeMatteis represents individuals in all aspects of civil rights litigation. Her practice is primarily devoted to employees in both state and federal courts covering a wide variety of employment issues, including wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, defamation, retaliation, and hostile work environment. She successfully tried multiple cases to verdict in employment matters across Connecticut.. In addition to her employment litigation practice, Amanda negotiates numerous cases and works with clients in employment contracts, severance negotiations, non-competition clauses and non-solicitation clauses.. Amanda also represents injured employees in workers’ compensation matters across Connecticut. She successfully helps injured workers get necessary medical treatment, weekly monetary benefits and payment for permanent injuries.. Amanda and Partner Steve Fitzgerald manage the firm’s personal injury practice, representing injured individuals in all aspects of litigation. From motor vehicle accidents and slip and falls, to dog bites and motorcycle accidents, Amanda frequently helps clients recover money for damages caused by others.. Thanks to her hard work in and out of the courtroom, Amanda has been recognized by SuperLawyers as one of its Connecticut Rising Stars in 2015, 2016 and 2017. This distinction is given to only 2.5% of Connecticut attorneys under the age of 40.. Outside of the courtroom, Amanda proudly serves as the President of the Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association (CELA), an organization devoted to attorneys who represent employees. She is an invited member of the American Inns of Court, through the Oliver Ellsworth Inn of Court in Hartford, Connecticut. Amanda is also an active member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA), the American Bar Association (ABA) and the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA). Amanda was recently made a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF).. A native of Hamden, Connecticut, Amanda earned her law degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law, where she was the recipient of a Service to the Law School Award, was the Founder and President of the Labor and Employment Law Society, served as a Senator for the Student Bar Association, and was a member of the Mock Trial Society, also serving on its Executive Board. Amanda received her B.S. from Sacred Heart University, where she majored in Political Science and was inducted into multiple honor societies. She served during college as a congressional intern for Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT).

Firm: Balbus Law Firm

108 Mill Plain Rd Ste 200 , Danbury , Connecticut 06811

Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Firm: Krevolin, Roth & Connors, LLC

433 South Main Street , West Hartford , Connecticut 06110

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

Firm: RisCassi & Davis, P.C.

131 Oak St , Hartford , Connecticut 06106

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

For the past 30 years Andy has been representing people who have suffered life-changing events through no fault of their own. He has represented clients injured as a result of aviation accidents, catastrophic automobile and truck collisions, medical malpractice, defective products, including prescription and over the counter medications, premises liability and police misconduct.. In order to consistently achieve the best results for his clients, Andy brings his ethic of hard work and sense of fairness to his representation. He strongly believes in the firm's credo that "the best interests of the client always comes first." It is this belief and sense of doing what is right that has led him to offer services to clients that go far beyond his office practice, including pro bono representation of victims of the 911 terrorist attacks, service on the Board of the Connecticut Traumatic Brain Injury Association and countless hours spent advocating for injured citizens before the state General Assembly.. Andy is proud to have been a trial lawyer for the past 30 years and has tried numerous cases in State and Federal courts in all areas of the State of Connecticut. He has served on the Board of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association for many years and was its president from 1998 to 1999. During his tenure with the Trial Lawyers Association, Andy has lectured at many seminars and has been involved in the association's efforts at community outreach and supported such initiatives as its Bicycle Helmet give away program to inner city children and its continuing education programs known as the People's Law School. Andy has also been an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Connecticut School of Law since 1988, teaching a course on trial advocacy to second- and third-year students.. Over the years, Andy has used his experience as a trial lawyer to achieve many favorable verdicts and settlements for his clients. Some of his more noteworthy and satisfying cases include obtaining settlements and verdicts that assured financial security for a father of two who was rendered a quadriplegic when struck by a teenage driver during a high speed police chase through city streets, obtaining compensation sufficient to meet the future needs of babies born with massive brain damage as the result of medical errors, securing sufficient funds to care for the needs of a young woman who suffered such devastating injuries in an automobile collision that she would never again be able to care for herself, helping many women injured by defective products like the Dalkon Shield intrauterine device and defective drugs such as DES. What keeps Andy going is knowing that he is helping those who are most in need level the playing field when dealing with large corporations or insurance companies.. In addition to his work with the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, Andy has been selected for membership in The American Board of Trial Advocates, which is limited to top trial lawyers in the country who are vigorously engaged in civil litigation. He is certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and has been listed as one of New England and Connecticut’s Super Lawyers since 2009, earning the designation as one of Connecticut’s Top 50 attorneys in 2011, 2012 & 2013. He is also a sustaining member of the American Association For Justice, a member and frequent lecturer for the Hartford County Bar Association. Andy was appointed to the Department of Motor Vehicle's Commissioner's Advisory Committee on Teen Safe Driving. Andy was elected a 2013 Fellow of the Connecticut Bar Foundation James W. Cooper Fellows Program.. Andy received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and his law degree, with honors, from the University of Connecticut School of Law.. All Results

Firm: Golden Law LLC

321 Main St , Farmington , Connecticut 06032

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Employment law specialist Andrew Golden exclusively represents employees in employment-related legal disputes and negotiations, ranging from litigating wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment cases to negotiating employment contracts, severance arrangements and other executive agreements. After exclusively advising and representing companies in employment matters for more than twenty years, Andrew opened his own firm, Golden Law LLC, in 2018 in order to use his expertise and experience to represent, advise and help individuals. Due to his unique "insider" experience gained as a longtime corporate defense counsel, Andrew knows how companies evaluate litigation risks, manage and staff legal actions, and approach negotiations, settlements and trials. Moreover, as a prior mental health counselor with formal training and experience in counseling psychology, Andrew demonstrates unique empathy and compassion when advising clients facing sensitive employment and life challenges.

Firm: Claggett, Sykes & Garza, LLC

76 Batterson Park Road , Farmington , Connecticut 06032

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

Andrew Garza is a co-founder and trial attorney at Claggett, Sykes & Garza, LLC, in Connecticut. He grew up in public housing, bartended his way through college and law school, and opened his own law firm in 2013. He has tried cases to seven-, eight-, and nine-figure jury verdicts as lead counsel. In 2022, he obtained a $100 million verdict on behalf of a paralyzed man and his wife, which was the largest verdict in Connecticut history. Garza speaks nationally to plaintiff's trial lawyers, provides trial skills training, and enjoys consulting and co-trying high-exposure cases where he specializes in conducting focus groups and implementing Big Data studies.. Garza has been recognized as Lawyer of the Year (New England Legal Awards, 2023); Trial Lawyer of the Year (KTI, 2022); Top 40 Under 40 (Hartford Business Journal, 2023); Super Lawyers (2016 - Present); Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2024 - Present); and is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. As a business owner, he has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 and Law Firm 500 lists. Garza is also a proud UConn Husky. Outside of work, he enjoys coaching his kids' baseball teams, playing mediocre golf, and working on carpentry projects in his workshop. Andrew is licensed to practice in Connecticut and Massachusetts and lives in Farmington, Connecticut, with his college sweetheart, Jenny, and his three young children.

Firm: Buzzi Parkin LLC

69 North St Ste 202 , Danbury , Connecticut 06810

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Carter Mario Law Firm

532 Wolcott Street , Waterbury , Connecticut 06705

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Andy Bottinick joined the team at Carter Mario Law Firm in 1993. A skilled and results-driven advocate, he plays a vital role in helping clients get back on their feet after a serious accident. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Bottinick served in the U.S. Navy Reserves for more than a decade, earning the rank of lieutenant. Driven by a desire to help people in need, he earned his Juris Doctorate from Quinnipiac University School of Law.Mr. Bottinick is involved with a number of professional associations and organizations, including the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. He is licensed to practice in Connecticut and the U.S. District Court. He was awarded the Foley Award for his commitment to community service. To speak with Mr. Bottinick about your case, please call Carter Mario Law Firm.

Firm: Balzano & Tropiano, P.C.

321 Whitney Avenue , New Haven , Connecticut 06511

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Attorney Boivin focuses his practice on the representation of clients in personal injury actions, including motor vehicle accidents and premises liability. He has extensive experience in all phases of litigation, from inception of a claim to resolution through settlement, mediation, arbitration and trial.. Attorney Boivin has represented clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of legal claims over his career, including personal injury, product liability, Dram Shop Act violations, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, medical malpractice and wrongful death, as well as in workers’ compensation claims. He leverages his experience, including in insurance defense and as a Partner at an Am Law 200 firm, to maximize the benefit and value for the firm’s clients in the relentless pursuit of favorable outcomes. He believes in preparing every case for trial, knowing that one who fails to prepare is preparing to fail.. Andrew completed his undergraduate degree at Quinnipiac University, where he studied Criminal Justice and Health Science. While at Quinnipiac he interned for the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts in Springfield, Massachusetts. Upon graduation, Andrew attended Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, on a Trustee Academic Scholarship. During his time at Suffolk he earned membership to the Moot Court Honor Board and served as an Associate Managing Editor of the Suffolk Journal of Trial & Appellate Advocacy. After graduation, Andrew served as a Legal Research Law Clerk to the Judges of the Superior Court for the State of Connecticut Superior Court Judicial Branch. He thereafter worked at a well-respected Connecticut firm before accepting a position with a respected national law firm.. In 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, Attorney Boivin was selected as a “Rising Star” in New England and Connecticut, as published by New England Super Lawyers Magazine and Connecticut Magazine, respectively. He has successfully briefed and argued on appeal before the Connecticut State Supreme Court.

Firm: Law Office of Andrea L. Truppa

880 Route 171 , Woodstock , Connecticut 06281

Practice Areas: Wills & Living Wills

I have been an attorney for 25 years representing clients in matters concerning Probate, Auto Accidents, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, and Landlord Evictions.  Most of my clients hail from Windham County, but I represent clients from all over Connecticut.. In 2020, I moved my office from Danielson to Woodstock.

112 Main St , Putnam , Connecticut 06260

Practice Areas: Family

225 Asylum Street , Hartford , Connecticut 06103

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Braunstein & Todisco, PC

One Eliot Place , Fairfield , Connecticut 06824

Practice Areas: Elder , Probate , Real Estate , Trusts, Elder Law

Firm: Miller & Morilla LLC

3115 Main St , Stratford , Connecticut 06614

Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum, Family, Uncontested Divorce

Firm: Kaufmann & Shaikh LLP

27 Naek Rd. , Vernon , Connecticut 06066

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith

235 Main Street , Danbury , Connecticut 06810

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Probate , Real Estate , Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate

Attorney Americo S. Ventura founded the law firm of Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith in 1957. He was recently honored by the Connecticut Bar Association for 50 years of service in the legal field. He was also honored by the Portuguese Bar Association of CT for his 50 Years of Service to the Community, where he was presented with a Proclamation by Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal. Attorney Ventura was one of the founding members of the Portuguese Bar Association of CT and currently holds the position of President.. Attorney Ventura was born in Danbury, CT to Portuguese immigrants coming from the Northeastern part of Portugal. He was a member of both the Sons of Portugal and Portuguese American Clubs and is a member of the successor of both clubs, the Portuguese Cultural Center, in Danbury and is responsible for the library at the Center. He is a founding member of the Sons of Portugal Scholarship Fund and is also one of the five original founders of the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church (1981).

Firm: Ambrogio Pletter & Associates LLC

2019 Main St , Stratford , Connecticut 06615

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Real Estate,

Firm: Ambrogio Pletter & Associates

2019 Main St , Stratford , Connecticut 06615

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Personal Injury,

Firm: Silver Golub and Teitell LLP

184 Atlantic Street   PO Box 389   , Stamford , Connecticut 06904

Practice Areas: Civil ,Civil Rights,Corporate ,Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury,Products Liability

Firm: Magwood Law Firm PLLC (Mailing address only)

306 Laurel Hill Road , Norwich , Connecticut 06360

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

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.