Connecticut Lawyers - New Haven

Firm: Nelson|Votto

18 Trumbull Street , New Haven , Connecticut 06511

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Domestic Partnership, Workers Compensation, Family, Family, Family

Stacy Votto graduated from the University of Delaware in 2001 and earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Immediately upon graduating, she left for New York to attend Brooklyn Law School where she was admitted as a Richardson Scholar. In 2004, Stacy passed the bar admittance exams in both New York and Connecticut and began her legal career.  Beginning in 2004, Stacy prosecuted abuse and neglect cases on behalf of the City of New York. Eventually, she decided to move back to her home state of Connecticut where she began work for a prominent New Haven law firm. She spent almost six years there until she decided to open the Law Office of Stacy Errante Votto, LLC in December 2010. At the beginning of 2014 she merged her practice and is now partner at Nelson|Votto, a general practice firm on Trumbull Street in New Haven.. Stacy Votto primarily handles matrimonial and family law matters including, but not limited to, marriage dissolutions, child custody and visitation disputes, civil restraining orders, domestic criminal proceedings, pre and post nuptial agreements, child protective matters, mediation and collaborative divorce. Stacy is admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut, State of New York, the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Her efforts have earned her the distinction of being named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine in 2009 -2014 and the Top 10 Attorney Award, under the age of 40 by the National Academy of Family Law  Attorneys (NAFLA).. Stacy is also very active in the legal community. Stacy served as President of the New Haven Young Lawyers section of the New Haven County Bar Association and has served on various other committees in the New Haven and Connecticut Bar Associations. Stacy now serves on the Board of Directors of both the New Haven County Bar Association and its sister charitable organization, the Foundation of the New Haven County Bar. She was also recently appointed by the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch to serve a three year term on the Standing Committee on Recommendations for Admission to the Bar for New Haven County. She is certified by the State of Connecticut Commission of Child Protection to serve as a Guardian ad Litem and Attorney for Minor Children and serves a Special Master to mediate financial and custody disputes in dissolution actions pending in New Haven Superior Court. Stacy’s devotion and responsiveness to her clients along with her reputation in the legal community have grown her practice and given her the skill and experience needed to provide the highest quality legal services.

Firm: Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, LLC

555 Long Wharf Dr , New Haven , Connecticut 06511

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

Firm: Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, PC

405 Orange Street , New Haven , Connecticut 06511

Practice Areas: Civil , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

Steve Fitzgerald represents individuals in employment and personal injury matters in Connecticut’s state and federal courts.  He also represents railroad workers in courts throughout the country.  Steve has won several multi-million dollar jury verdicts for his clients. His peers have ranked him as a Connecticut Super Lawyer since 2011, as the Super Lawyer Employment Lawyer of the Year for 2012, and he has been named Best Lawyer of the Year for Labor & Employment Litigation in the New Haven area by Best Lawyers in America in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019.. Steve’s employment practice involves the representation of a wide range of workers including physicians, executives, sales staff, academics, financial services and others.  He has handled countless litigations and negotiations involving claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, breach of contract and retaliation.  He has enjoyed significant success on behalf of physicians, scientists and others who have been retaliated against for blowing the whistle on employers engaged in unsafe practices.  A significant portion of his practice is representing railroad workers who have been injured on the job or retaliated against. He has achieved courtroom victories and several favorable settlements on behalf of railroad workers who have been retaliated against and disciplined for speaking out about safety issues in violation of the Federal Rail Safety Act (FRSA). Steve also handles personal injury claims from passengers involved in train accidents.. Steve is an accomplished trial advocate, having served as lead counsel on over 40 jury trials. Before joining Garrison, Levin-Epstein in 2001, he served for over ten years as an Assistant District Attorney at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, where he rose to the rank of Supervising Attorney. Steve has also taught Trial Practice at both Fordham Law School and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.. Steve prides himself on the personal attention he gives to each one of his clients, including those who have been injured.. Steve is admitted to practice in the state courts of Connecticut and New York, as well as in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the United States District Courts for the District of Connecticut, the Southern District of New York, and the Eastern District of New York. He is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), the New Haven County Bar Association, and the New Haven Inn of Court, and has published in the Connecticut Law Tribune. He graduated from Boston College and Fordham University School of Law.. An active participant in his community, Steve chairs the North Haven Open Space Committee for the preservation of public property, sits on the board of the North Haven Trail Committee, and has coached each of his three daughters’ softball teams. He was born and raised in Stamford, CT.

Firm: Levy Leff & DeFrank

129 Church St. Ste 712 , New Haven , Connecticut 06510

Practice Areas: Car Accidents

Firm: Law Offices of Sung-Ho Hwang, LLC

1 Audubon St, Suite 102 , New Haven , Connecticut 06511

Practice Areas: Immigration

We strive to provide the best possible results for all types of legal needs. Our emphasis is on client satisfaction by providing individualized attention that can only be found in a small firm environment

Firm: Red Law Firm, LLC

7 Elm Street , New Haven , Connecticut 06510

Practice Areas: Civil , Workers Compensation, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Firm: Knight & Cerritelli LLC

2 Lincoln St , New Haven , Connecticut 06510

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Tara Knight is the founding member and senior partner of the firm of Knight & Cerritelli L.L.C. located in New Haven, Connecticut. Attorney Knight specializes in criminal defense law and is board-certified in criminal trial advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. She is now using her skills as a negotiator and criminal trial lawyer to represent individuals in personal injury matters.. In 2012 and 2014 the Expanded Governing Board of Yale Law School appointed her Clinical Tutor in Law at the Yale Law School.. She is one of the directors of the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification which is the governing board overseeing the certification of lawyers as Board Certified throughout the nation in criminal law and other areas of specialty. In 2012, she was inducted into the American Board of Criminal Lawyers.. She is rated “AV” by Martindale Hubbell, its highest rating.. Her extensive criminal litigation background includes trial and appellate experience in both state and federal courts. She has tried numerous cases to verdict including defending individuals charged with: Capital Murder; robbery; assault; sexual assault; narcotics; weapons violations; computer and pornography crimes; embezzlement; marijuana; and domestic violence.. Attorney Knight is admitted to practice before the Connecticut State and Federal Courts; the Second Circuit Court of Appeals; and the United States Supreme Court.. She is one the first women ever to be listed in the publication, The Best Lawyers in America, as an outstanding criminal law practitioner in Connecticut. She has been listed in The Best Lawyers In America yearly since 2003.. Attorney Knight has been named a " Connecticut Super Lawyer " yearly since 2006. Additionally, she was designated as one of the Top 25 Women Lawyers in the state since 2007, 2011 and 2012 and one of the Top 50 Lawyers in the state in 2006 by Connecticut Magazine. She was listed in New York Magazine in its 2006 through 2014 editions as one of the best criminal defense lawyers in the New York area. In 2009, Irish America magazine and the Irish Voice Newspaper named her to their "Legal 100" list- a listing of the leading figures in the legal profession across North America.In May 2016, Attorney Knight was awarded the honor of being the only female attorney in Connecticut listed as a "Best Lawyer" for Criminal Defense Practice in the Spring 2016 issue of Best Lawyers Business Edition.. Attorney Knight taught Criminal Procedure at the University of Connecticut Law School during the Fall Semester 2010. Additionally she was an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Law at Quinnipiac University from 1999-2001 and has been a guest lecturer for classes at Yale University Law School, Quinnipiac School of Law, and the University of New Haven and has participated as a panelist and/or lecturer at numerous seminars and conferences sponsored by various bar associations, law schools, television and radio programs, colleges and other organizations.. She is a past-president of the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (2005-2006).. She was appointed by the Judges of the Superior Court in Connecticut to serve as a member of the grievance/ethics panel for the Ansonia/Milford Judicial District (2006-2009, 2009-2012).. In 2007 the Mayor of New Haven, John DeStefano, Jr., selected her to be a member of an independent review board which was formed to examine the policies, procedures and structures of the New Haven Police Department in the wake of a well-publicized corruption scandal.. She has been a guest commentator on The TODAY Show, Court TV, now TruTV, since 1997 and has been invited to comment as an expert on criminal law on MSNBC, CNN and FOX News. Additionally, she has been featured in two A & E Network Productions and on Court TV’s, The System. She and Attorney Hugh F. Keefe are frequent guests on New Haven’s popular morning radio program, "Chaz and AJ in the Morning" (99.1 WPLR).. Her publications include "How Many Fingers Do You See?" (Connecticut Law Tribune, November 2002) and "Criminal Justice Model A Costly Mistake," (Connecticut Law Tribune, January 2012).. Attorney Knight is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association and New Haven County Bar Association. In 2001, she was inducted into the Connecticut Bar Foundation. She is an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. She has been an executive committee member of the Criminal Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association since 1995. She is a member of the NORML (National Organization for the Reformation of Marijuana Laws) legal committee and FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums).. Attorney Knight is a graduate of Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut and Suffolk University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts. She also completed the National Criminal Defense College in Macon, Georgia.. Ms. Knight resides in New Haven with her husband, Hugh Keefe, who is the senior and managing partner of Lynch, Traub, Keefe and Errante PC in New Haven, Connecticut.

Firm: Carmody & Torrance LLP

195 Church Street , New Haven , Connecticut 06509

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Energy & Utilities, Energy & Utilities, Energy & Utilities

Thomas Candrick is a partner at Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey. He represents clients in the areas of corporate and commercial law. In recent years, his practice has involved the structuring, acquisition, financing, growth and sale of business entities and counseling clients on a wide variety of business related legal issues including corporate, governance, joint ventures, national and international product distribution issues and disputes among business owners. Banking clients have retained Tom in connection with documenting, financing and the workout of various types of loans, including senior secured commercial loans, participation in nationally syndicated credit facilities and real estate loans.

Firm: The Law Offices of Thomas J. Piscatelli, LLC

291 Whitney Avenue , New Haven , Connecticut 06511

Practice Areas: Family

Attorney Thomas J. Piscatelli focuses his practice on divorce and family law. He represents a diverse range of clients from doctors, lawyers, professors, and business owners to police officers, firemen, trades people, teachers, and stay-at-home mothers and fathers. He aggressively approaches legal issues with knowledge and dedication, both inside and outside of the courtroom.. Attorney Piscatelli works one-on-one with his clients to understand the unique needs of each case, and develops an effective and specific legal strategy tailored to every single situation. He displays a tireless work ethic in fighting for the best outcome for his clients, and takes special pride in a speedy response time. Attorney Piscatelli never backs down from a challenge. Although he achieves success negotiating on behalf of his clients, Attorney Piscatelli also believes that being prepared for trial, and willing to go to trial, is the best way to achieve a successful outcome in divorce and family law cases.. Attorney Piscatelli travels throughout Connecticut courthouses for his family law practice, and has litigated and tried divorce and custody cases at superior courthouses throughout the State. He handles everything from amicable and simple divorces resolved within a few months, to complex cases and lengthy trials complete with business valuations, child psychiatrists, and expert witnesses. Attorney Piscatelli is also a certified Guardian ad Litem in which he protects the rights and interests of minor children involved in various legal matters throughout Connecticut. Attorney Piscatelli has an extensive background in criminal, probate, and civil cases, and carries that knowledge to the complex, and all-encompassing realm of divorce and family law.. Originally from suburban Boston, Attorney Piscatelli obtained his undergraduate degree from Stonehill College where he graduated cum laude, and was a member of the baseball team. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from Quinnipiac University School of Law. While in law school, Attorney Piscatelli was a Distinguished Academic Scholar, recipient of the Sappern Fellowship, and worked as a Judge’s clerk in both the New Haven and Fairfield Superior Courts. Currently, Attorney Piscatelli resides in the Connecticut shoreline with his Wife and daughter.

Firm: Carmody & Torrance LLP

195 Church Street , New Haven , Connecticut 06509

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Civil , Debtor/Creditor Rights, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Firm: Verna Lilburn, Attorney at Law

59 Elm St Ste 140 , New Haven , Connecticut 06510

Practice Areas: Child Support

"Attorney Lilburn's range and depth of expertise as a Litigator and Family Lawyer, combined with her compassionate, personalized approach, empowered me to be strong, factual, and reassured.". I became an attorney in 1991 as the next step in my lifelong dedication to advocating for others. During the years preceding my legal career, I learned to appreciate individual differences and to understand that behavior must be viewed within the context of one's circumstances. I also learned that people are capable of learning, growing and dealing with a complex court system if they have strong representation.. Before I practiced law, I was a reading consultant in middle and high school for ten years in affluent suburbs of New York City. Before I was a reading consultant, I taught fourth grade school children who were economically challenged. I entered law school after earning a masters degree in Psychology of School Subjects from the Teacher's College, Columbia and a Sixth Year Certificate in Public School Administration from FairfieldUniversity. After I became an attorney I taught Legal Studies at the University of New Haven for 11 years. I am now on the Advisory Board for that program. My experience as a teacher at all levels has enabled me to appreciate the value of an excellent education and to work toward improving the education of others.. My paralegal, who has been with me since 2003, and I strive to create an environment where clients are informed and part of the decision-making process as they go through the changes produced by divorces, legal separation, or modifications in custody. We welcome questions and make every attempt to offer realistic options to clients. We choose not to be a "one size fits all" firm. We genuinely tailor our services to the individual and are acquainted with other professionals who may also be of service to our clients. We have a strong interest in financial matters and appreciate the importance of finances to a healthy family environment.. My experiences as a mother, wife and member of a close-knit family have helped me to work toward achieving collaboration with others. I strive to resolve cases without litigation, if possible, and have been successful in reaching settlements. If we choose to litigate, we do so thoughtfully and thoroughly. Preparation is essential and important.. We understand the role of family in achieving personal happiness. We also understand the pain experienced by those whose family structure has been altered. I have chosen Family Law as a calling as a result of my personal belief that families can survive despite disruption and challenges and that they can share strong bonds even without marriage.. My personal interests and hobbies are varied. I enjoy socializing, traveling, hiking, swimming, exercising, reading, concerts, and movies.

Firm: William H. Cashman & Associates

817 Grand Ave , New Haven , Connecticut 06511

Practice Areas: Family

Attorney Cashman has 43 years experience as a lawyer in Connecticut.  He does pro bona work and was named as a special master in family an on the regional family custody docket.  His mediating skills allowed him to settle 92% of the cases involving finances and 70% of the child custody cases.  If a case cannot be settled Attorney Cashman has vast trial experience having tried over 1000 cases.  He has a wonderful working relationship with his colleagues and the judges which enhance his ability to obtain excellent results.  He looks forward to representing you and obtaining those results in your case.

350 Orange Street , New Haven , Connecticut 06511

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Sandman Law Group LLC

123 York St Ste 2 B , New Haven , Connecticut 06511

Practice Areas: Real Estate